Lockside
Developer: Charles Church
A beautifully considered collection of 2, 3, 4 and 5-bedroom new homes in the historic cathedral city.
New Homes in Lichfield
The UK's only three-spired medieval cathedral city, 40 mins to Birmingham
Lichfield is a small Staffordshire cathedral city with strong commuter demand for Birmingham (40 minutes by train). A new 200-home development has just launched with 2-bedroom homes from £307,500, Countryside is launching Curborough Fields in Autumn 2026, and Charles Church's Lockside scheme continues to release plots in the historic city centre.
4 active developments From £308k Staffordshire
Featured developments in Lichfield
Lichfield property market in 2026
Lichfield commands a price premium to the surrounding Staffordshire average thanks to its cathedral city character, excellent schools and 40-minute Birmingham commute. Curborough Fields launching in Autumn 2026 will materially expand the local pipeline.
Why buy a new home in Lichfield?
- ✓ Birmingham New Street in ~40 minutes by direct train
- ✓ The UK's only three-spired medieval cathedral
- ✓ Within easy reach of Cannock Chase AONB
- ✓ M6 Toll (M6T) 10 minutes for fast access north and south
- ✓ Strong network of Good and Outstanding state schools
Transport & commuting
Lichfield has two stations — Lichfield Trent Valley (West Coast Main Line) and Lichfield City (Cross-City line direct to Birmingham). Trent Valley offers fast Avanti services north and south.
| Destination | Time | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Birmingham New Street | ~40m | Cross-City line |
| London Euston | ~1h 15m | Avanti (Trent Valley) |
| Manchester Piccadilly | ~1h 35m | Avanti |
| Birmingham International Airport | ~30m | Car |
Schools in Lichfield
Lichfield has an excellent selection of state primaries plus King Edward VI School (state secondary, ages 11–18) which is one of the top performers in Staffordshire.
- King Edward VI School Lichfield (state secondary, Outstanding sixth form)
- Lichfield Cathedral School (independent)
- St Joseph's Catholic Primary
- Friary School
- Newcastle-under-Lyme School (independent, 25 mins)
Major new-build schemes in Lichfield
Curborough Fields
Developer: Various
A new development 10 minutes' drive from Lichfield cathedral, launching Autumn 2026.
200-home Lichfield scheme
Developer: Various
A new development of 200+ homes with first properties on sale from £307,500 for a 2-bedroom.
Things to do in Lichfield
- • Lichfield Cathedral (UK's only three-spired medieval cathedral)
- • Erasmus Darwin House and Samuel Johnson Birthplace Museum
- • Beacon Park
- • Cannock Chase AONB (15 mins)
- • National Memorial Arboretum (15 mins)
Frequently asked questions about new homes in Lichfield
How much do new homes in Lichfield cost?
A new 200-home development is currently launching 2-bedroom properties from £307,500. 4-bedroom detached homes at Lockside and other current schemes typically range £475,000–£650,000.
How long is the train from Lichfield to Birmingham?
Lichfield City station runs direct Cross-City line services to Birmingham New Street in around 40 minutes, several times an hour through the day.
What new developments are launching in Lichfield in 2026?
Countryside's Curborough Fields launches in Autumn 2026, 10 minutes' drive from the cathedral. Charles Church continues to release plots at Lockside in the city centre and a new 200-home scheme has just begun selling 2-bedroom homes from £307,500.