Willowtree Close Lichfield
18 addresses across 2 postcodes (WS13), about 50 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 23400059.
- Energy: 14 homes have an energy certificate (C: 5, D: 8, E: 1).
- Flood: 6 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 B; 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 1.6 km away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 170 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 84 to 88 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 18 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is The Langton Medical Group, about 580 m away, with 2 practices within 1.6 km.
- People: About 290 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 47% of households owned their home and 21% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 156 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
14 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 84 m². Most common: House, end-terrace (7); House, mid-terrace (5); House, semi-detached (2). Built: 1950-1966 (11); 1930-1949 (2); 1967-1975 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (8); rented (social) (5); 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 B (59% of about 790 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
Finished in the last three months
- 7 August 2026: VIRGIN MEDIA, New service connection, some carriageway incursion, on the footway, verge, footpath (minor works)
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 1 address is in areas at high risk, 5 at medium risk and 11 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 on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| WS13 7NX | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| WS13 7NT | not in 2 or 3 | 1 / 5 / 11 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 18 addresses are between 84 m and 88 m above sea level (87 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WS13 7NT | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| WS13 7NX | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Lichfield City 777,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.6 km |
| Lichfield Trent Valley 888,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.2 km | |
| Shenstone 150,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 6.2 km | |
| Bus stops | 11 stops within 400 m, 28 within 800 m; nearest Reynolds Close Stowe | 40 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Lichfield City Centre | 1.4 km |
| Car parks | Bird Street Car Park | 1.1 km |
| EV charging points | 3 within 1.6 km; nearest MFG Charging Station | 900 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Birmingham Airport BHX | 27.3 km |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 2 practices within 1.6 km; nearest The Langton Medical Group | 580 m |
| Pharmacies | 5 pharmacies within 1.6 km; nearest Hearts Pharmacy Lichfield | 100 m |
| NHS dentists | 5 practices within 1.6 km; nearest Lichfield Family Dental Surgery | 1.0 km |
| Hospital | Samuel Johnson Hospital | 1.3 km |
| Police station | Lichfield Police Station | 1.4 km |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m; nearest Central England Co-Op - Curborough Rd, Curborough Road Cashzone | 230 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 4 within 800 m; nearest Unnamed 6,740 m² | 170 m |
| Largest park within 800 m | Unnamed 8.9 ha | 720 m |
| Play area | 3 within 800 m; nearest Unnamed 70 m² | 200 m |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m; nearest Unnamed 3.5 ha | 390 m |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m; nearest Unnamed 1.5 ha | 730 m |
Within 800 m: 4 parks and gardens, 13 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Church of St Chad, a listed building (Grade II*), 800 m south-east. 56 listed buildings are within 1.0 km, 2 of them Grade I and 10 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Church of St Chad | Listed building, Grade II* | 800 m south-east |
| Bastion to North East Angle and Attached Walls of Garden of Former Episcopal Palace | Listed building, Grade II* | 800 m south |
| NE corner tower, wall and ditch of close defences | Scheduled monument | 820 m south |
| Prince Rupert's Mound: a 17th century fieldwork | Scheduled monument | 820 m south |
| Stowe Hill | Listed building, Grade II* | 850 m south-east |
| Stowe House | Listed building, Grade II* | 880 m south-east |
| Cathedral Close and Linear Park, Lichfield | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 1.0 km south |
| Grey Friars | Scheduled monument | 1.4 km south |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Stowe Pool | Lake or reservoir | 800 m south-east |
| Collin's Hill | Hill | 840 m west |
| Minster Pool | Lake or reservoir | 1.1 km south |
| Green Belt | Wood | 1.6 km south-west |
| Lady Muriel's Belt | Wood | 1.7 km south-west |
| Pipe Marsh | Wetland | 3.4 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
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 60 to 64 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 17 | 18 |
1 of the street's 18 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willows Primary Academy | Primary | 2–11 | 150 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 |
| SS Peter and Paul Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 2–11 | 310 m | No published inspection |
| Chadsmead Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 310 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 |
| Nether Stowe School | Secondary | 11–18 | 610 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 |
| Charnwood Primary Academy | Primary | 2–11 | 670 m | No published inspection |
| The Friary School | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.2 km | No published inspection |
| St Chad's CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 3–11 | 1.2 km | No published inspection |
| Scotch Orchard Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.4 km | Report card (May 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Needs attention; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Needs attention; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Needs attention; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Needs attention; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| St Michael's CofE (C) Primary School Church of England | Primary | 5–11 | 1.5 km | No published inspection |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 1.6 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 |
| Five Spires Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1.7 km | Good (Jul 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Christ Church CofE (C) Primary School Church of England | Primary | 4–11 | 1.7 km | Good (Oct 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mann News And Convenience Store WS13 7HL | Retailers - other | 120 m | 5 Very good | 23 Sep 2025 |
| Hazel Cakes WS13 7HL | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 130 m | 5 Very good | 17 Dec 2025 |
| R Meehan Family Butchers WS13 7HL | Retailers - other | 130 m | 2 Improvement necessary | 4 Sep 2026 |
| MHA Communities South WS13 7NY | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 130 m | 5 Very good | 26 Jun 2025 |
| Dimbles Fish Bar WS13 7HL | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 130 m | 5 Very good | 10 Jan 2025 |
| SPAR WS13 7HL | Retailers - other | 140 m | 4 Good | 29 Oct 2024 |
| Willows Primary School & Willows Nursery WS13 7NU | School/college/university | 150 m | 5 Very good | 17 Sep 2026 |
| Zaytoun Spice WS13 7NR | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 220 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 18 Feb 2025 |
| Central England Co-operative WS13 7NR | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 220 m | 5 Very good | 14 Jan 2026 |
| The Lounge Community Cafe WS13 7JN | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 230 m | 5 Very good | 20 Jan 2025 |
| Jozone Kids Club WS13 7HJ | School/college/university | 300 m | Exempt | |
| Chadsmead Primary Academy WS13 7HJ | School/college/university | 300 m | 5 Very good | 22 Jun 2026 |
| St Peter's & St Paul's Catholic Primary School WS13 7NH | School/college/university | 310 m | 5 Very good | 24 Mar 2026 |
| St Peter & St Pauls Breakfast & Afterschool Club WS13 7NH | School/college/university | 310 m | 5 Very good | 1 Oct 2026 |
| Hey Diddle Diddle Group Inc Catkins Nursery WS13 7PH | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 460 m | Exempt |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 67 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 23 |
| Public order | 21 |
| Shoplifting | 14 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 8 |
| Vehicle crime | 7 |
| Other theft | 6 |
| Other crime | 4 |
| Burglary | 2 |
| Possession of weapons | 2 |
| Drugs | 2 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Willowtree Close (23); On or near Supermarket (21); On or near Curborough Road (18); On or near The Garth (13); On or near Booth Close (11).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 36 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 21% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 11% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 47% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 21% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 45% | 17% |
| Private rented | 9% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 57% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 9% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 14% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 8% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 30% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 47% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 3% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 16% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km of home (of those who travel to work) | 60% | 65% |
| Work 30 km or more away | 6% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 21% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 27% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 5% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 99% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 2 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
Reynolds Close · The Garth · Anglesey Road · Hawkins Close · Dimbles Hill · Paget Close · Hewitt Close · Booth Close · Bloomfield Crescent · Miller Close · Needwood Hill · Oakley Close
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 aircraft, industry or neighbours: noise figures are models of road and rail traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.