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WS7 2PA

The Crescent

Boney Hay & Central

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Overview

Postcode WS7 2PA 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 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest small park is Redwood Park.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
55
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
43%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

8/10

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.

Crime level

5/10

Burntwood West has an average crime rate, with approximately 55 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

43%

Approximately 43.0% 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.

Income level

5/10

The average income per household in Burntwood West is £47,143 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

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

Flood risk

No risk

Burntwood West near WS7 2PA 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 3.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for WS7 2PA
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miRedwood ParkSmallWalking directions to Redwood Park
0.4 miChase Terrace ParkSmallWalking directions to Chase Terrace Park

Area Profile

Population
349
Population density
1,677.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
29.65(-23%)
Anti-social behaviour
8.65(-20%)
Public order
7.41(+22%)
Vehicle crime
6.79(+4%)
Drugs
4.32(+61%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
337
97.12%
Indian
4
1.15%
White and Black African (mixed)
3
0.86%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
1
0.29%
Irish
1
0.29%
Total population: 347

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
73
25.35%
Level 4+ (Degree)
56
19.44%
Level 3 (A level)
47
16.32%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
45
15.62%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
44
15.28%
Total 16+ residents: 288

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
50
39.06%
Owns outright
38
29.69%
Owns with a mortgage
32
25%
Social rents from council
5
3.91%
Private landlord or letting agency
2
1.56%
Total households: 128

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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WS7 2PA.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WS7 2PA
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
18 Sept 202518, The Crescent, Burntwood, WS7 2PASemi-DetachedFreehold£190,000
29 Aug 202575, The Crescent, Burntwood, WS7 2PASemi-DetachedFreehold£212,500
24 Apr 202555, The Crescent, Burntwood, WS7 2PASemi-DetachedFreehold£200,001
28 Mar 202515, The Crescent, Burntwood, WS7 2PASemi-DetachedFreehold£175,000
21 Mar 202571, The Crescent, Burntwood, WS7 2PASemi-DetachedFreehold£215,000

Schools

In the WS7 2PA postcode area, located within Burntwood West, there are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for WS7 2PA
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryBoney Hay Primary AcademyAcademy converter

Good

0.4 miPrimaryHolly Grove Primary AcademyAcademy converter

N/A

0.5 miPrimaryChase Terrace Primary SchoolFoundation school

Good

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for WS7 2PA
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 2PA, 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 WestE02006151
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Lichfield 006AE01029487
Police ForceStaffordshire
Postcode Introduced2003-03-01

Frequently asked questions about WS7 2PA

Is WS7 2PA (Burntwood West) safe?

The area around WS7 2PA 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.

What is the average house price near WS7 2PA?

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

What schools are near WS7 2PA?

There are 4 schools close to WS7 2PA, including Boney Hay Primary Academy (Good), Holly Grove Primary Academy and Chase Terrace Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around WS7 2PA?

WS7 2PA 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).

Who represents WS7 2PA (Burntwood West) in Parliament and on the local council?

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

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