Area Analysis Lichfield, West Midlands

B78 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the B78 postcode area.

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Population

24,835

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Avg Age

43

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Avg Income

£ 42,114 /yr

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Employed

51%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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4/10
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9/10
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4/10
workEmployment
8/10
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3/10
paymentsAffluence
4/10
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6/10
homeHome Ownership
7/10
trending_upInvestment
4/10
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Area Character

B78 is an established family neighbourhood — 71% owner-occupation and an average age of 43 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £260k. Property prices are trending down 9.0% year-on-year.

home £260,063 median price
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

B78 is a postcode district in Lichfield, West Midlands, covering 615 active and 106 retired postcodes.

The largest share of B78 (17%) is characterised by a settled suburban family area with high owner-occupation and stability, alongside a peaceful rural village — low traffic, high green space, tight community (13%). This mix of 10 distinct neighbourhood types makes B78 one of the more varied districts in the region.

Property: Average house prices in B78 are around £260k, down 9.0% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across B78 at 269 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. An average age of 43 points to a settled, predominantly family community — stable, long-term residents alongside newer arrivals.

Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full B78 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.

mapGeographic Location

Demographic Deep-Dive

Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.2%
Asian / British Asian1.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.6%
Other / Mixed1.9%

Economic Activity

51%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 2%

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.

Violence and sexual offences2184
Anti-social behaviour939
Shoplifting879
Vehicle crime689
Public order479

school Local Schools

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Millfield Primary School

Good383 pupils
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Thomas Barnes Primary School

Outstanding107 pupils
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Longwood Primary School

Good147 pupils
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Kingsbury Primary School

Good263 pupils
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The Polesworth School

Good1523 pupils
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Dordon Primary School

Good201 pupils
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Birchwood Primary School

Outstanding440 pupils
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The Nethersole CofE Academy

Inadequate268 pupils

storefront Nearby Amenities

hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Fosters Yard
  • Oak Tree Farm B & B
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Pub, NightClub

29 nearby
  • Spartans Events
  • Coton & Hopwas Social Club
  • Drayton Bassett Working Mens Club
  • Drayton Manor Cricket & Social Club
  • Drayton Park Golf Club
  • + 24 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

52 nearby
  • Ash End House Children's Farm
  • Baxterstorey at Fedex Kingsbury KDC
  • Cliffords
  • Compass Catering at Bodymoor Heath Training Ground Bodymoor Heath
  • Dine at Bristan Group Ltd
  • + 47 more
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Supermarkets

8 nearby
  • Food Warehouse
  • Aldi
  • Asda
  • Marks & Spencer
  • Sainsbury's
  • + 3 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

29 nearby
  • Wok Inn Takeaway
  • Panku
  • DoughMuchDough
  • Fazeley Fish Bar
  • Fortune Garden
  • + 24 more
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Retailers - Other

47 nearby
  • Middleton Village Shop
  • St Johns Mission
  • Bodnetts Farm Shop
  • A & A Premier Stores
  • A & D Super Choice Ltd
  • + 42 more