Windmill Close Lichfield
41 addresses across 2 postcodes (WS13), about 140 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 23400364.
- Sales: 33 recorded sales since 1995; in 2024 the median was £160,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 24 homes have an energy certificate (C: 9, D: 14, E: 1).
- 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 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 1.7 km away in a straight line.
- Green space: There is a small park or garden about 310 m away, and Beacon Park (29 hectares) is about 690 m 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 95 to 99 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 41 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is The Langton Medical Group, about 400 m away, with 2 practices within 1.6 km.
- People: About 610 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 55% of households owned their home and 27% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 112 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | £160,000 | £160,000 | £160,000 |
| 2022 | 1 | £220,000 | £220,000 | £220,000 |
| 2019 | 3 | £156,500 | £140,000 | £160,000 |
| 2018 | 1 | £157,000 | £157,000 | £157,000 |
| 2017 | 1 | £165,000 | £165,000 | £165,000 |
| 2016 | 1 | £142,000 | £142,000 | £142,000 |
| 2015 | 1 | £102,000 | £102,000 | £102,000 |
| 2014 | 2 | £155,000 | £145,000 | £165,000 |
| 2013 | 1 | £130,000 | £130,000 | £130,000 |
| 2011 | 1 | £120,000 | £120,000 | £120,000 |
| 2010 | 2 | £117,500 | £115,000 | £120,000 |
| 2008 | 2 | £114,750 | £107,000 | £122,500 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Nov 2024 | 7 WS13 7HX | Terraced | £160,000 | |
| 31 Oct 2023 | 11 WS13 7HX | Other | £228,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 13 Sep 2022 | 4 WS13 7HX | Terraced | £220,000 | |
| 5 Jul 2019 | 28 WS13 7HX | Terraced | £160,000 | |
| 24 Jun 2019 | 43 WS13 7HX | Terraced | £156,500 | |
| 24 May 2019 | 32 WS13 7HX | Terraced | £140,000 | |
| 5 Apr 2019 | 9 WS13 7HX | Terraced | £150,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 16 Mar 2018 | 43 WS13 7HX | Terraced | £157,000 | |
| 31 Aug 2017 | 4 WS13 7HX | Terraced | £165,000 | |
| 1 Sep 2016 | 33 WS13 7HX | Terraced | £142,000 | |
| 22 May 2015 | 9 WS13 7HX | Terraced | £102,000 | |
| 16 Dec 2014 | 17 WS13 7HX | Terraced | £145,000 | |
| 2 Oct 2014 | 24 WS13 7HX | Terraced | £165,000 | |
| 16 Aug 2013 | 43 WS13 7HX | Terraced | £130,000 | |
| 31 Oct 2011 | 26 WS13 7HX | Terraced | £120,000 | |
| 29 Oct 2010 | 43 WS13 7HX | Semi-detached | £120,000 | |
| 12 Feb 2010 | 23 WS13 7HX | Terraced | £115,000 | |
| 17 Oct 2008 | 43 WS13 7HX | Semi-detached | £107,000 | |
| 18 Mar 2008 | 24 WS13 7HX | Terraced | £122,500 | |
| 13 Dec 2006 | 19 WS13 7HX | Semi-detached | £100,000 | |
| 10 Nov 2006 | 33 WS13 7HX | Terraced | £115,000 | |
| 14 Jul 2006 | 17 WS13 7HX | Terraced | £125,000 | |
| 19 May 2006 | 4 WS13 7HX | Terraced | £111,500 | |
| 1 Dec 2005 | 21 WS13 7HX | Terraced | £121,500 | |
| 4 Nov 2005 | 26 WS13 7HX | Terraced | £127,500 | |
| 23 Jun 2005 | 26 WS13 7HX | Terraced | £129,995 | |
| 23 Mar 2005 | 32 WS13 7HX | Terraced | £100,000 | |
| 15 Apr 2002 | 43 WS13 7HX | Semi-detached | £58,000 | |
| 25 Jun 2001 | 26 WS13 7HX | Terraced | £59,950 | |
| 1 Feb 1999 | 22 WS13 7HX | Terraced | £26,100 | |
| 30 Oct 1998 | 33 WS13 7HX | Terraced | £37,500 | |
| 26 Oct 1998 | 17 WS13 7HX | Terraced | £50,000 | |
| 16 Sep 1996 | 25 WS13 7HX | Semi-detached | £44,950 |
Energy performance certificates
24 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 82 m². Most common: House, mid-terrace (11); House, end-terrace (11); House, semi-detached (2). Built: 1950-1966 (18); 1967-1975 (3); 1976-1982 (2). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (11); owner-occupied (8); rented (private) (2).
