Lichfield area guides
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Situated in Englandâ~@~Ys Weest Midlands region, Lichfield is a city and civil parish in the county of Staffordshire. Lichfield district is home to a population of 92,232 people, with 27,900 living in the city [1] . Well known for Lichfield Cathedral - Englandâ~@~Ys only medieval Cathedral with three spires - the city has a proud history and majestic architecture dating back to Roman times. The property market in the Lichfield distric is healthy, with prices consistently higher than the national average. In the past, Lichfieldâ~@~Ys economy has relied on the industries of cloth making, brewing and tourism, but in recent times the manufacturing, retail and real estateindustries have been more prominent [2] . Unemployment is below national average at 2.6 per cent [3] .
Lichfield experiences a typical English climate, with a generally mild and sunny summer and a damp winter. Summer highs average at 21ðC and summer lows average at 11ðC. Winter highs average at 7ðC and winter lows average 3ðC [4] .
Many residents of Lichfield commute to Birmingham each day for work. This is made possible by the extensive public transport system. Regular trains to Birmingham (19 miles) service both Lichfield City and Lichfield Trent Valley Stations. Located on the West Coast main line, the Trent Valley Station also has train services to London (123 miles). Within the city local bus and train networks are available.
Lichfield Property Market
Lichfieldâ~@~Ys property market is prosperous, with housing priced above the national average. Considered one of the most desirable residential areas in the West Midlands region, the cost of property in Lichfield has steadily been rising in recent times. Owner occupied properties account for 74.30 per cent of the total market, while the remaining 25.7 percent are rented [5].
Average prices for the Lichfield district are â~B¤294,509 for detached houses, â~B¤164,139 for semi-detached houses, â~B¤145,367 for terraces and â~B¤144,536 for flats. These prices are expensive in relation to income,e average house price in Lichfield being 5.5 times higher than the average income [6] .
The Lichfield district is generally suited to families with children. South of the city is where the most affluent areas are located, while some villages on the outskirts of town are also considered fairly up market. Areas surrounding Lichfield Cathedral are characterised by Georgian terraces and other period housing. Areas near good commuting roads are known for newly developed faux-Georgian homes.