Area Info for Blithfield (Staffordshire)

Blithfield, Staffordshire, UK

Blithfield is a rural area located in Staffordshire, England. It is known for its picturesque countryside and historical significance. The village is situated near the Blithfield Reservoir, which is a prominent feature of the region. The reservoir was constructed in the 1950s and serves as a vital water supply for the surrounding areas, as well as a popular spot for leisure activities such as birdwatching, walking, and fishing.

Historical Background

Blithfield has a rich history that dates back several centuries. The area is associated with traditional English rural life and has several historic buildings and landmarks. The nearby Blithfield Hall, a stately home, is a notable historic site that reflects the architectural style and heritage of the region. The hall has been owned by various notable families over the years and is surrounded by extensive parkland.

Natural Environment and Recreation

The natural environment around Blithfield is characterised by open fields, woodlands, and the reservoir, which provides a habitat for diverse bird species and wildlife. The area is popular among outdoor enthusiasts for activities such as walking, cycling, and birdwatching. The reservoir and surrounding countryside are managed to preserve their natural beauty and ecological importance.

Community and Amenities

Blithfield is a small community with a rural character. While it may not have extensive amenities within the village itself, it is close to larger towns and villages in Staffordshire that offer shops, schools, and other services. The local community often hosts events and activities centred around the natural and historical features of the area.
Education
School
The Richard Clarke First School2.18 miles
School House Lane, Abbots Bromley, Rugeley, Staffordshire, WS15 3BT
Abbots Bromley School2.31 miles
High Street, Rugeley, Staffordshire, WS15 3BW
The St. Mary's CofE Primary School2.67 miles
Bellamour Way, Colton, Rugeley, Staffordshire, WS15 3LN
St Bede's School2.88 miles
Bishton Hall, Wolseley Bridge, Stafford, Staffordshire, ST17 0XN
St Peter's CofE (C) Primary School2.90 miles
Church Lane, Hixon, Stafford, Staffordshire, ST18 0PS
Talbot First School3.06 miles
Church Lane, Kingstone, Uttoxeter, Staffordshire, ST14 8QJ
Colwich CofE (C) Primary School3.15 miles
Main Road, Colwich, Stafford, Staffordshire, ST17 0XD
St John's Catholic Primary School3.18 miles
School Lane, Great Haywood, Stafford, Staffordshire, ST18 0SL
Anson CofE (A) Primary School3.28 miles
Main Road, Great Haywood, Stafford, Staffordshire, ST18 0SU
Western Springs Primary School3.75 miles
School Road, Rugeley, Staffordshire, WS15 2PD
Chancel Primary School3.77 miles
Wolseley Road, Rugeley, Staffordshire, WS15 2EW
Etching Hill CofE (C) Primary School3.83 miles
Penk Drive, Etching Hill, Rugeley, Staffordshire, WS15 2XY
John Bamford Primary School3.97 miles
Crabtree Way, Etching Hill, Rugeley, Staffordshire, WS15 2PA
Rugeley School4.00 miles
Blithbury Road, Blithbury, Rugeley, Staffordshire, WS15 3JQ
St Andrew's CofE (C) Primary School4.44 miles
Ferrers Road, Weston, Stafford, Staffordshire, ST18 0JN
Churchfield CofE (C) Primary School4.44 miles
Sandy Lane, Rugeley, Staffordshire, WS15 2LB
Health
Clinic
Springfields Health & Wellbeing Centre3.67 miles
Lovett Court, Rugeley, Staffordshire, WS15 2QD
Aelfgar Surgery (Healthharmonie)3.95 miles
Church Street, Rugeley, Staffordshire, WS15 2AB
Scrivens Opticians And Hearing Care - Rugeley4.26 miles
