Postcode WS7 3FU 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 low deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 126.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.3× 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 3.3 miles away. There are 6 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Chasewater Country Park.
Burntwood West has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 23,976 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 27% least deprived areas in England.
Burntwood West has a very high crime rate, with approximately 126.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 17.3% 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.
The average income per household in Burntwood West is £47,143 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 295 ft away from WS7 3FU.
Burntwood West near WS7 3FU 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 3.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Chasewater Country Park | Large | Walking directions to Chasewater Country Park |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 14 | £322,500 | £316 |
| Semi-Detached | 36 | £242,500 | £277 |
| Terraced | 17 | £205,000 | £275 |
| Flats | 3 | £160,000 | £270 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 32 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WS7 3FU.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Dec 2025 | 43, Arnhem House, Collis Close, Burntwood, WS7 3RQ | Flats | Leasehold | £159,000 | |
| 04 Sept 2025 | 11, Collis Close, Burntwood, WS7 3RQ | Terraced | Freehold | £190,000 | |
| 29 Apr 2025 | 27, Arnhem House, Collis Close, Burntwood, WS7 3RQ | Flats | Leasehold | £155,000 | |
| 13 Nov 2025 | 16, Alltree Road, Burntwood, WS7 3AE | Detached | Freehold | £365,000 | |
| 25 Jun 2025 | 25, Alltree Road, Burntwood, WS7 3AE | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £290,000 |
In the WS7 3FU postcode area, located within Burntwood West, there are 6 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WS7 3FU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Morrisons | Buckley Way, Lichfield, WS7 3AN | Walking directions to Morrisons |
| 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 3FU, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Darren Michael Oliver Ennis
Chasetown - Elected 4 May 2023
Laura Jane Ennis
Chasetown - Elected 4 May 2023
Dave Robertson
Lichfield - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around WS7 3FU records about 126 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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 3FU in Burntwood West is £237,500 (about £279 per square foot) based on 70 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 10 schools close to WS7 3FU, including St Joseph and St Theresa Catholic Primary (Good), Chase Terrace Primary School (Good) and Chasetown Community School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
WS7 3FU scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 23,976 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 3FU 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).