Lichfield East
Lichfield 005 · 7 sub-areas · 11,527 residents
Lichfield 005 is a residential part of Lichfield, home to around 11,500 people and skewed noticeably older than most of the West Midlands. A typical two-bedroom home lets for about £957 a month — well below the UK median for a 2-bed — and four in five residents own their home, making this one of the most owner-occupied corners of the district.
Lichfield East is a commuter neighbourhood within Lichfield — train into Birmingham runs in around 54 minutes, and the rhythm of weekday mornings is shaped by it. 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 Lichfield East?
2 parks and 4 playgrounds are within five minutes' walk, so greenspace is reliably close at hand; The streets feel safe by national standards — police-recorded crime is well below the country-wide median; Public transport is genuinely strong; most errands and a fair share of social life don't need a car; 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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Figures are aggregated across 7 sub-areas — population-weighted means for rates, sums for counts. Sources cited beneath each section.
Lichfield East in Lichfield
Living in Lichfield East
This part of Lichfield feels settled and quiet — the kind of area where long-term homeowners outnumber renters by a wide margin. With nearly 80% of households owner-occupied and fewer than 11% renting privately, the rental market is thin and turnover is low. That cuts both ways: rents are relatively affordable, but choice is limited.
Cost-wise, Lichfield 005 sits firmly at the affordable end of the West Midlands spectrum. A 2-bed runs around £957 a month — noticeably below the UK national median — and even a 3-bed stays under £1,150. Rents rose nearly 9% in the past year, so the direction of travel is upward, but the base is still low by regional standards. The median house price is around £372,000, and you'd typically need about five and a half years to save a deposit — not easy, but well short of the stretches you'd face in Birmingham or further south.
The population here leans older. Nearly 29% of residents are 65 or over, and the 50–64 bracket adds another 22% on top of that. Families with children are a smaller share of the mix than you'd find in most English neighbourhoods. Single-person households make up just under 30% of homes. If you're moving with a young family or looking for a young professional scene, this part of Lichfield isn't really that place — but if you want a calm, low-density residential area with good access to greenspace, it delivers.
Green space is genuinely close: the nearest is under 300 metres on average, and around half of residents are within easy walking distance of a park or open area. The nearest mainline rail station is roughly 1.4 km away — about a 14-minute walk — linking to Birmingham in under an hour by public transport. Most residents drive, though: 52% commute by car, and only around 2% use public transport. See the streets and sub-areas below for more.
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Frequently asked
- Is Lichfield 005 a nice place to live?
- For the right person, yes. It's quiet, low-crime, and predominantly owner-occupied, with good greenspace access — the nearest park or open space is under 300 metres away on average. It suits older residents or those wanting a settled, residential feel. If you're after a young, renter-heavy neighbourhood with lots of amenities on the doorstep, it's probably not the right fit.
- What is the rent in Lichfield 005?
- A one-bedroom typically runs around £733 a month, a two-bedroom around £957, and a three-bedroom around £1,144. These figures are estimates scaled from district-level data using local sale prices. Rents rose by roughly 9% over the past year, so expect some upward pressure on new tenancies.
- Is Lichfield 005 safe?
- Yes, relatively. The crime rate runs at around 50 incidents per 1,000 residents a year — well below the UK national average of roughly 80. The area's low deprivation score (IMD decile 8.5 out of 10) and high owner-occupation rate both correlate with lower crime. It's one of the safer parts of the West Midlands by the numbers.
- What's the commute from Lichfield 005 to Birmingham?
- By public transport it's around 55 minutes to Birmingham. The nearest mainline rail station is roughly 1.1 km away — about a 14-minute walk. Most residents drive rather than use public transport, with only about 2% of commuters using trains or buses regularly. Nearly 37% work from home, which reduces pressure on the commute entirely.
- Who lives in Lichfield 005?
- Predominantly older, long-term owner-occupiers. Nearly 29% of residents are 65 or over, and the 50–64 group adds another 22%. Only 15% are aged 18–34. It's not a young professional or family-heavy neighbourhood — it's settled, stable, and skewed older than almost anywhere else in the West Midlands.
- What schools are near Lichfield 005?
- There are 88 schools within 2 km, but only around 12% of those within typical catchment distance are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — significantly below the national average of about 89%. The nearest Outstanding school is roughly 1.5 km away. Check current Ofsted ratings and catchment maps directly, as these change and individual results vary considerably.
- How does Lichfield 005 compare to the rest of Lichfield district?
- It's one of the more affluent, older-skewing parts of the district. Owner-occupation at 80% is high even by Lichfield standards, crime is low, and the deprivation score sits in the least-deprived decile. Rents are relatively affordable, though the rental market is thin — the private rented sector accounts for just 11% of homes, so availability can be limited.