Brook Close Lichfield
21 addresses across 1 postcode (WS13), about 90 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 23401627.
- Energy: 15 homes have an energy certificate (C: 6, D: 7, E: 2).
- Flood: 2 addresses on its postcodes are in areas at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band C; 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 Lichfield City, about 1.1 km away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Beacon Park, is about 220 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 7.6 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.8 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 98 to 102 m above sea level.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is The Langton Medical Group, about 1.0 km away, with 2 practices within 1.6 km.
- People: About 330 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 79% of households owned their home and 45% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 66 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
15 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 69 m². Most common: House, mid-terrace (10); House, end-terrace (5). Built: 1967-1975 (12); 1950-1966 (3). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (10); rented (private) (4).
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 C (33% of about 820 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.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1.0 km
- Angel Croft Hotel, Beacon Street, Lichfield: up to 5 homes, permissioned (320 m)
- St Chads House, Cross Keys, Lichfield: up to 14 homes, not permissioned (570 m)
- Minster Hall Youth Centre, Bird Street, Lichfield: up to 17 homes, not permissioned (590 m)
- Land at Quonians Lane, Cross Keys, Lichfield: up to 74 homes, permissioned (630 m)
- Beaconsfield House, Sandford Street, Lichfield: up to 28 homes, permissioned (640 m)
- The Friary, former Lichfield Library: up to 21 homes, permissioned (780 m)
- Birmingham Road, Guardian House: up to 65 homes, permissioned (1.0 km)
Roadworks
Planned, as of 30 September 2026
- 12 October 2026 to 14 October 2026: BT, Utility asset works, no carriageway incursion, on the footpath (major (paa) works)
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 2 at medium risk and 1 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 21 addresses are between 98 m and 102 m above sea level (100 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WS13 7EP | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Lichfield City 777,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.1 km |
| Lichfield Trent Valley 888,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.3 km | |
| Shenstone 150,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 5.4 km | |
| Bus stops | 4 stops within 400 m, 21 within 800 m; nearest Anson Avenue Christ Church | 90 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Lichfield City Centre | 940 m |
| Car parks | 2 within 800 m; nearest Bird Street Car Park | 560 m |
| EV charging points | 4 within 1.6 km; nearest MFG Charging Station | 350 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Birmingham Airport BHX | 26.7 km |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 2 practices within 1.6 km; nearest The Langton Medical Group | 1.0 km |
| Pharmacies | 5 pharmacies within 1.6 km; nearest Hearts Pharmacy Lichfield | 750 m |
| NHS dentists | 7 practices within 1.6 km; nearest Lichfield Family Dental Surgery | 290 m |
| Hospital | Friary Centre (St Michaels Hospital) | 1.2 km |
| Police station | Lichfield Police Station | 860 m |
| Cash machines | 3 machines within 800 m; nearest Cashpoint® 22 Conduit Street Lloyds Bank | 660 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 7 within 800 m; nearest Beacon Park 29 ha | 220 m |
| Play area | 3 within 800 m; nearest Unnamed 1.6 ha | 300 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m; nearest Unnamed 2.7 ha | 390 m |
| Allotments | 3 within 800 m; nearest Unnamed 3,760 m² | 220 m |
Within 800 m: 7 parks and gardens, 42 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Prince Rupert's Mound: a 17th century fieldwork, a scheduled monument, 120 m south-east. 232 listed buildings are within 1.0 km, 6 of them Grade I and 26 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Prince Rupert's Mound: a 17th century fieldwork | Scheduled monument | 120 m south-east |
| Milley's Hospital | Listed building, Grade II* | 270 m south |
| Cathedral Close and Linear Park, Lichfield | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 280 m south |
| 1-12 and 12A, Vicars' Close (Flats) and Vicars' Hall | Listed building, Grade II* | 310 m south-east |
| Angel Croft Hotel and Attached Outbuilding, Front Railings and Gates | Listed building, Grade II* | 310 m south |
| Bastion to North East Angle and Attached Walls of Garden of Former Episcopal Palace | Listed building, Grade II* | 310 m east |
| NE corner tower, wall and ditch of close defences | Scheduled monument | 330 m east |
| Grey Friars | Scheduled monument | 720 m south-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Minster Pool | Lake or reservoir | 500 m south-east |
| Stowe Pool | Lake or reservoir | 750 m east |
| Collin's Hill | Hill | 1.0 km north-west |
| Green Belt | Wood | 1.2 km west |
| Lady Muriel's Belt | Wood | 1.2 km west |
| Pipe Marsh | Wetland | 2.7 km south-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 7.6 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.8 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 10.9 | 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