16A Upper Brook Street, Rugeley, Staffordshire, WS15 2DN
Specsavers Hearcare - Staffordshire - Rugeley4.27 miles
5 Upper Brook Street, Rugeley, Staffordshire, WS15 2DP
Sandy Lane Health Centre4.42 miles
Sandy Lane, Rugeley, Staffordshire, WS15 2LB
Brereton Surgery (Healthharmonie)5.06 miles
88 Main Road, Brereton, Rugeley, Staffordshire, WS15 1DU
Non Obstetric Ultrasound Brereton Surgery5.06 miles
Main Road, Brereton, Rugeley, Staffordshire, WS15 1DU
Balance Street Practice (Community Health)6.03 miles
Balance Street Health Centre, Balance Street, Uttoxeter, Staffordshire, ST14 8JG
Balance Street Practice6.03 miles
Balance Street Health Centre, Balance Street, Uttoxeter, Staffordshire, ST14 8JG
Balance Street Health Centre6.03 miles
Balance Street, Uttoxeter, Staffordshire, ST14 8JG
Non Obstetric Ultrasound Balance Street Health Centre6.03 miles
Balance Street Health Centre, Balance Street, Uttoxeter, Staffordshire, ST14 8JG
Northgate Surgery Uttoxeter (Regional Hearing Specialists)6.11 miles
Carters Square, Uttoxeter, Staffordshire, ST14 7FN
Specsavers Hearcare - Staffordshire - Uttoxeter6.22 miles
Uttoxeter Heath Community Centre, Holly Road, Uttoxeter, Staffordshire, ST14 7DP
Weeping Cross Health Centre6.37 miles
Bodmin Avenue, Stafford, Staffordshire, ST17 0EG
Armitage Clinic6.43 miles
Handsacre Chapel, Lichfield Road, Armitage, Rugeley, Staffordshire, WS15 4DH
The Bridge7.63 miles
Camhs, Crooked Bridge Road, St Georges Pathway, Stafford, Staffordshire, ST16 3NE
GP
Dr J Bull 2.18 miles
School House Lane, Abbots Bromley, Rugeley, Staffs, WS15 3BT
The Surgery3.28 miles
Hazeldene House, Main Road, Great Haywood, Stafford, Staffs, ST18 0SU
Hillsprings Surgery3.74 miles
Springfields Health and Wellbeing Centre, Lovett Court, Rugeley, Staffordshire, WS15 2FH
Aelfgar Surgery3.95 miles
Church Street, Rugeley, Staffs, WS15 2AB
The Horsefair Practice4.42 miles
Sandy Lane Health Centre, Sandy Lane, Rugeley, Staffordshire, WS15 2LB
Sandy Lane Surgery4.42 miles
Sandy Lane Health Centre, Sandy Lane, Rugeley, Staffordshire, WS15 2LB
Brereton Surgery5.06 miles
88 Main Road, Brereton, Rugeley, Staffs, WS15 1DU
Balance Street Practice6.03 miles
Balance Street Health Centre, Balance Street, Uttoxeter, Staffs, ST14 8JG
North Gate Surgery6.11 miles
Carters Square, Uttoxeter, Staffordshire, ST14 7FN
Armitage Surgery6.16 miles
Shropshire Brook Road, Armitage, Staffordshire, WS15 4UZ
Lloyd R S6.24 miles
Bodmin Avenue, Weeping Cross, Staffordshire, ST17 0HE
Weeping Cross Health Centre6.52 miles
Beaconside Health Centre, Weston Road, Stafford, Staffordshire, Staffs, ST18 0EG
The Yoxall Practice6.89 miles
Yoxall Health Centre, Savey Lane, Yoxall, Burton-on-Trent, Staffs, DE13 8PD
Dr Albright & Partners7.62 miles
Wolverhampton Road Surgery, Wolverhampton Road, Stafford, Staffordshire, ST17 4BS
Hodgkinson B R7.82 miles
Mill Bank Surgery, Water Street, Stafford, Staffordshire, ST16 2AG
Browning Street Surgery7.86 miles
10 Browning Street, Stafford, Staffordshire, ST16 3AT
Hospital
County Hospital6.90 miles
Weston Road, Stafford, Staffordshire, ST16 3SA
St George's7.38 miles
Corporation Street, Stafford, Staffordshire, ST16 3SR
Rowley Hall Hospital8.27 miles
Rowley Avenue, Stafford, Staffordshire, ST17 9AQ
Barton Under Needwood Cottage Hospital9.59 miles
Short Lane, Barton Under Needwood, Burton-On-Trent, Staffordshire, DE13 8LT
Cannock Chase Hospital9.70 miles
Brunswick Road, Cannock, Staffordshire, WS11 5XY
Samuel Johnson Community Hospital10.55 miles
