Area Analysis Lichfield, West Midlands

WS15 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the WS15 postcode area.

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Population

38,509

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 43,525 /yr

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Employed

49%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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6/10
family_restroomFamily
8/10
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5/10
workEmployment
7/10
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3/10
paymentsAffluence
4/10
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7/10
homeHome Ownership
7/10
trending_upInvestment
5/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. WS15 spans multiple life stages — average age 45, moderate ownership and renting. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £253k. Property prices are trending down 2.2% year-on-year.

home £253,938 median price
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

WS15 is a postcode district in Lichfield, West Midlands, covering 1060 active and 271 retired postcodes.

The largest share of WS15 (10%) is characterised by a rural commuter area popular with professional households, alongside a quiet, leafy suburb popular with retirees in large detached homes (9%). This mix of 8 distinct neighbourhood types makes WS15 one of the more varied districts in the region.

Property: Average house prices in WS15 are around £253k, down 2.2% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across WS15 at 204 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 45 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 WS15 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.

mapGeographic Location

Demographic Deep-Dive

Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.2%
Asian / British Asian1.1%
Black / African / Caribbean0.4%
Other / Mixed1.4%

Economic Activity

49%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 2%

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

Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.

Violence and sexual offences3439
Anti-social behaviour935
Public order586
Shoplifting582
Vehicle crime522

school Local Schools

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The Hart School

Good1240 pupils
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The Croft Primary School

Good199 pupils
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Hayes Meadow Primary School

Good176 pupils
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Chancel Primary School

Good217 pupils
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The John Bamford Primary School

Good302 pupils
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Hob Hill CE/Methodist (VC) Primary School

Good239 pupils
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School

Good193 pupils
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Chase View Community Primary School

Good188 pupils

storefront Nearby Amenities

hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Tuppenhurst Barn Cafe & B&B
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

46 nearby
  • Bo Jollys
  • Brereton Sports & Social Club
  • Etching Hill Tennis Club
  • Horns Inn
  • Lea Hall Social Club
  • + 41 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

36 nearby
  • Arcade Cafe
  • Bar No 3
  • Beaudesert Outdoor Activity Centre
  • BHX1 Catering at Amazon
  • Burger King
  • + 31 more
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Supermarkets

9 nearby
  • Co-op
  • Handsacre Local Ltd
  • Aldi
  • Co-op
  • Co-op
  • + 4 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

37 nearby
  • Planet Doughnut
  • Peter's Kitchen
  • Rucci Indian Takeaway
  • Rugeley Kebab House
  • Snacky's
  • + 32 more
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Retailers - Other

44 nearby
  • THE CHEESE LOCKER
  • WILSONS BUTCHERS
  • Armitage Post Office & Stores
  • Johns News
  • Londis (Armitage)
  • + 39 more