Postcode WS15 3LA is located in a rural hamlet, within the Colton & the Ridwares ward of Lichfield in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Armitage & Colton area. It has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 27.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Armitage & Colton is £51,272 per year. The nearest station is Rugeley Trent Valley located about 1.3 miles away. There are 1 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Armitage & Colton has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 21,793 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 34% least deprived areas in England.
Armitage & Colton has a very low crime rate, with approximately 27.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 14.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 10.3% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Armitage & Colton is £51,272 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near WS15 3LA.
Armitage & Colton near WS15 3LA has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Rugeley Trent Valley located about 1.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 19 recent sales, the median property price is £340,000 in Colton & the Ridwares area, with individual transactions ranging from £158,000 up to £550,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 8 | £427,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 7 | £240,000 |
| Terraced | 4 | £262,500 |
10 year median price trend in Colton & the Ridwares
Annual council tax rates for Lichfield district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.