Samuel Johnson Community Hospital, Trent Valley Road, Lichfield, Staffordshire, WS13 6EF
Cheadle Hospital11.55 miles
Royal Walk, Cheadle, Stoke-On-Trent, Staffordshire, ST10 1NS
Queen's Hospital, Burton Upon Trent11.59 miles
Belvedere Road, Burton -on- Trent, Staffordshire, DE13 0RB
Longton Hospital13.41 miles
Upper Belgrave Road, Stoke-On-Trent, Staffordshire, ST3 4QX
Bloxwich Hospital 14.60 miles
Reeves Street, Walsall, West Midlands, WS3 2JJ
The Huntercombe Hospital - Stafford15.28 miles
Ivetsey Bank, Wheaton Aston, Stafford, Staffordshire, ST19 9QT
Spire Little Aston Hospital15.45 miles
Little Aston Hall Drive, Little Aston, Sutton Coldfield, B74 3UP
St. Oswald's Hospital15.57 miles
Clifton Road, Ashbourne, DE6 1DR
Sir Robert Peel Hospital16.36 miles
Plantation Lane, Mile Oak, Tamworth, Staffordshire, B78 3NG
The George Bryan Centre 16.36 miles
Plantation Lane, Mile Oak, Tamworth, B78 3NG
Nuffield Health, North Staffordshire Hospital16.70 miles
Clayton Road, Newcastle Under Lyme, Staffordshire, ST5 4DB
Pharmacy
Haywood Pharmacy3.27 miles
3 Trent Close, Great Haywood, Stafford, ST18 0SS
Northwood Pharmacy3.74 miles
Springfields Health & Wellbeing Centre, Lovett Court, Rugeley, Staffordshire, Staffordshire, WS15 2FH
Morrisons Pharmacy4.07 miles
Market Street, Rugeley, Staffordshire, WS15 2JJ
Boots4.22 miles
5 Brook Square, Rugeley, WS15 2DT
Lloydspharmacy4.27 miles
11 Upper Brook Street, Rugeley, Staffordshire, WS15 2DP
Lloydspharmacy4.42 miles
Sandy Lane Health Centre, Sandy Lane, Rugeley, WS15 2LB
Northwood Pharmacy Brereton5.06 miles
88 Main Road, Brereton, Rugeley, Staffordshire, WS15 1DU
Boots5.90 miles
67 New Road, Armitage, Rugeley, Staffordshire, WS15 4AA
Balance Street Pharmacy6.03 miles
Balance Street Health Centre, Balance Street, Uttoxeter, ST14 8JG
The Co-Operative Pharmacy6.10 miles
44 Market Place, Uttoxeter, Staffordshire, ST14 8HP
Boots6.14 miles
6 High Street, Uttoxeter, ST14 7HT
Tesco Superstore Pharmacy6.18 miles
Tesco Pharmacy, Brookside Road, Uttoxeter, Staffordshire, ST14 8AU
Cornwell�s Chemists � Beaconside6.30 miles
Weston Road, Stafford, ST18 0BF
Cornwell�s Chemists � Weeping Cross6.42 miles
51 Bodmin Avenue, Weeping Cross, Stafford, ST17 0EF
Wildwood Pharmacy6.71 miles
The Co-Operative Centre, Cannock Road, Wildwood, ST17 4RA
Weston Road Pharmacy7.13 miles
Weston Road Pharmacy, 65 Weston Road, Littleworth, Stafford, Staffordshire, ST16 3RL
Leisure
Park
CHARTLEY MOSS2.57 miles
SHUGBOROUGH (Grade I Listed)3.95 miles
BROCTON6.01 miles
SANDON PARK (Grade II Listed)6.01 miles
BRINDLEY HEATH6.23 miles
CANNOCK CHASE6.33 miles
KINGSTON POOL COVERT6.41 miles
GERMAN MILITARY CEMETERY (Grade I Listed)6.70 miles
ASTONFIELDS BALANCING LAKES7.47 miles
KINGSMEAD MARSH7.52 miles
HAZEL SLADE7.55 miles
HEDNESFORD HILLS COMMON8.02 miles
PITT STREET8.19 miles
SUDBURY HALL (Grade II Listed)8.54 miles
CHRISTIAN FIELDS9.27 miles
SHOAL HILL COMMON9.71 miles
Shop
Groceries
Londis Colwich Service Station3.07 miles
Wolseley Bridge, Stafford, ST17 0XJ
SPAR Great Haywood3.18 miles
Spar Store, Main Road, Stoke On Trent, ST18 0SW
Co-op Rugeley3.49 miles
Rugeley, WS15 2NH
SPAR Rugeley3.90 miles
Spar, Green Lane, Staffordshire, WS15 2GS
ALDI Market Street3.92 miles
Rugeley, WS15 2JL
SPAR Pendlebury & Sons3.93 miles
Spar Store, 5 Wolseley Road, Staffordshire, WS15 2QH
Morrisons Rugeley4.07 miles
Market Street, Rugeley, Staffordshire, WS15 2JN
Tesco Rugeley (Superstore)4.10 miles
Power Station Rd, Rugeley, Staffordshire, WS15 2HS
Iceland Rugeley4.14 miles
27 Market Square, Rugeley, Staffs, WS15 2BS
