People aged 65 or over
24%21 March 2021 · Lichfield
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Published Census 2021 count; percentage uses the matching population denominator
All usual residents
25,529 out of 106,436.
Source and method →Lichfield · England
Community life
Lichfield council area. Every figure carries its own date.
A place is more than its average house price. The census shows who lives here and some of the pressures households face.
People reporting bad or very bad health
5%21 March 2021 · Lichfield
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Published Census 2021 count; percentage uses the matching population denominator
All usual residents; self-reported, not age-standardised
5,313 out of 106,436.
Source and method →Households facing at least one measured disadvantage
48%21 March 2021 · Lichfield
The census checks education, employment, health and housing. This is not a measure of income or poverty.
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Published Census 2021 count; percentage uses the matching population denominator
All households
21,899 out of 45,630.
Source and method →Households facing two or more measured disadvantages
15.2%21 March 2021 · Lichfield
The census checks education, employment, health and housing. This is not a measure of income or poverty.
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Published Census 2021 count; percentage uses the matching population denominator
All households
6,931 out of 45,630.
Source and method →People aged 16+ with no qualifications
17.1%21 March 2021 · Lichfield
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Published Census 2021 count; percentage uses the matching population denominator
Residents aged 16 and over
15,110 out of 88,596.
Source and method →People aged 16+ with a degree or equivalent
33.6%21 March 2021 · Lichfield
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Published Census 2021 count; percentage uses the matching population denominator
Residents aged 16 and over
29,789 out of 88,596.
Source and method →Local places and initiatives
Former Debenhams, Lichfield city centre
Former Debenhams cinema and leisure redevelopment
The empty department store is being converted into an Everyman cinema and hospitality space. Extra costs and ownership arrangements require council decisions.
Construction advanced; additional investment proposed · evidence dated 2026-07-06
Responsible body: Lichfield District Council and leisure operators
Progress, funding and source
The update says construction is advanced, followed by operator fit-out and an expected spring 2027 cinema opening. A proposed £5.56 million combines completion costs and acquiring full ownership; it is not recorded as an approved grant.
- Cost
- Not established by the evidence checked.
- Funding
- Not established by the evidence checked.
- Area covered
- Unmapped: a verified current ward boundary or council ward statement is still needed.
No verified ward footprint is assigned.
Councillors to consider investment proposals for former Debenhams redevelopment →
Source checked 2026-10-17. A plan or announcement is not proof of completion.
Birmingham Road site between City Station and the centre
Birmingham Road Linear Park
A green walking route would connect the railway station, cinema, theatre and future homes, with seating and natural play spaces.
Design vision published; planning outcome unverified · evidence dated 2025-11-18
Responsible body: Lichfield District Council
Progress, funding and source
The council published a landscaped route around 23 metres wide and said planning permission would be sought in early 2026. This source does not confirm that later approval or construction.
- Cost
- Not established by the evidence checked.
- Funding
- Not established by the evidence checked.
- Area covered
- Unmapped: a verified current ward boundary or council ward statement is still needed.
No verified ward footprint is assigned.
Our vision for new Linear Park is unveiled →
Source checked 2026-10-17. A plan or announcement is not proof of completion.