Burntwood North East & Longdon
Lichfield 003 · 4 sub-areas · 7,244 residents
Lichfield 003 is a quieter, largely residential corner of Lichfield in the West Midlands, home to around 7,200 people. A typical two-bedroom home lets for about £957 a month — noticeably below the UK median for a 2-bed — and the area skews older and heavily owner-occupied, giving it a settled, suburban feel that contrasts with the city's more central streets.
Burntwood North East & Longdon is a mid-density neighbourhood of Lichfield in the West Midlands region. It sits between busier and quieter parts of the local authority and isn't dominated by a single use — there's a mix of workplaces, housing and local services. The population skews older, with a long-settled feel and a high share of retirees; most homes are owner-occupied, so turnover is low and many residents have been here a long time.
Overview
What's it like to live in Burntwood North East & Longdon?
Greenspace is reachable but isn't on the immediate doorstep — most residents walk a few blocks to reach a park; The streets feel safe by national standards — police-recorded crime is well below the country-wide median; Transport links are limited — a car or e-bike is a practical assumption for most regular trips; rents are roughly in line with the national norm, at around £1,091 a month for a typical home; gigabit broadband is effectively universal.
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Burntwood North East & Longdon in Lichfield
Living in Burntwood North East & Longdon
Lichfield 003 sits within one of the more affluent and established parts of Lichfield, and it shows. Owner-occupation here is striking — around 85% of households own their home outright or with a mortgage, which is well above the national norm. The result is a neighbourhood that feels rooted and quiet rather than transient, with relatively low turnover and a demographic that leans firmly toward families and older residents.
Rents are modest by most standards. A 2-bed comes in at around £957 a month, which is below the UK median, and even a 3-bed averages around £1,144. That affordability is one of the area's clearest selling points, though the deposit-to-income picture is less comfortable — at roughly 5.9 years' worth of savings to a typical deposit, buying here takes commitment, even if prices are lower than comparable commuter towns.
The population skews noticeably older: over a quarter of residents are 65 or above, and the 50–64 bracket accounts for nearly one in four. That means quieter streets, a slower pace, and a community that's largely settled. Younger renters in their 20s and early 30s are a relatively small slice of the population here — just under 14% are in the 18–34 bracket.
Practically speaking, the nearest mainline rail station is roughly 5 km away in straight-line distance. Car dependency is high: nearly 63% of residents commute by car, and just 1.6% use public transport. Working from home is common too, at nearly 32% — a figure that reflects the area's professional, degree-holding resident base. For sub-areas and specific streets, see the streets and sub-areas section below.
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Frequently asked
- Is Lichfield 003 a nice place to live?
- It's a settled, low-crime suburban area with modest rents and strong owner-occupation. The trade-off is that it skews older and quieter, car dependency is high, and the proportion of nearby schools rated Good or Outstanding is well below the national average. It suits people looking for stability and space over buzz and transit links.
- What is the rent in Lichfield 003?
- A one-bedroom typically runs around £733 a month, a two-bedroom around £957, and a three-bedroom around £1,144. These are estimates scaled from district-level data using local sale prices. Rents have risen by around 8.9% year-on-year, so expect upward pressure to continue.
- Is Lichfield 003 safe?
- Yes — the crime rate here is around 34 incidents per 1,000 residents annually, less than half the UK national rate of roughly 80 per 1,000. The area sits in IMD decile 8.5, placing it among the least deprived neighbourhoods in England, which broadly correlates with the low crime figure.
- What's the commute from Lichfield 003 to Birmingham?
- By public transport, Birmingham takes around 102 minutes from the area. The nearest mainline rail station is roughly 5 km away, so you'd need to drive or arrange onward transport to reach it. Most residents here commute by car — just 1.6% use public transport, and nearly a third work from home.
- Who lives in Lichfield 003?
- Predominantly older, settled homeowners. Over half the population is aged 50 or above, and 85% of households own their home. It's not a neighbourhood with a large young professional or student presence — the 18–34 bracket accounts for under 14% of residents.
- What schools are near Lichfield 003?
- There are 18 schools within typical catchment distance, but only around 43% are rated Good or Outstanding. The nearest Outstanding-rated school is approximately 2 km away. It's worth checking current Ofsted ratings and exact catchment boundaries directly before making any decisions.
- How affordable is buying a home in Lichfield 003?
- The median property price is around £397,000. At roughly 5.9 years' worth of savings to a typical deposit, it's achievable for committed buyers but not fast. The area's high owner-occupation rate — 85% — reflects a community that has historically bought rather than rented here.