WS14 (Lichfield) shows moderate capital appreciation with a five-year price compound annual growth rate of 2.7%, whilst rental yields have expanded more substantially at 5.5% annually over the same period. Population growth of 1.4% over five years indicates steady demographic stability rather than rapid expansion. The postcode's trajectory score of 57.7 places it in the 87th percentile nationally, classifying it as strong-performing relative to other UK districts. Currently in the latent gentrification stage, WS14 presents characteristics of a maturing market where rental growth has outpaced capital growth, a pattern commonly observed in established commuter-belt locations with established amenities and transport connectivity.
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- 1Property prices up 2.1% over 5 years (5yr CAGR)
- 2Rents growing at 5.5% per year
- 3Population growing at 1.4% per year
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What's changing in Lichfield · June 2026
The trajectory score moved up 0.1 points this month to 58/100, driven mainly by safety.
52 planning applications submitted in WS14 over the last six months.
Lichfield (WS14) common questions
Is Lichfield up and coming?
Lichfield (WS14) has a trajectory score of 58/100 (Strong), placing it in the top 13% of postcode districts in England and Wales. The score is up 2.1 points over the last 12 months. The score combines price momentum, demand, transformation, economy, safety and risk signals from public data, updated monthly.
Is Lichfield safe?
Lichfield has a safety score of 34/100 on Praesago's index, based on police.uk recorded crime data.
What is the average house price in Lichfield?
The average property price in Lichfield (WS14) is £304k as of January 2026, based on UK House Price Index data. Prices have grown at 2.1% per year over the last five years.
What is the average rent in Lichfield?
The median monthly rent in Lichfield (WS14) is £1,046 (2026), based on ONS private rental data.
Which areas are near Lichfield?
Neighbouring postcode districts include Sutton Coldfield (B73), Lichfield (WS13), Birmingham (B42), Burntwood (WS7), Birmingham (B18). Each has its own monthly data page on Praesago.
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