WS14 — LICHFIELD | Property Prices, Crime & Area Data

Property Prices in WS14

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in WS14 is £413,888, which is 24% above the West Midlands average of £334,385.

Properties in WS14 cost 44.2% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in WS14 have risen 6.7% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type	Average Price	Sales (12m)
Detached	£566,996	435
Semi-detached	£317,778	322
Terraced	£280,803	155
Flat	£176,339	91
All types	£413,888	1052

5-Year Price History

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Crime & Safety in WS14

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 10.5 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, WS14 has a crime rate well 87% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime

4.5 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)

Burglary

0.5 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)

Vehicle crime

0.8 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)

Antisocial behaviour

2.0 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)

Other theft

0.6 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)

This area

National average

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Schools in WS14

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

WS14 has 9 schools within or near its boundaries, including 2 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
King Edward VI School	Secondary	Not inspected	mi
Five Spires Academy	Primary	Good	mi
Saxon Hill Academy	Other	Not inspected	mi
Shenstone Lodge School	Other	Not inspected	mi

Outstanding

Good

Requires improvement

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

111,932

Population

Median Age

32%

Owner-Occupied

73%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied

32.0%

Private rent

11.0%

Social rent

13.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in WS14 are 264.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 88% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

264.0 Mbps

Avg Download

48.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

87%

Superfast Coverage

63%

Ultrafast Coverage

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in WS14 is collected by Lichfield. The Band D rate is £2,058/year.

Band A

8.0%

Band B

14.0%

Band C

25.0%

Band D

22.0%

Band E

16.0%

Band F

9.0%

Band G

5.0%

Band H

1.0%

Area Summary

WS14 — LICHFIELD

Area Summary

WS14 (LICHFIELD) offers above-average property prices (£413,888, 44% above national average), low crime (87% below national average), 9 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (264 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Nearby Postcodes

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WS13

LICHFIELD

£399K

▼ 0.6% YoY

WS15

RUGELEY

£277K

▲ 3.3% YoY

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in WS14?

The average house price in WS14 (LICHFIELD) is £413,888, based on 1052 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 44% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have risen by 6.7% over the past year.

Is WS14 a safe area to live?

Crime in WS14 is significantly below the national average (10.5 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (4.5 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (2.0 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.

What are the schools like in WS14?

There are 9 schools in or near WS14. 22% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 2 Good. None require improvement.

What is the council tax in WS14?

Council tax in WS14 is collected by Lichfield. The Band D rate is £2,058 per year (2025–26). This is the total bill including county, district, police, and fire precepts.

What broadband speeds are available in WS14?

The average broadband download speed in WS14 is 264 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 87% of premises, ultrafast to 63%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

What percentage of homes in WS14 are owner-occupied?

According to the ONS Census 2021, 32% of homes in WS14 are owner-occupied. 11% are privately rented and 13% are social housing. The total population is approximately 111,932.