The Close, Lichfield
House prices, sold prices and local information for WS13 7LD.
At a glance
2 property sales on The Close, Lichfield have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2021. The most recent sale was on 23 Sep 2024. Most sales here are flat homes, which have sold for an average of £476,500. 1 home here has sold more than once since 2021; 1 of them sold for more the second time.
House prices on The Close compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. The Close has had fewer than two sales in that time, so it is left out. See all WS13 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat | 2 | £476,500 | 23 Sep 2024 |
Sold prices on The Close
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 5, Selwyn House, The Close WS13 7LD | 23 Sep 2024 | £595,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 5, Selwyn House, The Close WS13 7LD | 12 Mar 2021 | £358,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
Sale prices are as recorded by HM Land Registry. Some sales (for example repossessions and company purchases) are listed but left out of the averages.
Sale history: homes sold more than once
| Address | Sales | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Flat 5, Selwyn House, The Close | £358,000 (Mar 2021) → £595,000 (Sep 2024) | +66% over 4 yrs |
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Crime and flood risk near The Close
Crime
245 crimes were reported within about a mile of The Close in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Higher crime than about 70% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Violence & sexual offences | 77 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 52 |
| Public order | 25 |
| Shoplifting | 25 |
| Burglary | 16 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 14 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
The Close is in or near 1 Environment Agency flood area:
- Burton Trent Flood alert area
Flood warning areas cover places at risk from rivers and the sea. Surface water risk isn't included. Check the long-term flood risk for a postcode on GOV.UK.
Schools near The Close
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lichfield Cathedral School 546 pupils | Other independent school Church of England | 2–19 | Report | 0.1 mi |
| SS Peter and Paul Catholic Primary School | Primary Roman Catholic | 2–11 | Report | 0.5 mi |
| Nether Stowe School 692 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Requires improvement Report | 0.5 mi |
| St Chad's CofE Primary School 195 pupils | Primary Church of England | 3–11 | Report | 0.5 mi |
| Chadsmead Primary Academy 188 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.5 mi |
| Queen's Croft High School 201 pupils | Academy special converter | 11–19 | Report | 0.5 mi |
| Christ Church CofE (C) Primary School 420 pupils | Primary Church of England | 4–11 | Good Report | 0.5 mi |
| The Bridge Academy 51 pupils | Academy alternative provision converter | 5–16 | Report | 0.6 mi |
Source: Department for Education (Get Information about Schools) and Ofsted. Grades are from each school's last graded inspection; newer inspections use report cards without a single overall grade, so check the full report. Distances are straight-line. Check catchment areas with the local council.
Getting around and local GPs
Train stations
- Lichfield City station 0.4 mi · 8 min walk
- Lichfield Trent Valley High Level station 1.3 mi · 26 min walk
- Lichfield Trent Valley station 1.3 mi · 26 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Beacon Park (opp, Bird Street) 2 min walk
- Beacon Park (adj, Bird Street) 2 min walk
- Lower Sandford Street (nr, Swan Road) 3 min walk
- Lower Sandford Street (adj, Swan Road) 3 min walk
GP surgeries
- The Westgate Practice
Greenhill H/Ctr,Church St, Lichfield · 0.4 mi - The Langton Medical Group
Eastern Avenue, Lichfield · 0.8 mi
Sources: Department for Transport (NaPTAN) and NHS England practice data. Walking times are estimates from straight-line distance.
Area profile
Deprivation
This neighbourhood is in decile 5 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived 10% of areas in England and 10 the least deprived.
Income: decile 5 of 10 · Crime: decile 3 of 10.
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 49.2% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 28.0% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 22.8% | 17.1% |
| Households | 988 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 8.4% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 58.9% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 32.6% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,654 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 96% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 68% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 68% | 80% |
Share of homes on this street's postcodes that can get each speed. UK figure is the average across all postcodes. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Neighbourhood figures cover the surrounding Lower Layer Super Output Area (about 1,500 residents). Sources: Census 2021 (ONS) and the English Indices of Deprivation 2025.
Nearby streets in WS13
- Lower Sandford Street£150k
- Tye Road£290k
- Hobs Road£106k
- Cross Keys£280k
- Chesterfield Road£299k
- Thompson Way£403k
- Monks Close£325k
- Curborough Road£240k
- Violet Walk£450k
- Beacon Street£503k
- Castle Dyke£87k
- Walsall Road£450k