Living in WS15, Lichfield
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around WS15 in Lichfield. Built from the same sources as every property report on this site, not opinion or marketing copy.
- Homes on the streets around central WS15 sold at a median of £220,000 across 93 recorded sales, below the England average of £290,000 (HM Land Registry).
- Prices across Lichfield are up 2.8% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
- Of the 17 schools within about 3 miles, 85% are rated Good or Outstanding, against 90% of state schools in England (Ofsted).
- The centre of WS15 is in flood zone 1 (low probability), on the Environment Agency flood map for planning.
- A Band D household in Lichfield pays £2,352 in council tax for 2026-27, every precept included (MHCLG).
- Police recorded 105 crimes within roughly a mile of the centre in August 2026, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Figures gathered 17 October 2026, each from the source named in its section.
House prices
Average price in Lichfield: £335,799, up 2.8% on a year ago (July 2026). The wider West Midlands average is £236,098.
Check sold prices for a specific address in WS15 →
See where WS15 ranks across West Midlands →
Council tax at Band D in Lichfield: £2,352 a year (2026-27). Running costs by postcode: council tax, energy, tenure, and the estate charge no listing shows →
Compare WS15 with another district
Sold prices, the price trend, schools, flood zone, Band D council tax and crime for WS15 against any other district, each from the source the section below names.
What actually sold around WS15
93 recorded home sales on the streets around central WS15 in the last 2 years, with a median of £220,000 and a range from £80,000 to £450,000. Mostly semi-detached houses.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Glovers Hill Court, WS15 1BF | Flat or maisonette | £128,000 | 31 Jul 2026 |
| 12 Ingathorpe Road, WS15 1FE | Flat or maisonette | £188,000 | 30 Jul 2026 |
| 78 St Thomas Way, WS15 1RA | Semi-detached | £275,000 | 29 Jul 2026 |
| 28 Langley Way, WS15 1SU | Flat or maisonette | £125,000 | 27 Jul 2026 |
| 46 Langley Way, WS15 1SU | Flat or maisonette | £117,000 | 21 Jul 2026 |
| 58 Priory Avenue, WS15 1LQ | Detached | £275,000 | 10 Jul 2026 |
How to read this
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.
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data
Schools nearby
17 schools within 3 miles , of which 85% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance | Admitted from |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The St. Mary's CofE Primary School | Primary | Outstanding | 2.1 mi away | no figure |
| Hob Hill CE/Methodist (VC) Primary School | Primary | Good | 0.8 mi away | 4.58 mi varies |
| Redbrook Hayes Community Primary School | Primary | Good | 0.9 mi away | 12.93 mi varies |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School | Primary | Good | 0.9 mi away | no figure |
| Churchfield CofE Primary Academy | Primary | Good | 1.0 mi away | no figure |
| Chase View Community Primary School | Primary | Good | 1.2 mi away | 3.76 mi varies |
Schools in WS15 with a published admission distance
How far away the last child offered a place lived, as the council published it. Tightest first; each name opens the school's page and its postcode checker.
| School | Stage | Admitted from | Round |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chancel Primary School | Primary | 0.61 mi | varies |
| Gentleshaw Primary Academy | Primary | 1.69 mi | varies |
| Rugeley John Taylor | Secondary | 2.03 mi | varies |
| Hayes Meadow Primary School | Primary | 2.17 mi | varies |
| Chase View Community Primary School | Primary | 3.76 mi | varies |
| Hob Hill CE/Methodist (VC) Primary School | Primary | 4.58 mi | varies |
| Redbrook Hayes Community Primary School | Primary | 12.93 mi | varies |
13 state primary and 2 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 |
|---|---|
| Professional occupations | 22.6% |
| Managers, directors and senior officials | 15.1% |
| Associate professional and technical | 14.4% |
| Skilled trades | 11.0% |
| Administrative and secretarial | 8.4% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
105 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central WS15 in August 2026, 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 8 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (least deprived nationally), based on Lichfield's figures.
Getting around & nearby essentials
2 supermarkets, 1 pharmacy, 14 restaurants and cafés, 11 pubs within a mile of central WS15.
GP practices and A&E
3 GP practices within 3.0 km of the centre of WS15. The nearest, Brereton Surgery, has 5,788 registered patients and 2,149 patients per fully qualified GP, against an England median of 2,186.
| Practice | From the centre | Patients | Per qualified GP |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brereton Surgery | 0.7 mi | 5,788 | 2,149 |
| Sandy Lane Surgery | 1.0 mi | 8,869 | 2,158 |
| Aelfgar Surgery | 1.2 mi | 7,002 | 1,827 |
Nearest A&E: University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust, where 49.6% of type 1 attendances were seen within four hours in July 2026.
How to read this
NHS England: patients registered at a GP practice (1 Aug 2026), the general practice workforce (July 2026), and A&E attendances by provider, monthly. Fully qualified GPs exclude trainees. Practices are matched by postcode.
Source: NHS England, monthly releases
Council tax and the council's finances
A Band D household in Lichfield pays £2,352 for 2026-27, all precepts included, a rise of 4.1% on the year before against an England median rise of 4.8%. Every band for Lichfield, and how it compares.
| Year | Band D bill | Rise |
|---|---|---|
| 2021-22 | £1,916 | +4.7% |
| 2022-23 | £1,972 | +2.9% |
| 2023-24 | £2,058 | +4.4% |
| 2024-25 | £2,155 | +4.7% |
| 2025-26 | £2,259 | +4.8% |
| 2026-27 | £2,352 | +4.1% |
No exceptional financial support from government since 2020-21 and no section 114 notice on record for Lichfield, as at 7 Sep 2026.
How to read this
A home's own band is on its council tax bill, free to look up at gov.uk/council-tax-bands; the report shows every band's bill at the council beside the home's other checks.
Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government, live council tax tables (Band D, area averages) and the Exceptional Financial Support lists published each year; section 114 notices as published by the councils.
Source: MHCLG live council tax tables and Exceptional Financial Support lists
Common questions about WS15
What is the average house price in WS15?
The average sold price in Lichfield is £335,799 as of July 2026, according to the UK House Price Index.
Are house prices rising in WS15?
Prices in Lichfield are up 2.8% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in WS15?
The median of 93 recorded sales around central WS15 in the last 2 years is £220,000, ranging from £80,000 to £450,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in WS15?
17 schools sit within 3 miles of central WS15, and 85% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in WS15?
105 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central WS15 in August 2026, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Is WS15 at risk of flooding?
Central WS15 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 WS15 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 85% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £220,000; the area sits in decile 8 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 105 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is WS15 safe?
105 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central WS15 in August 2026, 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
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