Town Pop. 1,352

Living in Whittington (Lichfield): Liveability Score 38/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Whittington (Lichfield) comes out at 38/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Economic health is where Whittington (Lichfield) most outperforms the national norm: 89/100 against a median of 67/100 across UK towns. Furthest below the national norm is safety, at 61/100 against a town median of 88/100.

Whittington (Lichfield) places 5th of 7 in the WS14 postcode district. Against the wider WS14 district average of 46/100, that is 8 points below. On economic health specifically, Whittington (Lichfield) sits 15 points above the WS14 district figure of 74/100. For the surrounding area, see WS14 postcode district.

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Whittington (Lichfield) scores 38 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
61
221.9 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 123 crimes
↑ 173% above national average
Other crime 37 crimes
↑ 1270% above national average
Vehicle crime 35 crimes
↑ 440% above national average
Other theft 29 crimes
↑ 245% above national average
Public order 19 crimes
↑ 117% above national average
other 57 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Broom Covert Road 89 crimes
  2. 2 Drayton Manor Drive 22 crimes
  3. 3 London Road 21 crimes

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

Environment
59
Air Quality NO₂ 7.1 · PM2.5 6.7 · PM10 11 µg/m³
72
Green Space 27
Parks Ample 6
Sports Pitches Adequate 4
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Adequate 5

Services

Schools
14
1 school in area · 11 within 4km
1Ungraded
  • Whittington Primary and Nursery SchoolPrimary
    Ungraded

Ungraded: inspected, but Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade (since Sept 2024).

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

Healthcare
6
A&E departmentsGood Hope Hospital6.3 mi
Walsall Manor Hospital10.5 mi
Midland Metropolitan University Hospital13.6 mi
Hospital waitsMidlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust0.4 mi
Routine referral (median)4 wks
Treated within 18 weeks92.8%
Nearest GP surgeryThe Westgate Practice2.3 mi
GP capacity1,499 patients per GP
1dentist1pharmacy

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
38
Full fibre (FTTP)71.5%
available across Lichfield
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
73.5%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
76.7%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
96.4%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 65 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
89
Employment rate51%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed51%Unemployed3.1%Retired24.7%Student3.7%Other inactive17.4%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial43.2%Skilled & technical35.6%Routine & elementary21.1%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications14.2%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)12.2%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)16.7%Level 3 (A levels)15.8%Level 4+ (degree & above)32.2%Apprenticeship5.2%Other (incl. vocational)3.7%
Home ownership82%
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
24
Lichfield Trent Valley 1.9 mi
Lichfield City 2.6 mi
Shenstone 3.9 mi
JT4 M6 Toll 2.9 mi
JT4 M6 Toll 2.9 mi
JT5 M6 Toll 3.4 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
28
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways Some 1
Fitness Some 1

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £355,600 14
5-year monthly trend
All
£260k £308k £358k £407k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Nearby places

Weeford 31 1.7 mi away ⇄
Streethay 45 1.9 mi away ⇄
Hopwas 38 2.2 mi away ⇄
Elford 42 2.4 mi away ⇄
Lichfield 53 2.7 mi away ⇄
Fradley 37 3.0 mi away ⇄
Shenstone 34 3.8 mi away ⇄
Hints 0 4.1 mi away ⇄
Edingale 40 4.3 mi away ⇄
Fazeley 48 4.3 mi away ⇄
Alrewas 39 4.4 mi away ⇄
Tamworth 62 4.8 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Whittington (Lichfield) a nice place to live?

Whittington (Lichfield) has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Whittington (Lichfield) is 38/100, 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 Whittington (Lichfield)?

Whittington (Lichfield) has crime levels below the national average. Our safety score is 61/100. There were 300 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are house prices like in Whittington (Lichfield)?

The current median house price in Whittington (Lichfield) is £355,600, around 25% above the England and Wales average. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 12%.

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Postcode districts in Whittington (Lichfield)

WS14 46 ⇄

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