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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

WS149JN

Fisherwick Road

WS138QL

Brookhay Lane

B799BS

The Green

WS138QA

Burton Road

WS138WF

Goldfinch Drive

B799DR

Peggs Lane

WS138NB

Ashtree Lane

B783AN

Lichfield Road

WS149JD

Tamworth Road

B799EB

Tame View

B790FY

Blackthorn Circus

WS149LW

Babbington Close

B783AG

Lichfield Road

WS138LF

Burton Old Road

WS149NH

Back Lane

WS149PQ

Beechwood

WS138NA

Ashtree Lane

WS149PL

Huddlesford Lane

B783AJ

Lichfield Crescent

B790FR

Meadow Lane

WS138UX

Faraday Road

WS149TD

Stafford Crescent

WS149PY

Chester Road

WS138LT

Burton Road

B798UP

Memorial Drive

WS149JU

Main Street

WS149TJ

Chester Road

B790GF

Mill Grove

WS138LA

Holland Close

B799DX

Syerscote Lane

WS149LS

The Green

B783AU

Plantation Lane

WS149JT

Chapel Lane

WS138YH

Chestnut Road

WS149PA

Noddington Lane

WS138WR

Wallis Drive

WS149LJ

Fisherwick Road

B799DF

Brickhouse Lane

WS138QD

Park Lane

WS149WA

Peregrine Close

WS149NF

Dyott Avenue

WS149LU

The Green

B798NR

Coton Lane

WS149LR

Langton Crescent

B799BG

Manor Lane

WS149JX

Church Street

WS149NT

Main Street

WS149LB

Darnford Lane

B783AZ

Packington Lane

WS149ND

Rock Farm Road

WS138PT

Fisherwick Road

WS138ND

Ash Tree Lane

B799BT

The Beck

WS149NU

Swan Road

B790FT

Glover Drive

WS149GX

Common Lane

WS149NB

Middleton Road

B799DA

Church Road

B799DN

Main Road

WS138RP

Lime Way

B799BB

Hallfields Drive

WS149JW

Broad Lane

B790FW

Hutchinson Close

WS138PX

Broad Lane

WS149NX

Main Street

WS149JQ

Darnford Lane

WS149JJ

Fisherwick Road

B790FX

Orchard Lane

WS138WG

Harrier Road

B799DQ

Victoria Meadow

B798UF

Edden Close

Data Sources

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