Property in Lichfield You may be forgiven for assuming Lichfield is a picturesque market town but with its three-spired medieval cathedral it does in-fact incur “City” status. Just 16 miles north of Birmingham, Lichfield was remarked upon by Samuel Johnson as being “a city of philosophers”. With limited commercial and industrial development the city retains much of its 18th century charm with over 230 listed buildings. However investment in a £100 million shopping and leisure complex ensures it has all the amenities required of a thriving city.