Irving Close Lichfield
19 addresses across 1 postcode (WS13), about 120 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 23400160.
- Sales: 19 recorded sales since 1995; in 2025 the median was £525,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 12 homes have an energy certificate (C: 5, D: 5, E: 2).
- Flood: 4 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 2 km (1.2 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Beacon Park, is about 660 m (0.4 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 7.5 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.8 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 97 to 103 m above sea level.
- Noise: 13 of its 19 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is The Langton Medical Group, about 680 m (0.4 miles) away.
- People: About 270 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 93% of households owned their home and 34% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 70 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 | £525,000 | £525,000 | £525,000 |
| 2024 | 1 | £444,000 | £444,000 | £444,000 |
| 2023 | 2 | £362,500 | £360,000 | £365,000 |
| 2022 | 1 | £318,000 | £318,000 | £318,000 |
| 2019 | 1 | £275,000 | £275,000 | £275,000 |
| 2018 | 2 | £265,000 | £225,000 | £305,000 |
| 2017 | 1 | £282,000 | £282,000 | £282,000 |
| 2015 | 1 | £157,000 | £157,000 | £157,000 |
| 2013 | 2 | £191,676 | £191,676 | £191,676 |
| 2006 | 2 | £232,500 | £216,000 | £249,000 |
| 2002 | 1 | £119,500 | £119,500 | £119,500 |
| 2001 | 1 | £133,500 | £133,500 | £133,500 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Feb 2025 | 10 WS13 7EN | Detached | £525,000 | |
| 30 Oct 2024 | 11 WS13 7EN | Detached | £444,000 | |
| 21 Sep 2023 | 9 WS13 7EN | Detached | £365,000 | Leasehold. |
| 14 Sep 2023 | 4 WS13 7EN | Detached | £360,000 | |
| 2 Dec 2022 | 19 WS13 7EN | Semi-detached | £318,000 | |
| 16 Aug 2019 | 5 WS13 7EN | Detached | £275,000 | |
| 27 Feb 2019 | 5 WS13 7EN | Detached | £275,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 30 Nov 2018 | 19 WS13 7EN | Semi-detached | £225,000 | |
| 2 Feb 2018 | 7 WS13 7EN | Detached | £305,000 | |
| 10 May 2017 | 11 WS13 7EN | Detached | £282,000 | |
| 31 Jul 2015 | 19 WS13 7EN | Semi-detached | £157,000 | |
| 31 Oct 2013 | 15 WS13 7EN | Detached | £191,676 | |
| 31 Oct 2013 | 15 WS13 7EN | Detached | £191,676 | Leasehold. |
| 27 Oct 2006 | 17 WS13 7EN | Detached | £216,000 | Leasehold. |
| 8 Sep 2006 | 14 WS13 7EN | Detached | £249,000 | Leasehold. |
| 19 Apr 2002 | 9 WS13 7EN | Detached | £119,500 | Leasehold. |
| 13 Dec 2001 | 10 WS13 7EN | Detached | £133,500 | |
| 11 Aug 2000 | 17 WS13 7EN | Detached | £98,950 | Leasehold. |
| 19 Mar 1999 | 9 WS13 7EN | Detached | £75,000 | Leasehold. |
Energy performance certificates
12 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 102 m². Most common: House, detached (10); House, semi-detached (2). Built: 1967-1975 (8); 1976-1982 (3); 1950-1966 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (9).
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 (46% 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
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 1 address is in areas at high risk, 3 at medium risk and 10 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 19 addresses are between 97 m and 103 m above sea level (99 m on average); the ground rises about 6 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WS13 7EN | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Lichfield City 777,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2 km (1.2 miles) |
| Lichfield Trent Valley 888,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.2 km (2 miles) | |
| Shenstone 150,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 6 km (3.7 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 9 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 19 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Kean Close Christ Church | 130 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Lichfield City Centre | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) |
| Car parks | Sandford Street Car Park | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) |
| EV charging points | 2 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest MFG Charging Station | 630 m (0.4 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Birmingham Airport BHX | 27.4 km (17 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest The Langton Medical Group | 680 m (0.4 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 2 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Boots | 680 m (0.4 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Lichfield Family Dental Surgery | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
| Hospital | Friary Centre (St Michaels Hospital) | 2.2 km (1.3 miles) |
| Police station | Lichfield Police Station | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) |
| Cash machines | Central England Co-Op - Curborough Rd, Curborough Road Cashzone | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Beacon Park 29 ha | 660 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,360 m² | 720 m (0.4 miles) |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 3.7 ha | 630 m (0.4 miles) |
| Allotments | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest The Moggs Allotment Gardens 1.2 ha | 680 m (0.4 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 29 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Maple Hayes moated site, a scheduled monument, 620 m (0.4 miles) south-west. 11 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Maple Hayes moated site | Scheduled monument | 620 m (0.4 miles) south-west |
| Prince Rupert's Mound: a 17th century fieldwork | Scheduled monument | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) south-east |
| Cathedral Close and Linear Park, Lichfield | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) south-east |
| NE corner tower, wall and ditch of close defences | Scheduled monument | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) south-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Collin's Hill | Hill | 400 m (0.2 miles) north-east |
| Green Belt | Wood | 690 m (0.4 miles) south-west |
| Fitzherbert Firs | Wood | 840 m (0.5 miles) south-west |
| Minster Pool | Lake or reservoir | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) south-east |
| Pipe Marsh | Wetland | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) south-west |
| Piggot's Bottom | Valley | 4.7 km (2.9 miles) north-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 7.5 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.8 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 11.3 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 70 to 74 | 1 | 0 |
| 65 to 69 | 1 | 0 |
| 60 to 64 | 3 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 8 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 6 | 19 |
13 of the street's 19 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Friary School | Secondary | 11–18 | 200 m | No published inspection |
| Chadsmead Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 890 m (0.6 miles) | 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 |
| Willows Primary Academy | Primary | 2–11 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | 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 |
| SS Peter and Paul Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 2–11 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Christ Church CofE (C) Primary School Church of England | Primary | 4–11 | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Oct 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Nether Stowe School | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | 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 |
| Charnwood Primary Academy | Primary | 2–11 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lichfield Sports Club WS13 7SQ | Pub/bar/nightclub | 70 m | 5 Very good | 6 Sep 2024 |
| The Friary School WS13 7EW | School/college/university | 190 m | 5 Very good | 9 Jul 2025 |
| The Spires Care Home WS13 8JD | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 240 m | 4 Good | 8 Dec 2025 |
| The Hedgehog WS13 8JB | Pub/bar/nightclub | 260 m | 5 Very good | 26 Aug 2026 |
| Morrisons Daily Lichfield WS13 7QP | Retailers - other | 370 m | 5 Very good | 22 Oct 2024 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 33 |
| Public order | 9 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 9 |
| Drugs | 7 |
| Possession of weapons | 2 |
| Burglary | 2 |
| Vehicle crime | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Stafford Road (45); On or near Terry Close (13); On or near Irving Close (4); On or near Garrick Close (3); On or near Lyn Avenue (2).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 54 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 15% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 37% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 93% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 62% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 2% | 17% |
| Private rented | 4% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 48% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 5% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 44% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | under 1% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 34% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 58% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | under 1% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 6% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 47% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 7% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 34% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 19% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 4% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 100% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 10 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 7EN: 19 addresses of 20 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Kean Close · Terry Close · Garrick Close · Siddons Close · Lyn Avenue · Garrick Road · Orchard Close · Longstaff Croft · Cross in Hand Lane · Newton Road · Grange Lane · Heenan Grove
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.