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WS7 2JE

Shaw Drive

Boney Hay & Central

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Overview

Postcode WS7 2JE 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 North East & Longdon area. It has low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 38.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 61% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Burntwood North East & Longdon is £62,499 per year. The nearest station is Hednesford, about 3.5 miles away. There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Redwood Park.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
38
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
2.4%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

3/10

Burntwood North East & Longdon has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 24,579 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 25% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

3/10

Burntwood North East & Longdon has a low crime rate, with approximately 38.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

2.4%

Approximately 2.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 5.6% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

9/10

The average income per household in Burntwood North East & Longdon is £62,499 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near WS7 2JE.

Flood risk

No risk

Burntwood North East & Longdon near WS7 2JE has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Hednesford located about 3.5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for WS7 2JE
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miRedwood ParkSmallWalking directions to Redwood Park

Area Profile

Population
310
Population density
3,519.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
19.03(-51%)
Anti-social behaviour
8.46(-21%)
Public order
7.75(+28%)
Vehicle crime
4.93(-24%)
Other theft
2.82(-50%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
298
96.44%
White and Asian (mixed)
4
1.29%
Irish
4
1.29%
Indian
2
0.65%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
1
0.32%
Total population: 309

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
84
32.68%
Level 3 (A level)
39
15.18%
No qualifications
35
13.62%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
35
13.62%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
33
12.84%
Total 16+ residents: 257

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
69
54.33%
Owns with a mortgage
47
37.01%
Private landlord or letting agency
5
3.94%
Other social rented
3
2.36%
Other forms of private rent
2
1.57%
Total households: 127

Property prices in Boney Hay & Central

Median price£258,000
Price per sq ft£278
Sales (last 12 months)73
Typical range (middle 50%)£200K – £325K

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Boney Hay & Central over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached20£340,000£348
Semi-Detached23£245,000£283
Terraced21£240,000£280
Flats9£130,000£195

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Boney Hay & Central

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Boney Hay & Central.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Boney Hay & Central.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Boney Hay & Central.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Boney Hay & Central.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Boney Hay & Central in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 24 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WS7 2JE.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WS7 2JE
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
23 May 20258, Shaw Drive, Burntwood, WS7 2JESemi-DetachedFreehold£255,000
20 Jul 2026The Hawthornes, 25, Ogley Hay Road, Burntwood, WS7 2PHDetachedFreehold£725,000
14 May 202658, Ogley Hay Road, Burntwood, WS7 2PHTerracedFreehold£272,500
25 Jul 202558, Ogley Hay Road, Burntwood, WS7 2PHTerracedFreehold£240,000
10 Jul 202554, Ogley Hay Road, Burntwood, WS7 2PHDetachedFreehold£515,000

Schools

In the WS7 2JE postcode area, located within Burntwood North East & Longdon, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for WS7 2JE
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryBoney Hay Primary AcademyAcademy converter

Good

0.7 miPrimaryChase Terrace Primary SchoolFoundation school

Good

0.7 miSecondaryChase Terrace AcademyAcademy converter

Requires improvement

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WS7 2JE

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for WS7 2JE
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miLifestyle ExpressOak Lane, Lichfield, WS7 2HDWalking directions to Lifestyle Express

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Lichfield district.

Band A£1,568
Band B£1,829
Band C£2,091
Band D£2,352
Band E£2,875
Band F£3,397
Band G£3,920
Band H£4,704

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for WS7 2JE, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Di Evans

Boney Hay & Central - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Paul Taylor

Boney Hay & Central - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Sharon Taylor

Boney Hay & Central - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Dave Robertson

Lichfield - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionWest MidlandsUKG
DistrictLichfieldE07000194
Parliamentary ConstituencyLichfieldE14001335
WardBoney Hay & CentralE05010654
ParishBurntwoodE04008917
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Burntwood North East & LongdonE02006148
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Lichfield 003AE01029486
Police ForceStaffordshire
Postcode Introduced2003-03-01

Frequently asked questions about WS7 2JE

Is WS7 2JE (Burntwood North East & Longdon) safe?

The area around WS7 2JE records about 38 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 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, anti-social behaviour and vehicle crime.

What is the average house price near WS7 2JE?

The median sale price around WS7 2JE in Burntwood North East & Longdon is £258,000 (about £278 per square foot) based on 73 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near WS7 2JE?

There are 6 schools close to WS7 2JE, including Boney Hay Primary Academy (Good), Chase Terrace Primary School (Good) and Chase Terrace Academy (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around WS7 2JE?

WS7 2JE scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 24,579 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents WS7 2JE (Burntwood North East & Longdon) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Lichfield covering WS7 2JE 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).