West Midlands · England
Living in Lichfield
A Staffordshire cathedral city of three spires, the birthplace of Samuel Johnson.
Population around 33,000
What Lichfield is like
Lichfield is genteel and well connected, popular with Birmingham commuters and families, with a handsome historic centre and open countryside close by.
Education
Served by nearby universities in Birmingham, Wolverhampton and Stafford.
Getting around
Fast trains to Birmingham in around 40 minutes and to London in under 90.
Jobs & economy
Professional services, retail, tourism and a large commuter base.
The property market
The average home in Lichfield sold for £335,981 (April 2026, UK House Price Index). That is an area average across all property types, a useful benchmark rather than a valuation of any single home.
In a nutshell
- Three-spired cathedral
- Popular Birmingham commuter city
- Historic, walkable centre
- Countryside nearby