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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 low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 42 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 57% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. Approximately 7.9% 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
7.9%
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

Median price£394,500
Price per sq ft£356
Sales (last 12 months)130
Typical range (middle 50%)£305K – £534K

Based on 130 recent sales, the median property price is £394,500 (about £356 per square foot) in Whittington & Streethay area, with individual transactions ranging from £108,000 up to £925,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Whittington & Streethay over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached64£527,475£369
Semi-Detached43£315,000£372
Terraced18£297,000£321
Flats5£120,000£180

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Whittington & Streethay

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Whittington & Streethay.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£446,975£96,500£180,495£209,950
2017£350,000£100,000£220,000£227,000
2018£360,000£114,000£256,000£206,000
2019£359,500£102,000£246,000£240,000
2020£400,000£155,000£247,995£235,000
2021£415,000£125,000£245,000£227,750
2022£450,000£126,750£300,000£254,750
2023£444,995£164,000£297,500£260,000
2024£449,998£179,500£320,000£254,995
2025£484,875£125,000£322,500£330,000
2026£520,000£132,000£299,950£292,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Whittington & Streethay.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Whittington & Streethay.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£232£145£229£255
2017£267£151£253£268
2018£279£183£272£287
2019£284£148£287£296
2020£294£218£303£304
2021£301£178£302£292
2022£341£193£327£375
2023£358£278£321£304
2024£352£258£330£297
2025£368£206£348£307
2026£376£231£372£331
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Whittington & Streethay.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Lichfield district.

Band A£1,568
Band B£1,829
Band C£2,091
Band D£2,352
Band E£2,875
Band F£3,397
Band G£3,920
Band H£4,704

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local government

Elected councillors for Whittington & Streethay ward.

Local councillors

Andrew Philip Rushton

Whittington & Streethay - Elected 4 May 2023

Liberal Democrats

Claire Estelle Booker

Whittington & Streethay - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Richard Holland

Whittington & Streethay - Elected 4 May 2023

Conservative