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WS7 3AB

Bird Grove

Chasetown

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Overview

Postcode WS7 3AB is located in a major urban area, within the Chasetown ward of Lichfield in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Burntwood West area. It has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 61.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 37% 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 Cannock, about 3.5 miles away. There are 4 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Chasewater Country Park.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
61
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
11.3%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Medium

Deprivation level

6/10

Burntwood West has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 16,749 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 49% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Burntwood West has an average crime rate, with approximately 61.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

11.3%

Approximately 11.3% 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

Medium

Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 323 ft away from WS7 3AB.

Flood risk

No risk

Burntwood West near WS7 3AB has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

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

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for WS7 3AB
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miChasewater Country ParkLargeWalking directions to Chasewater Country Park

Area Profile

Population
627
Population density
6,807.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Shoplifting
61.37(+605%)
Violence and sexual offences
36.19(-6%)
Anti-social behaviour
8.65(-20%)
Vehicle crime
6.29(-3%)
Public order
4.72(-22%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
576
91.87%
Other White
21
3.35%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
9
1.44%
Indian
8
1.28%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
5
0.8%
Total population: 627

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
162
35.68%
Level 3 (A level)
111
24.45%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
78
17.18%
No qualifications
43
9.47%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
34
7.49%
Total 16+ residents: 454

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
148
61.67%
Owns outright
41
17.08%
Other social rented
21
8.75%
Private landlord or letting agency
14
5.83%
Shared ownership
7
2.92%
Total households: 240

Property prices in Chasetown

Median price£237,500
Price per sq ft£279
Sales (last 12 months)70
Typical range (middle 50%)£203K – £290K

Based on 70 recent sales, the median property price is £237,500 (about £279 per square foot) in Chasetown area, with individual transactions ranging from £82,400 up to £450,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Chasetown over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached14£322,500£316
Semi-Detached36£242,500£277
Terraced17£205,000£275
Flats3£160,000£270

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Chasetown

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Chasetown.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£233,973£123,495£187,995£139,750
2017£259,950£123,998£204,950£161,950
2018£263,500£129,995£218,995£155,995
2019£255,000£92,000£169,995£132,000
2020£294,995£135,000£215,000£151,250
2021£303,973£119,750£223,000£225,146
2022£317,500£129,500£225,500£188,000
2023£318,750£125,000£216,500£185,000
2024£265,000£150,000£225,000£185,000
2025£310,000£157,000£230,000£190,000
2026£337,500£160,000£276,000£205,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Chasetown.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Chasetown.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£229£209£232£201
2017£232£209£240£193
2018£249£220£255£207
2019£243£167£228£159
2020£262£222£221£181
2021£263£229£271£284
2022£296£227£267£251
2023£299£243£279£200
2024£321£262£257£227
2025£327£269£274£219
2026£271£270£262£275
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Chasetown.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Chasetown in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WS7 3AB.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WS7 3AB
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
18 Dec 20254, Bird Grove, Burntwood, WS7 3ABSemi-DetachedFreehold£230,000
28 Nov 20256, Bird Grove, Burntwood, WS7 3ABSemi-DetachedFreehold£231,500
17 Jul 202522, Bird Grove, Burntwood, WS7 3ABSemi-DetachedFreehold£265,000
10 Dec 202523, Gough Lane, Burntwood, WS7 3RSTerracedFreehold£230,000
27 Feb 202645, Uden House, Ruston Road, Burntwood, WS7 3RUFlatsLeasehold£160,000

Schools

In the WS7 3AB postcode area, located within Burntwood West, there are 4 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for WS7 3AB
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimarySt Joseph and St Theresa Catholic PrimaryVoluntary aided school

Good

0.3 miNot applicableChasetown Community SchoolCommunity special school

Good

0.5 miSecondaryErasmus Darwin AcademyAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WS7 3AB

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for WS7 3AB
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miMorrisonsBuckley Way, Lichfield, WS7 3ANWalking directions to Morrisons
0.4 miThe Co-operative FoodHighfields Road, Lichfield, WS7 4QUWalking directions to The Co-operative Food

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 3AB, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Darren Michael Oliver Ennis

Chasetown - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Laura Jane Ennis

Chasetown - 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
WardChasetownE05010658
ParishBurntwoodE04008917
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Burntwood WestE02006151
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Lichfield 006FE01034103
Police ForceStaffordshire
Postcode Introduced2017-05-01

Frequently asked questions about WS7 3AB

Is WS7 3AB (Burntwood West) safe?

The area around WS7 3AB records about 61 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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 3AB?

The median sale price around WS7 3AB in Burntwood West is £237,500 (about £279 per square foot) based on 70 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near WS7 3AB?

There are 7 schools close to WS7 3AB, including St Joseph and St Theresa Catholic Primary (Good), Chasetown Community School (Good) and Erasmus Darwin Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around WS7 3AB?

WS7 3AB scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 16,749 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents WS7 3AB (Burntwood West) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Lichfield covering WS7 3AB is Dave Robertson (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Darren Michael Oliver Ennis (Labour Party) and Laura Jane Ennis (Labour Party).