Postcode WS15 4HW is located in a rural town, within the Armitage with Handsacre ward of Lichfield in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Armitage & Colton area. It has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 40.0 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 moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 17,093 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 48% least deprived areas in England.
Armitage & Colton has a low crime rate, with approximately 40.0 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 11.4% 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.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 317 ft away from WS15 4HW.
Armitage & Colton near WS15 4HW has no flood risk (less than 0.1% 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 109 recent sales, the median property price is £260,000 in Armitage with Handsacre area, with individual transactions ranging from £95,000 up to £895,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 42 | £382,000 |
| Flats | 10 | £117,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 35 | £234,000 |
| Terraced | 22 | £219,500 |
10 year median price trend in Armitage with Handsacre
In the WS15 4HW postcode area, located within Armitage & Colton, there are 2 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Primary | Hayes Meadow Primary School | Community school | Good | |
| 0.9 mi | Primary | The Croft Primary School | Community school | Good |
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WS15 4HW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Shokar Supermarket | Highfields Avenue, Lichfield, WS15 4EH | Walking directions to Shokar Supermarket |
| 0.1 mi | News Express | Highfields Avenue, Lichfield, WS15 4EP | Walking directions to News Express |
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.