Lichfield: population and statistics
Lichfield has a population of 113,270 (2025) across 331.3 km², or 342 people per km². It ranks 266 of 361 local authorities by population. Its population is growing: +10.6% between 2015 and 2025.
- 113,270 residents
- 331.3 km²
- 342 people/km²
Lichfield in numbers
Population of Lichfield over time
Lichfield had 102,430 residents in 2015 and 113,270 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 105,008 |
| 2021 | 106,883 |
| 2022 | 108,243 |
| 2023 | 110,161 |
| 2024 | 111,710 |
| 2025 | 113,270 |
All indicators for Lichfield
Value for the area, then the regional average and the UK median (for counts: regional and UK totals). The gauge places the area between the lowest and highest value in the UK.
Population
| Indicator | Lichfield | West Midlands | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of residents aged 65 and over (2025) | 24.2% | 19.1% | 20.4% | ranked 89 of 361 | |
| Share of residents aged under 16 (2025) | 16.5% | 18.9% | 17.4% | ranked 241 of 361 |
Housing
| Indicator | Lichfield | West Midlands | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (Council Tax stock) (2026) | 49,910 dwellings | 2,655,660 | 27,429,300 | ranked 241 of 318 | |
| Dwellings built before 1940 (2026) | 15.9% | 32.0% | 31.6% | ranked 299 of 318 | |
| Dwellings built since 2000 (2026) | 24.4% | 17.6% | 18.1% | ranked 51 of 318 | |
| Households (Census 2021) (2021) | 45,632 households | 150,800 | 61,440 | ranked 238 of 318 | |
| Households living in a house or bungalow (2021) | 87.4% | 83.4% | 84.7% | ranked 115 of 318 | |
| Households living in a flat or maisonette (2021) | 12.0% | 16.2% | 14.8% | ranked 200 of 318 | |
| Owner-occupied households (incl. shared ownership) (2021) | 74.2% | 63.2% | 67.3% | ranked 28 of 318 | |
| Households renting privately (2021) | 12.7% | 18.1% | 17.6% | ranked 307 of 318 | |
| Households in social housing (2021) | 13.0% | 18.5% | 14.3% | ranked 212 of 318 | |
| Average house price (2026) | £335,799 | £251,154 | £272,474 | ranked 113 of 360 | |
| House price change over 12 months (2026) | 2.8% | 2.2% | 2.2% | ranked 146 of 360 |
Energy
| Indicator | Lichfield | West Midlands | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households without central heating (2021) | 0.9% | 1.6% | 1.2% | ranked 242 of 318 | |
| Households heated by mains gas only (2021) | 78.8% | 75.3% | 76.7% | ranked 115 of 318 | |
| Households heated by electricity only (2021) | 5.7% | 7.9% | 7.8% | ranked 232 of 318 | |
| Households heated by oil only (2021) | 2.9% | 2.9% | 0.9% | ranked 118 of 318 |
Economy
| Indicator | Lichfield | West Midlands | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business sites (local units) (2026) | 5,550 sites | 255,340 | 3,232,440 | ranked 230 of 361 | |
| Business sites per 1,000 residents (2026) | 49.0 per 1,000 | 41.1 per 1,000 | 44.4 per 1,000 | ranked 124 of 361 | |
| Registered businesses (enterprises) (2026) | 4,890 businesses | 219,540 | 2,786,975 | ranked 221 of 361 | |
| Median annual pay, full-time residents (gross) (2025) | £41,803 | £37,210 | £38,490 | ranked 104 of 348 |
Jobs
| Indicator | Lichfield | West Midlands | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate, aged 16-64 (2025-2026) | 80.1% | 73.9% | 76.3% | ranked 75 of 347 | |
| Out-of-work benefit claimants, share of residents aged 16-64 (2026) | 2.4% | 5.2% | 3.2% | ranked 278 of 361 |
Transport
| Indicator | Lichfield | West Midlands | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households without a car or van (2021) | 12.6% | 21.9% | 18.5% | ranked 265 of 318 |
Key points
Among the 30 local authorities in West Midlands, Lichfield ranks 21 by population.
Households renting privately: 12.7% in Lichfield, compared with an average of 18.1% in West Midlands and 20.4% across the UK.
Households without central heating: 0.9% in Lichfield, compared with an average of 1.6% in West Midlands and 1.5% across the UK.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 14.4% of the area's business sites.
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Business sectors: Lichfield
Share of each sector in total business sites; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than across the UK.
- Wholesale and retail trade14.4% ×0.9
- Construction14.0% ×1.1
- Professional, scientific and technical13.9% ×1.0
- Administrative and support services8.6% ×1.1
- Accommodation and food services6.6% ×0.9
- Manufacturing5.5% ×1.3
- Real estate5.3% ×1.2
- Health and social work4.9% ×0.9
Where is Lichfield?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Lichfield?
Lichfield has 113,270 residents (2025), ranking 266 of 361 local authorities.
How big is Lichfield?
Lichfield covers 331.3 km², with a density of 342 people per km².
Is the population of Lichfield growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Lichfield went from 102,430 to 113,270, a change of +10.6%.
Where is Lichfield?
Lichfield is in West Midlands (region). Latitude 52.681, longitude −1.828.
Households renting privately: what is the figure for Lichfield?
In Lichfield, “Households renting privately” stands at 12.7% (2021), ranking 307 of 318 local authorities; the UK median is 17.6%.
Households without central heating: what is the figure for Lichfield?
In Lichfield, “Households without central heating” stands at 0.9% (2021), ranking 242 of 318 local authorities; the UK median is 1.2%.
Which local authorities border Lichfield?
The nearest to Lichfield are Tamworth (10 km), Cannock Chase (11 km), Walsall (15 km), East Staffordshire (19 km), Wolverhampton (22 km).