Postcode WS7 1PU is located in a major urban area, within the Chase Terrace ward of Lichfield in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Burntwood West area. It has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 23.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 76% 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 3.1 miles away. There are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest small park is Redwood Park.
Burntwood West has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 27,116 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 17% least deprived areas in England.
Burntwood West has a very low crime rate, with approximately 23.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 2.6% 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 1PU.
Burntwood West near WS7 1PU 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 3.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Redwood Park | Small | Walking directions to Redwood Park |
| 0.3 mi | Chase Terrace Park | Small | Walking directions to Chase Terrace Park |
Based on 60 recent sales, the median property price is £246,000 (about £281 per square foot) in Chase Terrace area, with individual transactions ranging from £129,000 up to £445,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 18 | £397,500 | £317 |
| Semi-Detached | 34 | £225,000 | £274 |
| Terraced | 7 | £205,000 | £252 |
| Flats | 1 | £129,000 | £210 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £250,000 | £110,000 | £148,000 | £125,000 |
| 2017 | £211,000 | £116,000 | £160,000 | £140,000 |
| 2018 | £242,500 | £115,000 | £175,000 | £140,000 |
| 2019 | £264,750 | £130,000 | £180,000 | £139,000 |
| 2020 | £250,000 | £116,250 | £180,000 | £143,500 |
| 2021 | £272,000 | £115,750 | £210,000 | £162,000 |
| 2022 | £310,000 | £133,000 | £226,500 | £217,000 |
| 2023 | £310,000 | — | £230,000 | £185,500 |
| 2024 | £270,000 | — | £225,000 | £240,000 |
| 2025 | £377,500 | £136,500 | £229,000 | £216,000 |
| 2026 | £405,000 | £129,000 | £240,000 | £230,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £222 | £200 | £182 | £199 |
| 2017 | £203 | £196 | £191 | £163 |
| 2018 | £215 | £190 | £212 | £199 |
| 2019 | £232 | £144 | £202 | £221 |
| 2020 | £248 | £195 | £214 | £227 |
| 2021 | £266 | £196 | £213 | £232 |
| 2022 | £279 | £225 | £266 | £258 |
| 2023 | £301 | — | £253 | £285 |
| 2024 | £304 | — | £261 | £275 |
| 2025 | £303 | £246 | £274 | £295 |
| 2026 | £332 | £210 | £306 | £243 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WS7 1PU.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Aug 2025 | 13, Viscount Road, Burntwood, WS7 1PU | Detached | Freehold | £322,000 | |
| 22 Aug 2025 | 37, Viscount Road, Burntwood, WS7 1PU | Semi-Detached | Leasehold | £262,500 | |
| 19 Jun 2025 | 18, Knight Road, Burntwood, WS7 1PX | Detached | Freehold | £285,000 | |
| 26 Aug 2025 | 22, Earl Drive, Burntwood, WS7 1PT | Semi-Detached | Leasehold | £242,000 | |
| 27 Jun 2025 | 21, Earl Drive, Burntwood, WS7 1PT | Terraced | Leasehold | £233,000 |
In the WS7 1PU postcode area, located within Burntwood West, there are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WS7 1PU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 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 1PU, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Steven Gerald Norman
Chase Terrace - Elected 4 May 2023
Sue Woodward
Chase Terrace - Elected 4 May 2023
Dave Robertson
Lichfield - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around WS7 1PU records about 24 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 1 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 1PU in Burntwood West is £246,000 (about £281 per square foot) based on 60 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 4 schools close to WS7 1PU, including Holly Grove Primary Academy, Boney Hay Primary Academy (Good) and Chase Terrace Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
WS7 1PU scores 2 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 27,116 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 1PU is Dave Robertson (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Steven Gerald Norman (Labour and Co-operative Party) and Sue Woodward (Labour and Co-operative Party).