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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

B799DL

Brickhouse Lane

WS138XH

Redwing Close

WS138WB

Healey Drive

B799DB

The Square

B798UR

Shaw Close

WS138LY

Butterfly Lane

WS149PB

Sandy Lane

WS149PH

Neal Croft

WS138WD

Austin Avenue

WS138UU

Sunflower Street

WS138LR

Burton Road

WS149TB

Common Lane

WS149LF

Common Lane

WS138EH

Netherstowe Lane

WS138LS

Ash Tree Lane

WS138GB

Lister Avenue

WS138QH

Broad Lane

WS149NP

Burton Road

B799DW

Main Road

WS138GJ

Teal Road

WS138XE

Jay Court

B799DH

Clements Lane

B798UE

Carter Close

WS138QP

Stockford Lane

WS138YX

Morughale Way

WS149SB

Bramley Way

WS149PE

Kestrel Close

B790FZ

Melburn Way

WS149LN

Cloister Walk

B790FS

Rawlet Avenue

WS138UW

Fleming Drive

WS149LL

Fisherwick Road

WS138GT

Whittle Close

WS149LY

Barley Croft

WS149JY

Lichfield Road

WS149JS

Main Street

B783AB

Hints Road

WS138LJ

Burton Old Road

B799BP

The Beck

WS149PP

Old Swan Close

B799DU

Main Road

B783AT

Dunstall Lane

WS138LP

Trent Valley Cottages

WS138WH

Harrison Street

WS149NG

Darby Avenue

WS149JH

Marsh Lane

WS149LQ

Vicarage Lane

WS138GL

Poplar Road

B783AF

Lichfield Road

WS138EQ

Netherstowe Lane

WS149GZ

The Beeches

B798UG

Elson Vale

WS149TF

Chester Road

WS149LG

Common Lane

B790GE

Townshend Lane

WS149SA

Back Lane

WS138QJ

Broad Lane

WS149JL

Fisherwick Road

WS138LB

Bexmore Drive

WS138QQ

Fisherwick Wood Lane

WS149LA

Lichfield Road

WS149HY

Burton Old Road

B799DS

Wigginton Lane

WS138WE

Falcon Grove

WS138TN

Robinia Road

WS138NX

Daffodil Drive

WS138FU

Parkes Drive

B798UL

Hodgetts View

WS138FW

Perry Avenue

WS138QW

Hurst Cottage

WS149NR

Main Street

WS149PD

Fisherwick Close

WS149JZ

Lichfield Road

WS138GP

Burton Road

WS149LD

Darnford Lane

WS138WP

Lapwing Avenue

WS149BF

Swan Croft

B799LD

Main Road

WS138XY

Bytheway Walk

WS138PR

Fisherwick Road

WS149PF

Falcon Drive

WS138LX

Burton Road

B783AE

Lichfield Road

WS138PZ

Broad Lane

B790FQ

Whittington & Streethay

WS138PY

The Villas

WS138PU

Broad Lane

B799ER

Syerscote Lane

B799DZ

Main Road

B799BE

Elford Road

WS138QB

Park Lane

WS149LE

Church Street

B790GJ

Ashby Road

B783AS

Nursery Lane

WS149NA

Spring Lane

WS138UY

Eider Avenue

WS138QF

Fisherwick Wood Lane

B799BZ

Old Hall Drive

WS149TE

Sandy Lane

B790AA

Ashby Road

Data Sources

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