Postcode WS7 1GH is located in a major urban area, within the Boney Hay & Central ward of Lichfield in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Burntwood West area. It has average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 75.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 22% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Burntwood West is £47,143 per year. The nearest station is Hednesford, about 3.3 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest small park is Redwood Park.
Burntwood West has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 19,846 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 40% least deprived areas in England.
Burntwood West has a high crime rate, with approximately 75.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 16.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 15.4% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Burntwood West is £47,143 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near WS7 1GH.
Burntwood West near WS7 1GH has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Hednesford located about 3.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Redwood Park | Small | Walking directions to Redwood Park |
| 0.2 mi | Chase Terrace Park | Small | Walking directions to Chase Terrace Park |
Based on 73 recent sales, the median property price is £258,000 (about £278 per square foot) in Boney Hay & Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £725,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 20 | £340,000 | £348 |
| Semi-Detached | 23 | £245,000 | £283 |
| Terraced | 21 | £240,000 | £280 |
| Flats | 9 | £130,000 | £195 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £212,500 | £122,500 | £161,500 | £150,000 |
| 2017 | £210,000 | £137,000 | £175,000 | £155,750 |
| 2018 | £225,000 | £85,000 | £180,000 | £165,000 |
| 2019 | £237,500 | — | £184,750 | £157,500 |
| 2020 | £272,500 | £106,000 | £188,500 | £175,000 |
| 2021 | £269,500 | £120,000 | £208,000 | £203,500 |
| 2022 | £270,000 | £125,000 | £230,000 | £240,000 |
| 2023 | £265,000 | £115,000 | £246,500 | £212,000 |
| 2024 | £295,000 | £122,500 | £240,000 | £207,775 |
| 2025 | £290,000 | £109,000 | £247,500 | £241,000 |
| 2026 | £330,000 | £138,500 | £205,000 | £250,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £232 | £151 | £182 | £207 |
| 2017 | £232 | £169 | £186 | £169 |
| 2018 | £240 | £127 | £192 | £200 |
| 2019 | £248 | — | £214 | £177 |
| 2020 | £264 | £161 | £212 | £214 |
| 2021 | £273 | £169 | £227 | £235 |
| 2022 | £290 | £207 | £247 | £273 |
| 2023 | £264 | £181 | £248 | £282 |
| 2024 | £330 | £187 | £260 | £257 |
| 2025 | £335 | £228 | £278 | £292 |
| 2026 | £345 | £205 | £247 | £270 |
There were 45 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WS7 1GH.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Feb 2026 | 39, Rugeley Road, Burntwood, WS7 1AG | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £205,000 | |
| 25 Nov 2025 | 51, Rugeley Road, Burntwood, WS7 1AG | Detached | Freehold | £350,000 | |
| 29 Apr 2026 | 59, Water Street, Burntwood, WS7 1AW | Detached | Freehold | £410,000 | |
| 13 Mar 2026 | 57, Water Street, Burntwood, WS7 1AW | Detached | Freehold | £400,000 | |
| 27 Feb 2026 | 9, Water Street, Burntwood, WS7 1AW | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £280,000 |
In the WS7 1GH postcode area, located within Burntwood West, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WS7 1GH
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Heron Foods | 1 Cannock Road, Burntwood, WS7 1JR | Walking directions to Heron Foods |
| 0.3 mi | Aldi | Bridge Cross Road, Burntwood, WS7 2BX | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.4 mi | Morrisons | Buckley Way, Lichfield, WS7 3AN | Walking directions to Morrisons |
| 0.4 mi | Lifestyle Express | Oak Lane, Lichfield, WS7 2HD | Walking directions to Lifestyle Express |
Annual council tax rates for Lichfield district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for WS7 1GH, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Di Evans
Boney Hay & Central - Elected 4 May 2023
Paul Taylor
Boney Hay & Central - Elected 4 May 2023
Sharon Taylor
Boney Hay & Central - Elected 4 May 2023
Dave Robertson
Lichfield - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around WS7 1GH records about 76 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across West Midlands as a whole the rate is about 97 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, shoplifting and anti-social behaviour.
The median sale price around WS7 1GH in Burntwood West is £258,000 (about £278 per square foot) based on 73 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 7 schools close to WS7 1GH, including Chase Terrace Primary School (Good), Holly Grove Primary Academy and Chase Terrace Academy (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
WS7 1GH scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 19,846 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Lichfield covering WS7 1GH is Dave Robertson (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Di Evans (Labour Party), Paul Taylor (Labour Party) and Sharon Taylor (Labour Party).