House prices in Lichfield
The median price paid for a home in Lichfield was £303,040 in the 12 months to September 2026, from 1,356 sales. House prices in Lichfield rose 0.2% in the year to September 2026, and are 10.2% higher than five years earlier. In the 12 months to September 2026, the median price in Lichfield was 24% higher than the median for West Midlands (£245,000). The average private rent in Lichfield was £1,103 a month in August 2026, 7.5% up on a year earlier (ONS). Lichfield had 6.1 crimes per 100 people recorded by the police in the 12 months to August 2026.
Where Lichfield stands out
- In the year ending June 2025, Lichfield had the 21st biggest net gain of people from moves within the UK of 318 local authorities in England and Wales: +16.8 per 1,000 residents.
- Rents in Lichfield had the 25th biggest rent rise of 316 local authorities in England and Wales in the year to August 2026 (+7.5%).
House prices in Lichfield
The median price paid in Lichfield was £303,040 in the 12 months to September 2026, from 1,356 sales, or £3,466 per square metre of floor area.
By type of home
| Type | Median price | Sales | Per m² | 1 year | 5 years | West Midlands |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | £480,000 | 464 | £3,844 | +6.7% | +20.0% | £390,000 |
| Semi-detached | £285,000 | 479 | £3,389 | +3.6% | +19.8% | £247,000 |
| Terraced | £240,000 | 263 | £3,188 | −0.8% | +15.3% | £200,000 |
| Flats | £165,000 | 150 | £2,865 | 0.0% | +10.0% | £135,000 |
Compared with West Midlands and England
Median price
Price per m² of floor area
| Area | Median price | 1 year | 5 years | Per m² | Per m², 1 year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lichfield | £303,040 | +0.2% | +10.2% | £3,466 | +1.5% |
| West Midlands | £245,000 | 0.0% | +12.9% | £2,950 | +0.1% |
| England | £285,000 | −1.4% | +5.6% | £3,333 | −0.6% |
By floor area, homes in Lichfield sold for a median £3,466 per m² in the 12 months to September 2026, 17% higher than the figure for West Midlands (£2,950).
Lichfield has the 143rd highest median price of 317 local authorities in England and Wales, and the 7th highest of 30 local authorities in West Midlands.
Its +0.2% change over the year is the 102nd biggest price rise of 317 in England and Wales, and the 10th biggest rise of 30 local authorities in West Midlands.
People moving in and out in Lichfield
In the year ending June 2025, 7,290 people moved to Lichfield from elsewhere in the UK and 5,404 moved away, a net gain of 1,886 (16.8 per 1,000 residents).
Most moved in from
- Birmingham 1,517
- Walsall 753
- Cannock Chase 721
Most moved out to
- Cannock Chase 647
- Birmingham 446
- East Staffordshire 370
Moves within the UK only (ONS internal migration); people arriving from or leaving for abroad aren't counted.
Rents in Lichfield
The average private rent in Lichfield was £1,103 a month in August 2026, 7.5% up on a year earlier. Rents in Lichfield are 35.0% higher than five years earlier (August 2026 against August 2021).
Lichfield has the 144th highest average rent of 316 local authorities in England and Wales, and the 4th highest of 30 local authorities in West Midlands.
How many homes sell in Lichfield
1,250 homes were sold in Lichfield in the 12 months to September 2026, 1.12 for every 100 people living there. In the 12 months to June 2026, sales in Lichfield were 7.9% up on the year before and 32.8% lower than five years earlier.
That is the 94th most sales per person of 317 local authorities in England and Wales, and the 4th most of 30 local authorities in West Midlands.
Home sales per 100 people: sales recorded by HM Land Registry, less those not at full market value, against ONS's population estimate.
Crime in Lichfield
The police recorded 6,975 crimes in Lichfield in the 12 months to August 2026, 6.1 for every 100 people living or working there. Recorded crime in Lichfield rose 10.4% in the 12 months to August 2026 compared with the 12 months before, and is 2.1% higher than three years earlier.
| Kind of crime | Per 100 people |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 2.72 |
| Anti-social behaviour, damage, drugs and public order | 2.17 |
| Theft and vehicle crime | 0.91 |
| Burglary and robbery | 0.32 |
Lichfield has the 75th lowest crime rate of 302 local authorities in England and Wales with full figures, and the 9th lowest of 30 local authorities in West Midlands.
The figure for England leaves out Gloucestershire and Greater Manchester, whose police have not published every month.
Street crime from police.uk. People are those living there plus those coming in to work, so town and city centres aren't overstated.
Deprivation in Lichfield
Lichfield is the 56th least deprived of 296 local authorities in England on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (where 1 is the most deprived).
| Part of the index | Rank of 296 (1 = most deprived) |
|---|---|
| Overall | 241st |
| Income | 226th |
| Employment | 197th |
| Education and skills | 219th |
| Health | 191st |
| Crime | 264th |
| Barriers to housing and services | 207th |
| Living environment | 264th |
Broadband and mobile in Lichfield
83.2% of premises in Lichfield can get gigabit broadband and 97.3% can get superfast (30 Mbit/s or more), by Ofcom's latest figures. 73.8% can get full fibre, and 0.9% get under 10 Mbit/s. Its gigabit coverage is the 95th lowest of 318 local authorities in England and Wales.
Premises able to get gigabit broadband
75.8% of premises in Lichfield get good 4G indoors from all four mobile networks (England: 91.2%).
Questions about Lichfield
How much does a house cost in Lichfield?
The median price paid for a home in Lichfield was £303,040 in the 12 months to September 2026. By type: detached £480,000; semi-detached £285,000; terraced £240,000; flats £165,000.
Are house prices in Lichfield going up?
In the year to September 2026, the median price in Lichfield rose 0.2%, and over five years it rose 10.2%. Across West Midlands prices did not change 0.0% over the same year.
How much is rent in Lichfield?
The average private rent in Lichfield was £1,103 a month in August 2026. 1 bed £741; 2 bed £967; 3 bed £1,158; 4+ bed £1,697.
Is Lichfield a safe place to live?
Lichfield had 6.1 crimes per 100 people in the 12 months to August 2026, the 75th lowest of 302 local authorities in England and Wales with full figures. The figure for West Midlands was 8.3. Crime varies a lot from street to street: look up a postcode on the map for its own figures.
Can you get full fibre broadband in Lichfield?
73.8% of premises in Lichfield can get full fibre and 83.2% can get gigabit broadband, by Ofcom's latest figures.
Nearby areas
- Tamworth 10 km
- Cannock Chase 15 km
- Walsall 18 km
- North Warwickshire 18 km
- South Derbyshire 22 km
Sources: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, ONS (private rents, population estimates, internal migration), police.uk, MHCLG English Indices of Deprivation 2025, Ofcom Connected Nations. Figures updated November 2026. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right; Office for National Statistics and police.uk data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.