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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

WS138EJ

Nanseawen Road

WS149JT

Chapel Lane

WS149PF

Falcon Drive

WS149TJ

Chester Road

WS138QE

Fisherwick Wood Lane

WS149JG

Darnford Lane

B799DH

Clements Lane

WS149ND

Rock Farm Road

WS138FU

Parkes Drive

WS138GP

Burton Road

WS149LZ

Rockfarm Road

B783AT

Dunstall Lane

WS138QD

Park Lane

WS138QJ

Broad Lane

WS149LN

Cloister Walk

WS149LT

The Green

WS138ND

Ash Tree Lane

WS138WR

Wallis Drive

B790FT

Glover Drive

B798UT

Adie Close

B799BL

Tamworth Road

WS138LF

Burton Old Road

WS138LJ

Burton Old Road

WS138QH

Broad Lane

WS138UX

Faraday Road

B798UR

Shaw Close

WS149NZ

Baytree Walk

WS138RT

Rayson Close

WS149NG

Darby Avenue

WS149NQ

Noddington Avenue

B790FZ

Melburn Way

B790GA

Arkall Avenue

B799BG

Manor Lane

WS138GH

Oak Way

WS138LA

Holland Close

B783AF

Lichfield Road

WS138LG

Dyott Close

WS149PQ

Beechwood

WS149PY

Chester Road

B783AG

Lichfield Road

B799DZ

Main Road

WS138FZ

Rudge Street

WS138XA

Fisherwick Road

WS149JS

Main Street

B799DU

Main Road

WS138GJ

Teal Road

WS149BF

Swan Croft

WS149PD

Fisherwick Close

B799EA

Walrand Close

WS138FT

Yoxall Way

WS138FW

Perry Avenue

WS138QA

Burton Road

WS138XD

Newton Avenue

WS149JR

Main Street

WS149LL

Fisherwick Road

WS149NF

Dyott Avenue

WS149NN

Burton Road

WS149NT

Main Street

B798TG

Bird Lane

B798US

Ashby Road

WS138YX

Morughale Way

WS138NB

Ashtree Lane

WS138RH

Brookhay Lane

WS149LU

The Green

B783AU

Plantation Lane

WS138GQ

Hillman Drive

WS138PX

Broad Lane

WS149LY

Barley Croft

B790FS

Rawlet Avenue

B798UQ

Samuel Parkes Vale

B799DB

The Square

WS138PY

The Villas

WS149LB

Darnford Lane

WS149NP

Burton Road

B790GD

Barley Crescent

B799BB

Hallfields Drive

B799BW

Eddies Lane

B799LH

Main Road

B799EY

Sill Green

WS138EQ

Netherstowe Lane

WS138GB

Lister Avenue

WS138NA

Ashtree Lane

WS149HT

Osprey Close

WS149NU

Swan Road

WS149TU

Whittington & Streethay

WS149WA

Peregrine Close

B783AL

Church Drive

B783AQ

Lichfield Road

B799DT

Comberford Lane

B799LD

Main Road

WS138WT

Woodlark Way

B783AH

Daintry Drive

WS138UU

Sunflower Street

WS149NS

Burton Road

WS138WN

Morgan Mews

WS149JY

Lichfield Road

WS149PL

Huddlesford Lane

B783AS

Nursery Lane

B799BQ

Manor Lane

B799DE

Brickhouse Lane

Data Sources

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