Fazeley, Mile Oak & Drayton Basset
Lichfield 012 · 4 sub-areas · 7,503 residents
Lichfield 012 is a residential stretch within Lichfield district, home to around 7,500 people. A typical two-bedroom home lets for about £957 a month — noticeably below the UK national median for a 2-bed, and reflective of a neighbourhood that's predominantly owner-occupied and family-oriented. Rents rose by nearly 9% in the past year, so affordability is tightening.
Fazeley, Mile Oak & Drayton Basset 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.
Overview
What's it like to live in Fazeley, Mile Oak & Drayton Basset?
Greenspace is reachable but isn't on the immediate doorstep — most residents walk a few blocks to reach a park; there's effectively nothing within walking distance — eating out, drinking and shopping mean a drive; Crime sits around the national average — neither a notable concern nor a notable selling point; rents are roughly in line with the national norm, at around £1,091 a month for a typical home.
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Fazeley, Mile Oak & Drayton Basset in Lichfield
Living in Fazeley, Mile Oak & Drayton Basset
This part of Lichfield feels settled and suburban — the kind of area where families put down roots rather than pass through. Owner-occupation runs at around 68%, which is high even by Midlands market-town standards, and the population skews older than you might expect, with a strong 50-plus cohort alongside a meaningful share of under-18s. It doesn't have the buzz of a city neighbourhood, but that's largely the point.
On cost, it sits comfortably below the national average for renters. A 3-bed comes in at roughly £1,144 a month, and a 1-bed at around £733 — both figures that look reasonable compared to Birmingham prices, let alone anywhere in the south. The trade-off is that the area is car-dependent: around 62% of residents drive to work, and only about 2% use public transport for their commute. If you don't have a car, life here is harder.
The population is notably homogeneous — around 95% UK-born — and the degree-qualification rate sits at about 25%, which is moderate rather than high. Single-person households account for roughly one in four homes, but couples with children are also a significant presence, pointing to a mixed but settled demographic. Working from home is more common than in many comparable areas: over a quarter of residents work from home, which partly explains why public transport usage is so low.
Practically, the nearest mainline rail station is roughly 3.6 km away — about a 45-minute walk, so you'll need a car or bike to reach it conveniently. Birmingham is around 66 minutes by public transport. Broadband coverage is reasonable, with 58% of premises able to access gigabit-speed connections. See the streets and sub-areas below for more detail on specific pockets of the neighbourhood.
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Frequently asked
- Is Lichfield 012 a nice place to live?
- It's a settled, predominantly owner-occupied suburban area that suits families and older residents well. It's quiet and relatively affordable by Midlands standards, but it's car-dependent and the school quality picture is weaker than the national average — both worth weighing before you commit.
- What is the rent in Lichfield 012?
- Expect to pay around £733 a month for a one-bedroom home, about £957 for a two-bedroom, and roughly £1,144 for a three-bedroom. These are estimates scaled from council-level data. Rents rose by nearly 9% in the past year, so prices are moving upward.
- Is Lichfield 012 safe?
- Crime runs at around 96.5 incidents per 1,000 residents annually — slightly above the UK national rate of roughly 80 per 1,000, but not dramatically so given the area's mid-range deprivation profile. It's not considered a high-crime neighbourhood.
- What's the commute from Lichfield 012 to Birmingham?
- Around 66 minutes by public transport. The nearest mainline rail station is roughly 3.6 km away, so you'd need to drive or cycle to reach it. Most residents commute by car — about 62% do so — which significantly changes the journey time picture.
- Who lives in Lichfield 012?
- Mostly settled families and older residents — around 41% are aged 50 or over, and two-thirds of homes are owner-occupied. Single-person households make up about a quarter of homes. It's a predominantly UK-born, moderately qualified population with a notable share of people working from home.
- What schools are near Lichfield 012?
- There are 10 schools within typical catchment distance, but only around 9.5% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — well below the national average. The nearest Outstanding school is about 6 km away. School quality is worth researching carefully before moving here with children.
- How affordable is buying a home in Lichfield 012?
- The median house price is around £312,000. On a typical local salary, you'd need roughly 4.6 years to save a deposit — more manageable than many southern markets, but not cheap. Rents have also risen by about 9% in the past year, so the window of relative affordability may be narrowing.