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Living in Colton (Lichfield): Liveability Score 48/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Colton (Lichfield) comes out at 48/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Broadband is where Colton (Lichfield) most outperforms the national norm: 83/100 against a median of 60/100 across UK towns. Colton (Lichfield) places 3rd of 8 in the WS15 postcode district.

On broadband specifically, Colton (Lichfield) sits 29 points above the WS15 district figure of 54/100. Safety (93) and economic health (80) sit at 80/100 or above. Below 30/100: healthcare (14), lifestyle (18), schools (21) and transport (25). Wider context for the surrounding area: WS15 postcode district.

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Colton (Lichfield) scores 48 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
93
158.7 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 27 crimes
↑ 95% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 9 crimes
↑ 42% above national average
Burglary 7 crimes
↑ 380% above national average
Public order 7 crimes
↑ 158% above national average
Vehicle crime 5 crimes
↑ 150% above national average
other 11 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Colton Road 13 crimes
  2. 2 Chadwick Crescent 5 crimes
  3. 3 Greywood Rise 5 crimes

Source: data.police.uk · England & Wales only

Environment
57
Air Quality NO₂ 5.709 · PM2.5 6.387 · PM10 10.541 µg/m³
74
Green Space 16
Parks None
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
21
1 school in area · 9 within 4km
1Outstanding
  • The St. Mary's CofE Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Outstanding

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare
14
A&E departmentsWalsall Manor Hospital13.9 mi
New Cross Hospital14.2 mi
Good Hope Hospital15.4 mi
Hospital waitsUniversity Hospitals Of North Midlands NHS Trust1.3 mi
Routine referral (median)10 wks
Treated within 18 weeks64.8%
A&E seen within 4 hrs66%
Nearest GP surgeryHillsprings Health and Wellbeing Centre1.4 mi
GP capacity1,527 patients per GP
0dentists0pharmacies

Score reflects proximity to CQC-rated GP surgeries and hospitals, not facility count. Dentists and pharmacies are shown for context but don't affect the score.

Broadband
83
Full fibre (FTTP)71.5%
available across Lichfield
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
94.1%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
94.1%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.8%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 20 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
80
Employment rate58.5%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed58.5%Unemployed0.9%Retired31%Student2.5%Other inactive7%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial44.7%Skilled & technical31.7%Routine & elementary23.7%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications17.1%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)11.2%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.1%Level 3 (A levels)17.5%Level 4+ (degree & above)32.3%Apprenticeship5.7%Other (incl. vocational)2.1%
Home ownership79.5%
Among the least-deprived 29% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
58
Council tax Lichfield · 2026-27
A £1,568
B £1,829
C £2,091
D £2,352
E £2,875
F £3,397
G £3,920
H £4,704
Energy West Midlands region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band D
Water Severn Trent Water
Average bill regional £424/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
25
Rugeley Trent Valley 1 mi
Rugeley Town 2 mi
Hednesford 6 mi
J13 M6 7.7 mi
J13 M6 7.9 mi
JT6 M6 Toll 8.4 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
18
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Colton (Lichfield) in the last 12 months, which isn't enough for a reliable median. Smaller villages often fall below this in any given year. Figures come from HM Land Registry Price Paid data and are updated monthly, so this may fill in later.

Nearby places

Rugeley 58 1.9 mi away ⇄
Hill Ridware 45 2.5 mi away ⇄
Little Haywood 50 2.8 mi away ⇄
Abbots Bromley 48 3.0 mi away ⇄
Great Haywood 53 3.7 mi away ⇄
Handsacre and Armitage 49 3.7 mi away ⇄
Upper Longdon 40 3.8 mi away ⇄
Longdon 38 4.3 mi away ⇄
Hixon 41 4.6 mi away ⇄
King's Bromley 38 5.0 mi away ⇄
Milford (Stafford) 49 5.0 mi away ⇄
Brocton 44 5.2 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Colton (Lichfield) a nice place to live?

Colton (Lichfield) has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Colton (Lichfield) is 48/100, placing it among a below-average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Colton (Lichfield)?

Colton (Lichfield) is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 93/100. There were 66 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Colton (Lichfield)?

Among the top-rated schools in Colton (Lichfield) is The St. Mary's CofE Primary School, rated Outstanding by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Colton (Lichfield) in total.

Colton (Lichfield) in context

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Postcode districts in Colton (Lichfield)

WS15 52 ⇄

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