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 (1.0 km)
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
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 on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 41 addresses are between 95 m and 99 m above sea level (97 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WS13 7HU | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| WS13 7HX | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Lichfield City 777,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.7 km |
| Lichfield Trent Valley 888,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.7 km | |
| Shenstone 150,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 6.0 km | |
| Bus stops | 8 stops within 400 m, 27 within 800 m; nearest Windmill Lane Christ Church | 140 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Lichfield City Centre | 1.6 km |
| Car parks | Bird Street Car Park | 1.2 km |
| EV charging points | 3 within 1.6 km; nearest MFG Charging Station | 480 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 | 400 m |
| Pharmacies | 5 pharmacies within 1.6 km; nearest Boots | 400 m |
| NHS dentists | 5 practices within 1.6 km; nearest Lichfield Family Dental Surgery | 930 m |
| Hospital | Friary Centre (St Michaels Hospital) | 1.7 km |
| Police station | Lichfield Police Station | 1.5 km |
| Cash machines | Central England Co-Op - Curborough Rd, Curborough Road Cashzone | 840 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 4 within 800 m; nearest Unnamed 1,160 m² | 310 m |
| Largest park within 800 m | Beacon Park 29 ha | 690 m |
| Play area | 3 within 800 m; nearest Unnamed 1,360 m² | 330 m |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m; nearest Unnamed 3.7 ha | 530 m |
| Allotments | 2 within 800 m; nearest Unnamed 3,760 m² | 490 m |
Within 800 m: 4 parks and gardens, 33 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Prince Rupert's Mound: a 17th century fieldwork, a scheduled monument, 750 m south-east. 49 listed buildings are within 1.0 km, 2 of them Grade I and 9 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Prince Rupert's Mound: a 17th century fieldwork | Scheduled monument | 750 m south-east |
| Bastion to North East Angle and Attached Walls of Garden of Former Episcopal Palace | Listed building, Grade II* | 890 m south-east |
| NE corner tower, wall and ditch of close defences | Scheduled monument | 910 m south-east |
| Milley's Hospital | Listed building, Grade II* | 910 m south-east |
| Cathedral Close and Linear Park, Lichfield | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 910 m south |
| The Deanery and Attached Gate | Listed building, Grade II* | 940 m south-east |
| Maple Hayes moated site | Scheduled monument | 950 m south-west |
| Angel Croft Hotel and Attached Outbuilding, Front Railings and Gates | Listed building, Grade II* | 1.0 km south-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Collin's Hill | Hill | 370 m north-west |
| Green Belt | Wood | 1.0 km south-west |
| Minster Pool | Lake or reservoir | 1.1 km south-east |
| Lady Muriel's Belt | Wood | 1.1 km south-west |
| Fitzherbert Firs | Wood | 1.2 km south-west |
| Pipe Marsh | Wetland | 2.9 km south-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 |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 40 | 41 |
1 of the street's 41 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chadsmead Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 430 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 |
| The Friary School | Secondary | 11–18 | 570 m | No published inspection |
| Willows Primary Academy | Primary | 2–11 | 770 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 | 780 m | No published inspection |
| Nether Stowe School | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.1 km | 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 | 1.3 km | No published inspection |
| Christ Church CofE (C) Primary School Church of England | Primary | 4–11 | 1.4 km | Good (Oct 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Chad's CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 3–11 | 1.6 km | No published inspection |
| St Michael's CofE (C) Primary School Church of England | Primary | 5–11 | 1.8 km | No published inspection |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 1.9 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 |
| Scotch Orchard Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.9 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 |
| Five Spires Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1.9 km | Good (Jul 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Go Local WS13 7EA | Retailers - other | 190 m | 4 Good | 3 Dec 2025 |
| Queens Fish And Chips WS13 7EA | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 240 m | 4 Good | 6 Jan 2026 |
| Hong Kong Cantonese Takeaway WS13 7HF | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 250 m | 4 Good | 10 Sep 2025 |
| PizzaGoGo WS13 7HF | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 250 m | 5 Very good | 30 Jun 2025 |
| Bright Horizons Springfields Nursery And Pre-School WS13 7BJ | School/college/university | 370 m | 5 Very good | 10 Nov 2025 |
| Jozone Kids Club WS13 7HJ | School/college/university | 390 m | Exempt | |
| Chadsmead Primary Academy WS13 7HJ | School/college/university | 390 m | 5 Very good | 22 Jun 2026 |
| Premier Marks Walk WS13 7QG | Retailers - other | 410 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 1 May 2026 |
| Morrisons Daily Lichfield WS13 7QP | Retailers - other | 460 m | 5 Very good | 22 Oct 2024 |
| The Fountain WS13 7BG | Pub/bar/nightclub | 490 m | Awaiting inspection |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 41 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 30 |
| Public order | 12 |
| Other theft | 8 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 7 |
| Vehicle crime | 6 |
| Possession of weapons | 2 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Oakenfield (56); On or near Martin Croft (13); On or near Pipers Croft (9); On or near Smallridge (7); On or near Windmill Close (7).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 39 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 22% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 18% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 55% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 33% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 31% | 17% |
| Private rented | 13% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 55% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 8% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 22% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 5% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 25% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 59% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 2% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 13% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km of home (of those who travel to work) | 52% | 65% |
| Work 30 km or more away | 10% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 27% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 17% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 7% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 97% | 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
Nearby streets
Windmill Lane · Smallridge · Grange Lane · Newton Road · Little Grange · Windmill Rise · Greencroft · Oakenfield · Wolsey Road · Longstaff Croft · Pipers Croft · Martin Croft
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.