Postcode WS7 1NR 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 high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 55 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 43% 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 3.2 miles away. There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest small park is Redwood Park.
Burntwood West has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,912 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 21% most deprived areas in England.
Burntwood West has an average crime rate, with approximately 55 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 10.4% 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 1NR.
Burntwood West near WS7 1NR 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 3.2 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 71 recent sales, the median property price is £250,000 (about £278 per square foot) in Boney Hay & Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £540,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 18 | £337,500 | £348 |
| Semi-Detached | 23 | £240,000 | £278 |
| 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 | £250,000 | £241,000 |
| 2026 | £325,000 | £138,500 | £225,000 | £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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WS7 1NR.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Feb 2026 | 128, Rugeley Road, Burntwood, WS7 1NR | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £285,000 | |
| 26 Feb 2026 | 21, Sandown Close, Burntwood, WS7 2YU | Terraced | Freehold | £270,000 | |
| 21 Aug 2025 | 8, Sandown Close, Burntwood, WS7 2YU | Terraced | Freehold | £246,000 | |
| 19 Dec 2025 | 27, High Street, Burntwood, WS7 1LP | Detached | Freehold | £300,000 | |
| 19 Dec 2025 | 27, High Street, Burntwood, WS7 1LP | Detached | Freehold | £300,000 |
In the WS7 1NR postcode area, located within Burntwood West, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WS7 1NR
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Lifestyle Express | Oak Lane, Lichfield, WS7 2HD | Walking directions to Lifestyle Express |
| 0.5 mi | Heron Foods | 1 Cannock Road, Burntwood, WS7 1JR | Walking directions to Heron Foods |
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 1NR, 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 1NR records about 55 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 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 1NR in Burntwood West is £250,000 (about £278 per square foot) based on 71 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 6 schools close to WS7 1NR, including Holly Grove Primary Academy, Chase Terrace Primary School (Good) and Boney Hay Primary Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
WS7 1NR scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 6,912 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 1NR 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).