ASDA Uttoxeter4.66 miles
Carter Square Unit 1, Carter Street, Uttoxeter, ST14 7LG
Co-op Rugeley4.76 miles
Rugeley, Queensway, WS15 1NN
Co-op Rugeley5.03 miles
Brereton, WS15 1AB
Brereton Stores5.25 miles
63 Lodge Road, Brereton, Rugeley Staffordshire WS15 1HR
Londis Needwood Service Station5.29 miles
Newborough Road, Burton On Trent, DE13 9PD
SPAR Kingfisher Way5.76 miles
Spar Store, Kingfisher Way, Staffordshire, ST14 8TE
Londis, Rugeley5.85 miles
21 Rugeley Road, Rugeley, WS15 4AR
Transport
Airport
East Midlands Airport25.19 miles
Birmingham International Airport Terminal 126.74 miles
Birmingham International Airport26.78 miles
Birmingham International Airport Terminal 226.86 miles
Coventry Baginton Airport36.72 miles
Manchester Airport Terminal 339.85 miles
Manchester Airport39.92 miles
Manchester Airport Terminal 140.03 miles
Manchester Airport Terminal 240.40 miles
Bus Stop
Manor Lane (SW)0.65 miles
East Lea (SE)0.70 miles
East Lea (NW)0.71 miles
Newton Hurst Lane (N)0.78 miles
Newton Hurst Lane (S)0.79 miles
Phone Box (NE)1.03 miles
The Wicket PH (NW)1.21 miles
Lea Farm (NW)1.34 miles
Goose Lane (NW)1.91 miles
Goose Lane (SE)1.93 miles
Moor Lane (N)2.12 miles
Butter Cross (NW)2.14 miles
Butter Cross (SE)2.15 miles
The Blythe Inn PH (W)2.35 miles
The Blythe Inn PH (E)2.35 miles
Ashbrook Lane (N)2.36 miles
Railway Station
Rugeley Trent Valley Rail Station3.52 miles
Rugeley Town Rail Station4.58 miles
Uttoxeter Rail Station6.14 miles
Stafford Rail Station7.97 miles
Hednesford Rail Station8.15 miles
Cannock Rail Station10.01 miles
Penkridge Rail Station10.27 miles
Lichfield City Rail Station10.70 miles
Lichfield Trent Valley High Level Rail Station10.78 miles
Lichfield Trent Valley Rail Station10.78 miles
Tutbury & Hatton Rail Station10.89 miles
Stone Rail Station11.06 miles
Norton Bridge Rail Station11.20 miles
Blythe Bridge Rail Station11.62 miles
Landywood Rail Station11.91 miles
Burton-on-Trent Rail Station12.18 miles
Crime
Flood Data
Flood Risk Per Year (WS15 3N*)
Number of Properties in Catchment345
Very Low Risk (<0.1% chance of flooding)0
Low Risk (0.1% < 1% chance of flooding)0
Medium Risk (1% < 3.3% chance of flooding)0
High Risk (>3.3%)0
Property Sales
THE OLD RECTORY (THE HOLLOWS)
ADMASTON
RUGELEY
STAFFORDSHIRE
WS15 3NL		£480,000
2023-12-13
terraced
leasehold
Sold 2004-07-29   £459,950
THE COTTAGE
NEWTON
RUGELEY
STAFFORDSHIRE
WS15 3PA		£350,000
2023-02-16
detached
freehold
THE OLD RECTORY (RATFORD)
ADMASTON
RUGELEY
STAFFORDSHIRE
WS15 3NL		£375,000
2022-08-30
flatmaisonette
leasehold
Sold 2006-11-22   £325,000
Sold 2004-12-14   £268,200
THE OLD RECTORY (PARIS)
ADMASTON
RUGELEY
STAFFORDSHIRE
WS15 3NL		£410,000
2022-05-06
flatmaisonette
leasehold
Sold 2014-09-10   £310,000
Sold 2003-01-15   £270,000
5, COACH HOUSE MEWS
ADMASTON
RUGELEY
STAFFORDSHIRE
WS15 3NL		£345,000
2022-04-01
terraced
leasehold
Sold 2019-10-04   £293,000
Sold 2012-05-30   £222,250
3, COACH HOUSE MEWS
ADMASTON
RUGELEY
STAFFORDSHIRE
WS15 3NL		£325,000
2021-09-30
terraced
leasehold
Sold 2018-03-23   £295,000
Sold 2014-05-12   £240,000
Sold 2003-06-20   £215,000
CLOVER GRASS
ADMASTON
RUGELEY
STAFFORDSHIRE
WS15 3NL		£445,000
2021-06-21
terraced
leasehold
Sold 2010-05-21   £220,000
THE OLD RECTORY (BISHTON HOUSE)
ADMASTON
RUGELEY
STAFFORDSHIRE
WS15 3NL		£490,000
2021-01-28
otherPropertyType
leasehold
Sold 2004-04-08   £399,950
4, COACH HOUSE MEWS
ADMASTON
RUGELEY
STAFFORDSHIRE
WS15 3NL		£215,000
2020-06-18
terraced
leasehold
Sold 2005-05-20   £155,000
2, BAG LANE

