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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 42 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
42
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
22.53(-42%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.56(-30%)
Vehicle crime
5.6(-14%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.22(-56%)
Burglary
2.94(-28%)
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 124 recent sales, the median property price is £375,000 in Whittington & Streethay area, with individual transactions ranging from £108,000 up to £927,500.

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, median price per square metre, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Whittington & Streethay over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached53£525,000£4,044
Flats4£120,000£1,935
Semi-Detached45£320,000£3,960
Terraced22£304,500£3,359

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

WS149LT

The Green

WS138QG

Whittington & Streethay

B799DJ

Burton Road

WS138GE

Bond Street

WS149NN

Burton Road

WS138LL

Buddleia Avenue

WS149HT

Osprey Close

B799AA

Comberford Road

B790GA

Arkall Avenue

B798UT

Adie Close

WS138GR

Nightingale Close

B799BQ

Manor Lane

WS138FT

Yoxall Way

WS138GH

Oak Way

WS138GF

Hamstall Close

WS149TQ

Chester Road

WS138RJ

Burton Road

WS138FZ

Rudge Street

WS138XF

Humber Drive

B783AQ

Lichfield Road

WS138FY

Berwick Avenue

B790GD

Barley Crescent

WS149JB

Tamworth Road

B783AA

Hints Road

B790GB

Grosvernor Drive

WS149NS

Burton Road

B799DT

Comberford Lane

WS149TU

Whittington & Streethay

WS138SP

Broad Lane

WS138WL

Osprey Street

WS138RH

Brookhay Lane

WS138QN

Burton Road

B799EA

Walrand Close

WS149NQ

Noddington Avenue

B799DE

Brickhouse Lane

WS138LE

Meadow Croft

B783AD

School Lane

WS138XD

Newton Avenue

WS138RT

Rayson Close

B783AH

Daintry Drive

B799BD

Elford Road

B799BJ

Fisherwick Road

B783BG

Two Trees Close

WS149NJ

Pass Avenue

B798US

Ashby Road

B790FP

Cheatle Crescent

WS149JG

Darnford Lane

B799BL

Tamworth Road

B799AB

Elizabeth Grove

WS149LH

Fisherwick Road

WS138WN

Morgan Mews

WS138WQ

Burton Road

B799LH

Main Road

WS149LP

Blacksmith Lane

WS138GQ

Hillman Drive

WS138XG

Ginetta Grove

WS138LD

Bailye Close

B798TG

Bird Lane

WS138GS

Caterham Crescent

WS149NE

Dyott Avenue

WS138GD

Thompson Way

WS149TG

Nottingham Road

WS138XA

Fisherwick Road

WS138LN

Burton Road

B799EY

Sill Green

WS138LG

Dyott Close

WS138WJ

Riley Drive

B799BU

Croft Close

WS149LZ

Rockfarm Road

B798UQ

Samuel Parkes Vale

B783DU

Woodlands Close

WS149JR

Main Street

B799DG

The Osiers

WS138SZ

Hedgerow Road

WS149TA

Common Lane

B799BA

Whittington & Streethay

WS138LU

Burton Road

WS149NZ

Baytree Walk

B799BW

Eddies Lane

WS149JF

Whittington & Streethay

WS138QE

Fisherwick Wood Lane

B799BX

The Shrubbery

WS149JP

Cappers Lane

WS149JE

Tamworth Road

WS138EJ

Nanseawen Road

WS138WT

Woodlark Way

WS149PG

Merlin Way

B799BH

Elford Road

B799BN

Burton Road

WS149LX

Spring Lane

WS138GG

Colton Avenue

B783DA

Hints Lane

WS138PS

Fisherwick Road

B798UN

Lycett Lane

WS138WS

Chaffinch Close

B799DD

The Gardens

WS138GN

Skylark Drive

WS138YQ

Chestnut Road

WS149NL

Back Lane

B783AL

Church Drive

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/07/2026.