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Whittington & Streethay

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

Deprivation level

3/10

Income level

10/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Whittington & Streethay Population

7,145

Population density

161.4 per km²

Crime

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

British

6,478

90.65%

Other White

155

2.17%

Indian

101

1.41%

White and Black Caribbean (mixed)

0.84%

Irish

0.74%

Total population: 7,146

Economics

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

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)

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.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	65	£490,000	£336,000	£395,000	£680,000	£842,000
Flats	4	£152,500	£120,000	£120,000	£191,238	£206,208
Semi-Detached	30	£315,000	£110,430	£278,125	£329,313	£438,750
Terraced	18	£317,000	£196,958	£254,375	£387,500	£610,500

10 years median price trend in Whittington & Streethay

All postcodes in Whittington & Streethay

WS149LF

Common Lane

WS149PH

Neal Croft

WS138TN

Robinia Road

WS138XE

Jay Court

B783AA

Hints Road

B799BA

Whittington & Streethay

WS138LX

Burton Road

WS138PS

Fisherwick Road

WS149JB

Tamworth Road

WS149LJ

Fisherwick Road

B783AD

School Lane

WS138QN

Burton Road

WS138RJ

Burton Road

WS138WS

Chaffinch Close

WS149JW

Broad Lane

WS149NL

Back Lane

WS138LB

Bexmore Drive

WS138LD

Bailye Close

WS138XF

Humber Drive

WS149GX

Common Lane

WS149JQ

Darnford Lane

WS149NR

Main Street

B799BD

Elford Road

B799DJ

Burton Road

WS138SP

Broad Lane

WS138WJ

Riley Drive

WS149PB

Sandy Lane

B783AB

Hints Road

B798UF

Edden Close

WS138GL

Poplar Road

WS138GN

Skylark Drive

WS138QF

Fisherwick Wood Lane

WS149JF

Whittington & Streethay

WS149PE

Kestrel Close

WS149PP

Old Swan Close

WS138LY

Butterfly Lane

B798UE

Carter Close

WS138WP

Lapwing Avenue

WS149NX

Main Street

B790FW

Hutchinson Close

B790FX

Orchard Lane

B799BS

The Green

WS138LP

Trent Valley Cottages

WS138QG

Whittington & Streethay

WS138WF

Goldfinch Drive

WS149HY

Burton Old Road

WS149LH

Fisherwick Road

WS149TG

Nottingham Road

B799BN

Burton Road

WS149PG

Merlin Way

WS149JU

Main Street

WS149LW

Babbington Close

B799DS

Wigginton Lane

WS149LX

Spring Lane

B783AE

Lichfield Road

B783AJ

Lichfield Crescent

B799DA

Church Road

WS138XY

Bytheway Walk

WS149PA

Noddington Lane

WS149SA

Back Lane

WS149TE

Sandy Lane

B799BU

Croft Close

WS138GR

Nightingale Close

WS138QP

Stockford Lane

WS149LG

Common Lane

WS149TF

Chester Road

B799BH

Elford Road

WS138GS

Caterham Crescent

WS138WG

Harrier Road

B790FP

Whittington & Streethay

B799ER

Syerscote Lane

Data Sources

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

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

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About

Area overview

Area Profile

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Housing

Housing tenure

Property prices in Whittington & Streethay

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