Noise figures are still being loaded.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chadsmead Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 480 m | No overall grade (Oct 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| SS Peter and Paul Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 2–11 | 650 m | No published inspection |
| Nether Stowe School | Secondary | 11–18 | 870 m | Report card (Mar 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Needs attention; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Needs attention; Personal development and wellbeing: Needs attention; Inclusion: Needs attention; Leadership and governance: Needs attention; Post-16 provision: Needs attention; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Willows Primary Academy | Primary | 2–11 | 920 m | Report card (Feb 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Strong standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Christ Church CofE (C) Primary School Church of England | Primary | 4–11 | 930 m | Good (Oct 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| The Friary School | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.1 km | No published inspection |
| St Chad's CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 3–11 | 1.2 km | No published inspection |
| St Michael's CofE (C) Primary School Church of England | Primary | 5–11 | 1.2 km | No published inspection |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 1.3 km | Report card (Mar 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Strong standard; Achievement: Strong standard; Attendance and behaviour: Strong standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Strong standard; Early years: Strong standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Charnwood Primary Academy | Primary | 2–11 | 1.3 km | No published inspection |
| Five Spires Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1.3 km | Good (Jul 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| King Edward VI School | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.5 km | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Cathedral Hotel WS13 7AR | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 60 m | 5 Very good | 12 Feb 2025 |
| The Feathers Inn WS13 7BA | Pub/bar/nightclub | 180 m | 4 Good | 15 Nov 2024 |
| The Peaky Chicken @ The Feathers WS13 7BA | Pub/bar/nightclub | 180 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 7 Jan 2026 |
| Rub Me Tender BBQ @ The George & Dragon WS13 7AJ | Mobile caterer | 190 m | 4 Good | 16 Apr 2026 |
| George And Dragon WS13 7AJ | Pub/bar/nightclub | 190 m | 5 Very good | 11 Aug 2026 |
| Wm Morrison WS13 7BG | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 230 m | 5 Very good | 2 Feb 2026 |
| The Fountain WS13 7BG | Pub/bar/nightclub | 320 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Lichfield Cathedral School WS13 7LH | School/college/university | 340 m | 5 Very good | 8 Jul 2025 |
| Lakeside Bistro & Vanilla Pod WS13 6QZ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 400 m | 5 Very good | 2 Apr 2025 |
| PizzaGoGo WS13 7HF | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 410 m | 5 Very good | 30 Jun 2025 |
| Hong Kong Cantonese Takeaway WS13 7HF | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 420 m | 4 Good | 10 Sep 2025 |
| Queens Fish And Chips WS13 7EA | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 430 m | 4 Good | 6 Jan 2026 |
| Bright Horizons Springfields Nursery And Pre-School WS13 7BJ | School/college/university | 430 m | 5 Very good | 10 Nov 2025 |
| Lichfield Cathedral WS13 7LD | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 440 m | 5 Very good | 11 Jul 2025 |
| Salt At Lichfield Cathedral WS13 7LD | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 440 m | 5 Very good | 8 May 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 26 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 13 |
| Vehicle crime | 7 |
| Other theft | 5 |
| Public order | 3 |
| Shoplifting | 3 |
| Robbery | 2 |
| Burglary | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Beacon Street (13); On or near Beaconfields (12); On or near Jordan Close (7); On or near Beacon Mews (7); On or near Seckham Road (5).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 47 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 15% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 28% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 79% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 52% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 5% | 17% |
| Private rented | 15% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 50% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 4% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 33% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 3% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 37% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 50% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 4% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 4% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 8% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km of home (of those who travel to work) | 41% | 65% |
| Work 30 km or more away | 14% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 45% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 14% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 3% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 95% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 7 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
- WS13 7EP: 21 addresses
Nearby streets
Prince Ruperts Way · Brook Close · Darwin Close · Lillington Close · Nether Beacon · Beaconfields · Hill Crest Drive · Anson Avenue · Woods Croft · Swinfen Broun Road · Smithy Lane · Beacon Mews
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.