Postcode WS15 3QB 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 Town located about 3.0 miles away. There are 2 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 5.6% 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 3QB.
Armitage & Colton near WS15 3QB has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Rugeley Town located about 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
In the WS15 3QB postcode area, located within Armitage & Colton, there are 2 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 mi | Primary | Henry Chadwick Primary School | Academy converter | N/A | |
| 0.8 mi | Primary | Hayes Meadow Primary School | Community school | Good |
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.