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Whittington & Streethay

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About

Whittington & Streathay is a largely residential ward on the eastern edge of Lichfield, characterised by modern housing estates and suburban development. The area is defined by its proximity to the A38 road, which forms a significant boundary and provides a major transport link. Residential streets are complemented by local amenities including primary schools, community centres, and retail parks serving daily needs.

The ward encompasses the separate village of Whittington, which retains a historic core centred around St Giles' Church. A notable feature is the Whittington Barracks, a large military installation with a long history, contributing to the area's distinct character. Open spaces include playing fields and the rural fringe bordering the Trent Valley, offering a contrast to the built-up areas.

Area overview

On average Whittington & Streethay has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 40 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 7.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Whittington & Streethay is £69,220 per year. There are 6 schools in Whittington & Streethay: 5 primary (2 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Whittington & Streethay is home to around 7,145 people, with a population density of about 161.4 per km2.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
40
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
7.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Whittington & Streethay Population
7,145
Population density
161.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
20.43(-47%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.98(-30%)
Vehicle crime
5.32(-19%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.06(-43%)
Burglary
2.8(-31%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,478
90.65%
Other White
155
2.17%
Indian
101
1.41%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
60
0.84%
Irish
53
0.74%
Total population: 7,146

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
2,511
43.14%
Level 3 (A level)
1,060
18.21%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
818
14.05%
No qualifications
656
11.27%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
440
7.56%
Total 16+ residents: 5,820

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,174
40.05%
Owns outright
1,012
34.53%
Private landlord or letting agency
260
8.87%
Other social rented
244
8.32%
Other forms of private rent
135
4.61%
Total households: 2,931

Property prices in Whittington & Streethay

Based on 117 recent sales, the median property price is £390,000 in Whittington & Streethay area, with individual transactions ranging from £108,000 up to £1,290,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Whittington & Streethay in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Whittington & Streethay over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached65£490,000
Flats4£152,500
Semi-Detached30£315,000
Terraced18£317,000

10 years median price trend in Whittington & Streethay

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Whittington & Streethay.

All postcodes in Whittington & Streethay

B798UL

Hodgetts View

B783AN

Lichfield Road

B790AA

Ashby Road

B799BP

The Beck

WS149JL

Fisherwick Road

B790FR

Meadow Lane

B799BE

Elford Road

B799DF

Brickhouse Lane

WS138LL

Buddleia Avenue

WS138LN

Burton Road

WS138LT

Burton Road

WS138LU

Burton Road

B790GF

Mill Grove

WS138QW

Hurst Cottage

WS138YQ

Chestnut Road

WS149JE

Tamworth Road

WS149LQ

Vicarage Lane

WS149NH

Back Lane

B799DN

Main Road

B799AB

Elizabeth Grove

WS149JP

Cappers Lane

WS149NJ

Pass Avenue

B798NR

Coton Lane

WS138UY

Eider Avenue

WS149JJ

Fisherwick Road

WS149JH

Marsh Lane

WS138NX

Daffodil Drive

WS138WD

Austin Avenue

WS138XH

Redwing Close

B790GE

Townshend Lane

B799DD

The Gardens

WS149JN

Fisherwick Road

WS149LR

Langton Crescent

B790FY

Blackthorn Circus

WS138GF

Hamstall Close

WS149NA

Spring Lane

B783BG

Two Trees Close

WS138PU

Broad Lane

WS138UW

Fleming Drive

WS149JD

Tamworth Road

WS149NE

Dyott Avenue

B783DU

Woodlands Close

B799DW

Main Road

WS138QB

Park Lane

WS138XG

Ginetta Grove

B790FQ

Whittington & Streethay

B799DL

Brickhouse Lane

B783DA

Hints Lane

B799BX

The Shrubbery

WS138WH

Harrison Street

WS138PT

Fisherwick Road

WS138WE

Falcon Grove

WS138YH

Chestnut Road

WS149LD

Darnford Lane

WS149NB

Middleton Road

B799EB

Tame View

WS138WQ

Burton Road

WS149TB

Common Lane

WS138GD

Thompson Way

WS138SZ

Hedgerow Road

WS149LA

Lichfield Road

WS149TQ

Chester Road

B790GB

Grosvernor Drive

B799DX

Syerscote Lane

WS138WB

Healey Drive

WS138WL

Osprey Street

WS149LS

The Green

WS149TD

Stafford Crescent

B799AA

Comberford Road

WS138FY

Berwick Avenue

WS138GG

Colton Avenue

WS138PR

Fisherwick Road

WS149JX

Church Street

WS149LE

Church Street

B798UN

Lycett Lane

B798UP

Memorial Drive

B799BZ

Old Hall Drive

WS138EH

Netherstowe Lane

WS138LS

Ash Tree Lane

WS149LP

Blacksmith Lane

B798UG

Elson Vale

B799DR

Peggs Lane

B783AZ

Packington Lane

WS138LE

Meadow Croft

WS138QL

Brookhay Lane

B799BJ

Fisherwick Road

WS138GE

Bond Street

WS138RP

Lime Way

WS149GZ

The Beeches

WS149TA

Common Lane

B799BT

The Beck

B799DG

The Osiers

B799DQ

Victoria Meadow

WS138GT

Whittle Close

WS138PZ

Broad Lane

WS138QQ

Fisherwick Wood Lane

WS149JZ

Lichfield Road

WS149SB

Bramley Way

WS138LR

Burton Road

B790GJ

Whittington & Streethay

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.