Acres Close Handsacre, Lichfield
4 addresses across 2 postcodes (WS15), about 40 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 23410698.
- Sales: 6 recorded sales since 1995; in 2025 the median was £298,995 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 3 homes have an energy certificate (A: 1, B: 2).
- Flood: No postcode centre on the street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band A; Band D in Lichfield costs £2,352 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Rugeley Town, about 5.3 km (3.3 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 610 m (0.4 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 6.7 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.6 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 76 m above sea level.
- Noise: None of its addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Brereton Surgery, about 4.3 km (2.7 miles) away.
- People: About 340 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 92% of households owned their home and 33% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 20 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | £298,995 | £298,995 | £298,995 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Nov 2025 | 1 WS15 4FN | Semi-detached | £298,995 | New build. |
| 29 Oct 2024 | 3 WS15 4FN | Semi-detached | £152,126 | New build. Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 29 Oct 2024 | 2 WS15 4FN | Semi-detached | £152,126 | New build. Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 29 Oct 2024 | 5 WS15 4FN | Semi-detached | £127,109 | New build. Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 29 Oct 2024 | 4 WS15 4FN | Semi-detached | £127,109 | New build. Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 24 Oct 2024 | 6 WS15 4FN | Other | £240,308 | New build. Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
Energy performance certificates
3 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 50 m². Most common: Maisonette, semi-detached (1); Flat (1); Bungalow, semi-detached (1). Built: 2024 (2); 2022 (1).
Council tax
What each band costs in Lichfield in 2026-27: Band D £2,352 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,568 | £1,829 | £2,091 | £2,352 | £2,875 | £3,397 | £3,920 | £4,704 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band A (38% of about 720 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 30 September 2026.
Flood risk
The Environment Agency's long-term flood risk figures have not been loaded for this street's postcodes yet.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's addresses are about 76 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WS15 4FL | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| WS15 4FN | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Rugeley Town 185,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 5.3 km (3.3 miles) |
| Rugeley Trent Valley 201,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 5.8 km (3.6 miles) | |
| Lichfield City 777,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 6.9 km (4.3 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 6 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 12 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Fair View Handsacre | 230 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Rugeley Town Centre | 5.5 km (3.4 miles) |
| EV charging points | Roam Charging Station | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Birmingham Airport BHX | 32.5 km (20 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | Brereton Surgery | 4.3 km (2.7 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 1 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Boots | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| NHS dentists | Dental Surgery | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
| Hospital | Samuel Johnson Hospital | 6.6 km (4.1 miles) |
| Police station | Rugeley Police Station | 5.6 km (3.5 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Handsacre Local | 370 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 7,060 m² | 610 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,880 m² | 470 m (0.3 miles) |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2,910 m² | 460 m (0.3 miles) |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2,790 m² | 740 m (0.5 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 1 park or garden, 0.7 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Moated site of Handsacre Hall., a scheduled monument, 380 m west. 6 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Moated site of Handsacre Hall. | Scheduled monument | 380 m west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Ketchithays Plantation | Wood | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) north-east |
| Hood Lane Covert | Wood | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) south-west |
| Pingle Covert | Wood | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) north-west |
| Church Hill | Hill | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) south-west |
| Hanch Reservoir | Lake or reservoir | 2 km (1.3 miles) south-east |
| Piggot's Bottom | Valley | 3.9 km (2.4 miles) south-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 6.7 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.6 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 11.1 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; PM2.5 is above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 60 to 64 | 0 | 1 |
| 55 to 59 | 0 | 3 |
| Under 55 | 4 | 0 |
4 of the street's 4 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from railways, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Lichfield: see them on the Lichfield page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hayes Meadow Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 100 m | No published inspection |
| The Croft Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | Report card (Jun 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Needs attention; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| St James Church of England Primary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hayes Meadow Primary School Snack Provision WS15 4EU | School/college/university | 110 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Hayes Meadow Primary School WS15 4EU | School/college/university | 190 m | 5 Very good | 8 Oct 2026 |
| Poppins Day Nursery WS15 4DF | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 230 m | Awaiting publication | |
| Aladdin's - Handsacre WS15 4EH | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 290 m | 5 Very good | 19 Jan 2026 |
| Handsacre Local Ltd WS15 4EH | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 290 m | 5 Very good | 5 Aug 2025 |
| Good View WS15 4EH | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 380 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 7 May 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 8 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 5 |
| Vehicle crime | 4 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Proctors Road (4); On or near Robinson Way (4); On or near Tuppenhurst Lane (3); On or near Rowan Drive (2); On or near Spode Avenue (2).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 50 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 15% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 22% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 92% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 52% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 0% | 17% |
| Private rented | 8% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 55% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 3% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 29% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 4% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 25% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 68% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 1% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 3% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 51% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 6% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 33% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 11% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 8% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 100% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 6 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Robinson Way · Barn Road · Hyden Close · Boxer Close · Wedgewood Avenue · Warren Croft · Metcalf Close · Spode Avenue · St Lukes Walk · Broome Walk · Rowan Drive · Woodlands Way
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.