Living in WS7, Lichfield
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around WS7 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 WS7
145 recorded home sales on the streets around central WS7 in the last 2 years, with a median of £229,000 and a range from £110,000 to £415,000. Mostly semi-detached houses.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90 BRIDGE CROSS ROAD, WS7 2BZ | terraced | £350,000 | 2026-05-29 |
| 50 CEDAR CLOSE, WS7 4RX | flat-maisonette | £124,000 | 2026-04-27 |
| 40 CEDAR ROAD, WS7 4RT | flat-maisonette | £130,000 | 2026-04-24 |
| 27 ROWAN GROVE, WS7 4RL | semi-detached | £225,000 | 2026-04-24 |
| 98 BAKER STREET, WS7 4RQ | semi-detached | £209,000 | 2026-04-24 |
| 5 EMMANUEL ROAD, WS7 9AD | terraced | £185,000 | 2026-03-30 |
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
20 schools within 3 miles , of which 100% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fulfen Primary School | Primary | Outstanding | 0.8 mi |
| St Joseph & St Theresa Catholic Primary School | Primary | Good | 0.6 mi |
| Holly Grove Primary Academy | Primary | Good | 1.0 mi |
| Watling Street Primary School | Primary | Good | 1.7 mi |
| Gentleshaw Primary Academy | Primary | Good | 1.9 mi |
| St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School | Primary | Good | 2.0 mi |
15 state primary and 3 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 |
|---|---|
| Skilled trades | 16.6% |
| Caring, leisure and other service | 12.8% |
| Managers, directors and senior officials | 12.2% |
| Elementary occupations | 11.2% |
| Professional occupations | 10.5% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
162 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central WS7 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 4 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (moderately deprived ), based on Lichfield's figures.
Common questions about WS7
What is the average house price in WS7?
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 WS7?
Prices in Lichfield are up 3.9% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in WS7?
The median of 145 recorded sales around central WS7 in the last 2 years is £229,000, ranging from £110,000 to £415,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in WS7?
20 schools sit within 3 miles of central WS7, and 100% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in WS7?
162 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central WS7 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Is WS7 at risk of flooding?
Central WS7 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 WS7 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 £229,000; the area sits in decile 4 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 162 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is WS7 safe?
162 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central WS7 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? WS7 or WS8, WS7 or WS12, WS7 or WS11.
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