Lichfield
Parish in Lichfield, Staffordshire, England
| Coordinates: | 52.683, -1.825 |
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| OS grid ref: | SK 11 09 |
| Population: | 32,877 |
Lichfield is a compact cathedral city and civil parish in Staffordshire, about a short drive north of Birmingham. Its skyline is dominated by the striking medieval three‑spired Lichfield Cathedral, while narrow streets and well‑preserved Georgian buildings cluster around the Market Square and Cathedral Close, giving the centre a very English historic character; the city also celebrates its links with Dr Samuel Johnson, born nearby. Green spaces such as Beacon Park and easy access to the countryside around Cannock Chase make it feel more rural than its commuter‑town role suggests.
Economically the city combines tourism, local services and light industry with a large commuter population who travel into larger West Midlands towns. Culturally it punches above its size with an active calendar - including the Lichfield Festival and the Garrick Theatre - independent shops and regular markets, all contributing to a strong community atmosphere and steady visitor trade.
Postcode districts covering Lichfield
Most populated places nearby
- Birmingham 14.9 miles24 km
- Coventry 23.2 miles37.4 km
- Derby 21.5 miles34.6 km
- Wolverhampton 14.1 miles22.7 km
- Dudley 16.8 miles27 km
- Walsall 9.6 miles15.4 km
- West Bromwich 12.1 miles19.5 km
- Solihull 18.6 miles29.9 km
- Burton upon Trent 11.5 miles18.5 km
- Sutton Coldfield 8.2 miles13.2 km
- Nuneaton 17.9 miles28.8 km
- Cannock 8.1 miles13 km
Neighbouring places
- Lichfield Built-up area 0.1 miles0.2 km
- Stowe Ward 0.6 miles0.9 km
- Leomansley Ward 0.7 miles1.1 km
- St. John's Ward 0.7 miles1.2 km
- Boley Park Ward 0.8 miles1.3 km
- Chadsmead Ward 0.8 miles1.4 km
- Curborough Ward 0.9 miles1.5 km
- Streethay Built-up area 1.3 miles2.1 km
- Curborough and Elmhurst Parish 1.9 miles3 km
- Wall Parish 2.2 miles3.5 km
- Weeford Built-up area 2.3 miles3.7 km
- Swinfen and Packington Parish 2.6 miles4.2 km
Example postcodes in Lichfield
WS13 7AQ, WS13 7FA, WS13 8XU, WS13 6PR, WS13 6QG, WS13 6JB, WS13 6PU, WS13 7JX, WS14 9XY … See all
Transport links
- Birmingham International Airport 16.1 miles26 km
- East Midlands Airport 23.2 miles37.3 km
- Lichfield City Railway Station 0.2 miles0.3 km
- Lichfield Trent Valley Railway Station 1.1 miles1.7 km
Hotels in Lichfield Ad
- The Cathedral Hotel 3
- The Hedgehog by Innkeeper's Collection 4
- Best Western Lichfield City Centre the George Hotel 3
Schools in Lichfield
- Chadsmead Primary Academy Primary
- Charnwood Primary Academy Primary
- Christ Church C of E (C) Primary School Primary
- Five Spires Academy Primary
- King Edward VI School Secondary
- Lichfield Cathedral School Independent - all ages
- Nether Stowe School Secondary
- Queen's Croft High School Special
- Rocklands School Special
- Saxon Hill Academy Special
- Scotch Orchard Primary School Primary
- SS Peter and Paul Catholic Primary School Primary
- St Chad's C of E Primary School Primary
- St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Primary
- The Friary School Secondary
- Willows Primary Academy Primary
Local points of interest
- Radmore Abbey Historic site 5 miles8 km
- The Lamb Ground Stadium 6.8 miles11 km
- Sutton Park Estate 8 miles12.9 km
- Statfold Barn Railway Museum 8 miles12.9 km
- Kings Standing Wood Forest 8.4 miles13.5 km
- Blithfield Hall Estate 9.3 miles15 km
- Bescot Stadium Stadium 10.7 miles17.2 km
- Hams Hall Estate 12.3 miles19.7 km
- Villa Park Stadium 12.3 miles19.8 km
- Pirelli Stadium Stadium 12.7 miles20.4 km
- Ingestre Hall Estate 12.7 miles20.5 km
- Merevale Abbey Historic site 12.9 miles20.7 km