Area Report
Last updated 07 AUG 2026Neighbourhood Report
A well-off pocket of Lichfield: a school rated Outstanding 0.2 miles away, roughly 6 km² reachable within half an hour by public transport and recorded crime among the lowest in England.
What's nearby — across walking, short-drive and school catchment distance. Data from official UK government sources.
01 — Snapshot
Around WS15 3LJ.
The large figure is how many we found nearby; the chip beside each label is that category’s NestScope score out of 100 — higher beats more of the UK.
Are the schools any good?
1Good/Outstanding within 1 mi
- 5 rated Good or better within 2 mi
- 8 schools in total
- IMD education decile 6/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's education domain sits in band 6 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
Nearest top-rated: The St. Mary's CofE Primary School (Outstanding) — 0.2 mi
Is it safe?
1crimes last month
- IMD crime decile 9/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's crime domain sits in band 9 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 1 crime in 0.25 mi last month (residential-weighted: 0.3)
Crimes reported last month · UK Police API
Can I see a GP?
3GP & hospitals
- IMD health decile 8/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's health domain sits in band 8 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 3 GP, 1 dentist, pharmacy 1.3 mi within 1.5 mi
Nearest GP: HORSEFAIR PRACTICE — 1.3 mi
Can I get to work?
No rail stations within 0.5 miles
NestReach: ≈ 6 km² reachable within 30 min by bus & rail · England median ≈ 7 km² See the reach map →
How green is it?
4green spaces
- Rural village or dispersed
- rural
- open countryside (1.4 ha total
- largest park 0.6 ha (0.13 mi away))
Nearest: Playing Field (0.62 ha) — 0.1 mi
Can I get the shopping done?
9shops & libraries
- 8 supermarkets within 2 mi
- Tesco, Spar, Aldi, Heron…
- library 1.4 mi
Nearest: Tesco Etching Hill Express — 1.2 mi
02 — Environment
Environment & risk near WS15 3LJ.
Official risk flags for context — deliberately not part of the NestScope score (they’re categorical hazards, not amenities). Flood zones, air quality & noise explained.
03 — House prices
Sold prices in WS15.
Average sold price by property type across the WS15 district, 2021–2026.
About WS15 3LJ
WS15 3LJ scores 83/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in safety and schools — with only 1 crime reported on the surrounding streets last month. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, WS15 3LJ is a well-off neighbourhood — IMD decile 7/10, ranked 21,793 of 32,844 neighbourhoods in England. The Index of Multiple Deprivation is the UK government's official measure of relative deprivation, refreshed roughly every five years. Housing pressure here is high (IMD housing decile 1/10).
There are 8 schools within the typical catchment area, including 1 rated Outstanding by Ofsted and 4 rated Good. The nearest school is The St. Mary's CofE Primary School (Ofsted: Outstanding), 0.2 mi away.
There was 1 crime reported on the surrounding streets in the most recent month, indicating a very low level of immediate-area crime.
Healthcare access is good, with 3 GP surgeries and 1 dental practice in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is HORSEFAIR PRACTICE, 1.3 mi away. A pharmacy is 1.3 mi away.
