Springle Styche Lane Lichfield
20 addresses across 1 postcode (WS7), about 440 m (0.3 miles) long, classed as a minor road. USRN 23400695.
- Sales: 9 recorded sales since 1995; in 2025 the median was £295,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 5 homes have an energy certificate (C: 1, D: 4).
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area 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 E; Band D in Lichfield costs £2,352 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 0% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Lichfield City, about 5.8 km (3.6 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 620 m (0.4 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 7.3 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.9 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 137 to 150 m above sea level.
- Noise: 8 of its 20 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Darwin Medical Practice, about 1.5 km (1 mile) away.
- People: About 290 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 96% of households owned their home and 41% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 1 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often other theft.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | £295,000 | £295,000 | £295,000 |
| 2018 | 1 | £610,000 | £610,000 | £610,000 |
| 2010 | 1 | £182,500 | £182,500 | £182,500 |
| 2007 | 1 | £215,000 | £215,000 | £215,000 |
| 2005 | 1 | £340,000 | £340,000 | £340,000 |
| 2004 | 1 | £189,950 | £189,950 | £189,950 |
| 2001 | 1 | £65,000 | £65,000 | £65,000 |
| 1999 | 1 | £65,000 | £65,000 | £65,000 |
| 1995 | 1 | £96,000 | £96,000 | £96,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Jul 2025 | 41 WS7 9HD | Semi-detached | £295,000 | |
| 12 Sep 2018 | 45 WS7 9HD | Detached | £610,000 | |
| 13 Sep 2010 | 1 WS7 9HD | Semi-detached | £182,500 | |
| 2 Feb 2007 | 37 WS7 9HD | Detached | £215,000 | |
| 28 Jan 2005 | 45 WS7 9HD | Detached | £340,000 | |
| 14 May 2004 | 3 WS7 9HD | Detached | £189,950 | |
| 9 Nov 2001 | 39 WS7 9HD | Semi-detached | £65,000 | |
| 11 Oct 1999 | 41 WS7 9HD | Semi-detached | £65,000 | |
| 8 Dec 1995 | 35 WS7 9HD | Detached | £96,000 |
Energy performance certificates
5 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 99 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (3); House, detached (2). Built: 1900-1929 (4); 1983-1990 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (4); rented (private) (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 E (36% of about 670 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: yes, Lichfield.
Roadworks
Planned, as of 30 September 2026
- 5 October 2026 to 9 October 2026: SEVERN TRENT WATER, Utility repair and maintenance works, road closure, on the carriageway (major works)
- 4 January 2027 to 4 March 2027: SEVERN TRENT WATER, Utility repair and maintenance works, road closure, on the carriageway, verge (major (paa) works)
- 4 January 2027 to 4 March 2027: SEVERN TRENT WATER, Utility repair and maintenance works, road closure, on the carriageway, verge (major works, permit applied for)
Flood risk
No address in this street's postcodes is in an area at high, medium or low risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. The rest are in areas at very low risk: less than a 0.1% (1 in 1,000) chance a year.
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 20 addresses are between 137 m and 150 m above sea level (140 m on average); the ground rises about 13 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WS7 9HD | 64% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Lichfield City 777,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 5.8 km (3.6 miles) |
| Hednesford 276,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 6.7 km (4.1 miles) | |
| Shenstone 150,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 7.1 km (4.4 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 0 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 8 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Hunter Avenue Burntwood | 710 m (0.4 miles) |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Lichfield City Centre | 5.7 km (3.6 miles) |
| EV charging points | InstaVolt Charging Station | 2 km (1.2 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Birmingham Airport BHX | 28.3 km (18 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Darwin Medical Practice | 1.5 km (1 mile) |
| Pharmacies | 2 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest N & J's Chemist | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| NHS dentists | Inspire Dental And Implant Centre | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) |
| Hospital | Friary Centre (St Michaels Hospital) | 6.3 km (3.9 miles) |
| Police station | Brownhills Police Station | 4.7 km (2.9 miles) |
| Cash machines | The Cooperative Food Morley Road, Chase Terrace Cashzone | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.1 ha | 620 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | Unnamed 1,710 m² | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Playing field | Unnamed 1.9 ha | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Allotments | Unnamed 2,610 m² | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 1 park or garden, 1.1 hectares in all.
Landmarks
5 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Hobstone Hill | Hill | 1.5 km (1 mile) east |
| Gentleshaw Hill | Hill | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) north-west |
| Darling's Hayes | Wood | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) north |
| Noddyfield Valley | Valley | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) north-west |
| Biddulph's Pool | Lake or reservoir | 3.1 km (1.9 miles) west |
| Pipe Marsh | Wetland | 3.6 km (2.2 miles) south-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 7.3 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.9 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 11.2 | 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 | 3 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 5 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 12 | 20 |
8 of the street's 20 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highfields Primary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | 820 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| Fulfen Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 920 m (0.6 miles) | Outstanding (Nov 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Boney Hay Primary Academy | Primary | 2–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Springhill Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| Chase Terrace Academy | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.7 km (1 mile) | No overall grade (Apr 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Chase Terrace Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Drill Inn WS7 9HD | Pub/bar/nightclub | 110 m | 5 Very good | 8 Jul 2026 |
| The Nags Head WS7 9HA | Pub/bar/nightclub | 320 m | 4 Good | 5 Aug 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Other theft | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Springle Styche Lane (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 52 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 15% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 32% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 96% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 57% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | under 1% | 17% |
| Private rented | 3% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 57% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | under 1% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 34% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | under 1% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 42% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 51% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 2% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 2% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 2% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 62% | 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) | 41% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 13% | 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 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
- WS7 9HD: 20 addresses
Nearby streets
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.