Living in B79, Lichfield
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around B79 in Lichfield. Built from the same sources as every property report on this site, not opinion or marketing copy.
House prices
Average price in Lichfield: £337,052, up 3.9% on a year ago (2026-06). The wider West Midlands average is £234,731.
What actually sold around B79
145 recorded home sales on the streets around central B79 in the last 2 years, with a median of £305,000 and a range from £78,000 to £650,000. Mostly detached houses.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 MILL GROVE, B79 0GF | semi-detached | £258,000 | 2026-06-05 |
| 12 MANSTON VIEW, B79 8TH | detached | £371,000 | 2026-05-27 |
| 21 MEMORIAL DRIVE, B79 8UP | semi-detached | £235,000 | 2026-05-27 |
| 4 STEERE AVENUE, B79 8AT | semi-detached | £250,000 | 2026-05-21 |
| 204 MEADOW WAY, B79 0EZ | terraced | £290,000 | 2026-05-08 |
| 258 MEADOW WAY, B79 0EZ | terraced | £240,000 | 2026-05-08 |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Every sale of a registered property in England and Wales appears here once it completes, so the most recent weeks are always still filling in.
Schools nearby
34 schools within 3 miles , of which 100% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anker Valley Primary Academy | Primary | Good | 0.2 mi |
| Ashcroft Infants' School | Primary | Good | 0.5 mi |
| St Leonard's CofE (A) Primary School | Primary | Good | 0.6 mi |
| Landau Forte Academy, QEMS | Secondary | Good | 0.8 mi |
| St Elizabeth's Catholic Primary School | Primary | Good | 1.1 mi |
| Ankermoor Primary Academy | Primary | Good | 1.1 mi |
26 state primary and 5 state secondary schools within range, and no fee-paying schools.
What people here do for work
The most common occupations among working residents, from the 2021 Census. This is occupation rather than industry: it says what people do, not which industries employ them.
| Occupation group | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Managers, directors and senior officials | 21.4% |
| Professional occupations | 20.5% |
| Associate professional and technical | 12.0% |
| Skilled trades | 10.7% |
| Administrative and secretarial | 10.0% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
48 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central B79 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime.
Flood risk
Zone 1 (low probability). This is the Environment Agency's flood zone for the area's centre point, an individual property's own risk can differ, especially near a specific watercourse.
Deprivation
This area falls in decile 7 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (moderately deprived ), based on Lichfield's figures.
Common questions about B79
What is the average house price in B79?
The average sold price in Lichfield is £337,052 as of 2026-06, according to the UK House Price Index.
Are house prices rising in B79?
Prices in Lichfield are up 3.9% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in B79?
The median of 145 recorded sales around central B79 in the last 2 years is £305,000, ranging from £78,000 to £650,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in B79?
34 schools sit within 3 miles of central B79, and 100% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in B79?
48 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central B79 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Is B79 at risk of flooding?
Central B79 sits in Zone 1 (low probability) for river and sea flooding (Environment Agency). Individual addresses vary, so check the full report for a specific property.
Is B79 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 100% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £305,000; the area sits in decile 7 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 48 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is B79 safe?
48 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central B79 in 2026-06, according to Police.uk. The most common category was violent crime. Crime counts follow how many people are around, so a busy district records more than a quiet one of the same size.
Neighbouring districts
Weighing two up? B79 or B77, B79 or B78, B79 or WS14.
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