RUGELEY
STAFFORDSHIRE
WS15 3PB		£352,500
2020-06-10
semidetached
freehold
ORIEL HOUSE
ADMASTON
RUGELEY
STAFFORDSHIRE
WS15 3NL		£500,000
2020-03-04
flatmaisonette
freehold
Sold 2013-08-09   £625,000
HILLFIELD HOUSE
ADMASTON
RUGELEY
STAFFORDSHIRE
WS15 3NL		£435,000
2019-05-23
semidetached
leasehold
FRIARY LODGE
ADMASTON
RUGELEY
STAFFORDSHIRE
WS15 3NL		£334,000
2018-11-08
detached
freehold
THE OLD RECTORY (THE OAKS)
ADMASTON
RUGELEY
STAFFORDSHIRE
WS15 3NL		£375,000
2017-11-24
semidetached
leasehold
Sold 2004-10-28   £440,000
CHASE VIEW
NEWTON
RUGELEY
STAFFORDSHIRE
WS15 3PA		£501,250
2015-09-08
detached
freehold
Sold 2004-10-22   £392,500
Sold 2003-07-11   £360,000
1, COACH HOUSE MEWS
ADMASTON
RUGELEY
STAFFORDSHIRE
WS15 3NL		£222,000
2015-08-03
terraced
leasehold
THE VICTORY
NEWTON
RUGELEY
STAFFORDSHIRE
WS15 3PD		£325,000
2014-05-22
detached
freehold
2, COACH HOUSE MEWS
ADMASTON
RUGELEY
STAFFORDSHIRE
WS15 3NL		£237,500
2013-08-14
terraced
leasehold
Sold 2004-11-05   £210,000
Sold 2003-07-01   £199,500
6, COACH HOUSE MEWS
ADMASTON
RUGELEY
STAFFORDSHIRE
WS15 3NL		£245,000
2012-11-06
terraced
leasehold
Sold 2005-03-11   £200,000
THE OLD RECTORY (FLAT 4)
ADMASTON
RUGELEY
STAFFORDSHIRE
WS15 3NL		£415,000
2011-01-27
flatmaisonette
leasehold
Sold 2003-08-18   £310,000
BAGOT LODGE
ADMASTON
RUGELEY
STAFFORDSHIRE
WS15 3NL		£410,000
2010-05-10
detached
freehold
LEA WAY, LEA ROAD
RUGELEY
RUGELEY
STAFFORDSHIRE
WS15 3NR		£195,000
2007-06-13
semidetached
freehold
1, BAG LANE
RUGELEY
RUGELEY
STAFFORDSHIRE
WS15 3PB		£289,950
2006-11-17
semidetached
freehold
7, COACH HOUSE MEWS
ADMASTON
RUGELEY
STAFFORDSHIRE
WS15 3NL		£185,000
2005-07-18
terraced
leasehold
THE OLD RECTORY (NEEDWOOD HOUSE)
ADMASTON
RUGELEY
STAFFORDSHIRE
WS15 3NL		£420,000
2004-08-19
terraced (New)
leasehold
THE OLD RECTORY (HATHERTON HOUSE)
ADMASTON
RUGELEY
STAFFORDSHIRE
WS15 3NL		£559,950
2004-04-22
flatmaisonette
leasehold
THE OLD RECTORY (ORCHARD HOUSE)
ADMASTON
RUGELEY
STAFFORDSHIRE
WS15 3NL		£379,950
2003-12-05
flatmaisonette
leasehold
THE OLD RECTORY (FAULS HOUSE)
ADMASTON
RUGELEY
STAFFORDSHIRE
WS15 3NL		£334,950
2003-11-28
flatmaisonette (New)
leasehold
THE OAK HOUSE
ADMASTON
RUGELEY
STAFFORDSHIRE
WS15 3NL		£420,000
2002-06-21
detached
freehold
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