# Lichfield (WS13) Market Overview WS13 recorded a five-year compound annual growth rate of 2.7% in property prices alongside 5.5% rental growth, indicating a rental-led market dynamic. The postcode district ranks in the 96th percentile nationally for trajectory potential with a score of 62.2, classified as strong. Population expansion of 1.4% over five years suggests modest demographic growth, whilst the pre-cursor gentrification stage indicates early-stage development characteristics. These metrics reflect a market where rental returns have outpaced capital appreciation, relevant for investors evaluating income-focused strategies in this West Midlands location.
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See plans from £20/moKey signals
- 1Property prices up 2.1% over 5 years (5yr CAGR)
- 2Rents growing at 5.5% per year
- 3Population growing at 1.4% per year
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What's changing in Lichfield · June 2026
The trajectory score moved down 1.1 points this month to 61/100, driven mainly by safety.
46 planning applications submitted in WS13 over the last six months.
Lichfield (WS13) common questions
Is Lichfield up and coming?
Praesago's gentrification model currently classifies Lichfield (WS13) as Pre-Cursor. Its trajectory score is 61/100 (Strong), in the top 5% of districts nationally. The score is up 0.5 points over the last 12 months.
Is Lichfield safe?
Lichfield has a safety score of 33/100 on Praesago's index, based on police.uk recorded crime data.
What is the average house price in Lichfield?
The average property price in Lichfield (WS13) is £304k as of January 2026, based on UK House Price Index data. Prices have grown at 2.1% per year over the last five years.
What is the average rent in Lichfield?
The median monthly rent in Lichfield (WS13) is £1,046 (2026), based on ONS private rental data.
Which areas are near Lichfield?
Neighbouring postcode districts include Lichfield (WS14), Sutton Coldfield (B73), Birmingham (B18), Burntwood (WS7), Birmingham (B42). Each has its own monthly data page on Praesago.
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