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WS7 Area Report

Lichfield

Data from 22 official government & open-data sources · Updated June 2026

£245,026
Median Price
Postcode district (WS7)
HIGH
Crime Level
Postcode district (WS7)
11
Schools Nearby
15/100
Transport Score
~50 Mbps
Broadband Est.
4.6/10

Investment Score

Below Average

Based on rental yield, price growth, safety, schools, transport & flood risk in WS7

Rental Yield
3.9
Price Growth
6.5
Safety
1.5
Schools
7
Transport
1.5
Flood Risk
6
Planning Friction
10
Climate Resilience
6

Crime Statistics

HIGH CRIMEPostcode district (WS7)

Higher crime levels. Consider security measures and research specific crime types.

135
Crimes/month
49
Area average

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Source: Police.uk • Open Government Licence

Deprivation Index (IMD)Local authority (Lichfield)

DECILE 7/10 — 60–70% (less deprived)

Lichfield has below-average deprivation, in the top 40% of least-deprived areas.

income
7
employment
6
education
7
health
7
crime
8
housing
6
environment
7

1 = most deprived 10%, 10 = least deprived 10% nationally

Source: MHCLG Index of Multiple Deprivation 2025 • Open Government Licence

House Price Index

Local-authority-wide figures for Lichfield (the HPI is only published at LAD level). For the WS7-specific median see the headline above and the sales sections below.

£326,141
Lichfield average
+0.8%
Annual Change
Stable
Market

Average Price by Type

£507,003
Detached
£304,300
Semi-Detached
£242,956
Terraced
£159,204
Flat

24-Month Price Trend

01/12/2002: £125,361
01/12/2003: £151,329
01/12/2004: £174,114
01/12/2005: £183,109
01/12/2006: £192,634
01/12/2007: £206,179
01/12/2008: £175,685
01/12/2009: £182,505
01/12/2010: £191,622
01/12/2011: £187,624
01/12/2012: £181,403
01/12/2013: £190,031
01/12/2014: £206,768
01/12/2015: £216,472
01/12/2016: £228,096
01/12/2017: £238,030
01/12/2018: £251,299
01/12/2019: £246,620
01/12/2020: £265,192
01/12/2021: £286,911
01/12/2022: £317,199
01/12/2023: £302,625
01/12/2024: £323,645
01/12/2025: £326,141
01/12/200201/12/2025

Source: HM Land Registry UK House Price Index (as of 01/12/2025) • Open Government Licence

Schools & Education

8
Primary
2
Secondary
1
Special
11
Within 1 mile

Breakdown of all 11 schools within 1 mile, by phase.

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Source: Department for Education • School Performance Tables 2024/25

Transport Links

15/100
Limited public transport - car likely needed for most journeys.

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Source: TfL API & National Rail

Browse by property type

Median prices in WS7 broken out by HMLR property type, last 5 years.

Detached
£325,000
565 sales
Semi-detached
£232,250
822 sales
Terraced
£197,250
461 sales
Flat
£132,000
112 sales

Pages only appear above where at least 10 sales were registered in the last 5 years.

Price Trends

Momentum for Lichfield. For the headline WS7 median see the top of the page; for the smoothed local-authority average see the House Price Index section above.

+0.8%
1 Year Change
stable
Market Status
Lichfield
Area Tracked

12 Month Trend

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Source: ONS House Price Index • Open Government Licence

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Council Tax📍Postcode-level

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E
Band E
£88,001 - £120,000 (1991 valuation)
Est. £2,444/year
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Band A
Up to £40,000
Band B
£40,001 - £52,000
Band C
£52,001 - £68,000
Band D
£68,001 - £88,000
Band E
£88,001 - £120,000
Band F
£120,001 - £160,000
Band G
£160,001 - £320,000
Band H
Over £320,000

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Planning Applications & Constraints📍Postcode-level

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Planning Friction
0/10
No restrictions
Designation Stack
0
No designations
Climate Resilience
6/10
Mixed
Planning Constraints:
Built-up Area
What can I actually do here?
✓ Likely allowed (8)
  • Single-storey rear extension (under 4 m)
  • Loft conversion with rear dormer
  • Replace windows (uPVC, double-glazed)
  • Solar PV panels on roof
  • Heat pump (air source) external unit
  • Front porch (under 3 m²)
  • Outbuilding / garden room
  • Fell or significantly prune a tree
⚠ Needs consent (2)
  • Drop kerb / new vehicle access
  • Demolish + rebuild
✗ Blocked (0)
  • —

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Source: planning.data.gov.uk

Noise Levels

quiet
This location falls outside DEFRA strategic noise contours, indicating low environmental noise levels.

Source: DEFRA Strategic Noise Maps (Round 3)

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BroadbandEst.

Avg Download~50 Mbps
Max Available~500 Mbps
Superfast+ Yes
Full Fibre× No

Estimated from area data • Verify on Ofcom

Air Quality

Low

Low pollution. Ideal for outdoor activities.

Source: DEFRA UK-AIR

Flood Risk

NONE RISK

No current flood alerts in this area.

Source: Environment Agency

Walkability

40/100

Moderate walkability - some amenities nearby but others require transport.

Within ½ mile:9 places

Source: OpenStreetMap

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Local Climate

5-year average from Open-Meteo

10.5°C
Avg Temperature
825mm
Annual Rainfall
2648h
Sunshine/Year
21.1 km/h
Avg Wind
Warmest: July
Coldest: January
Wettest: October
Driest: April
Now: 13°C, OvercastHumidity: 85%

Source: Open-Meteo Historical Weather API

Food Hygiene Ratings

42 rated establishments within 1 mile

4.3/5
Average Rating
81%
Rated Good or Very Good
42
Total Establishments
SPAR & SubwayRetailers - other
5/5
SGN Esso SpringhillRetailers - other
5/5
Co-operative FoodRetailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets
4/5
N & J ChemistRetailers - other
Exempt
Grangemoor Working Mens ClubPub/bar/nightclub
5/5

Source: Food Standards Agency

Energy & Carbon Intensity

Grid region: Unknown

31%
Renewable Energy
198g
CO₂/kWh
high
Intensity Level

Generation Mix

gas 49.7%wind 31.1%nuclear 15.4%imports 2.4%biomass 1.5%

Source: National Grid ESO Carbon Intensity API

Elevation

171m
Highabove sea level

At 171m above sea level, this location is well-elevated, significantly reducing flood risk from coastal and river sources.

Source: Open Topo Data (SRTM 30m)

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