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WS7 3RG

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Detailed insights for WS7 3RG

Overview

Postcode WS7 3RG 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 Landywood, 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
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
126
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
3.1%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

3/10

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.

Crime level

9/10

Burntwood West has a very high crime rate, with approximately 126.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

3.1%

Approximately 3.1% 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

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 307 ft away from WS7 3RG.

Flood risk

No risk

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

Transport

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

Parks

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

Area Profile

Population
586
Population density
195.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
52.03(+34%)
Anti-social behaviour
50.41(+368%)
Shoplifting
44.99(+417%)
Vehicle crime
17.34(+166%)
Public order
15.72(+159%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
558
95.06%
Other White
18
3.07%
Indian
5
0.85%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
3
0.51%
White and Asian (mixed)
2
0.34%
Total population: 587

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
151
33.56%
Level 3 (A level)
109
24.22%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
81
18%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
44
9.78%
No qualifications
38
8.44%
Total 16+ residents: 450

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
144
64.57%
Owns outright
48
21.52%
Private landlord or letting agency
12
5.38%
Shared ownership
11
4.93%
Other social rented
5
2.24%
Total households: 223

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 43 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WS7 3RG.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WS7 3RG
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
26 Feb 20265, West Croft, Burntwood, WS7 3RNTerracedFreehold£200,000
20 Mar 20269, Faunch Close, Burntwood, WS7 3QUDetachedFreehold£375,000
28 Nov 20259, Murcott End, Burntwood, WS7 3RESemi-DetachedFreehold£266,000
14 Apr 20263, Follows End, Burntwood, WS7 3QZSemi-DetachedFreehold£260,000
17 Jul 202516, Follows End, Burntwood, WS7 3QZDetachedFreehold£365,000

Schools

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

Nearby primary and secondary schools for WS7 3RG
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miNot applicableChasetown Community SchoolCommunity special school

Good

0.4 miPrimarySt Joseph and St Theresa Catholic PrimaryVoluntary aided school

Good

0.4 miSecondaryErasmus Darwin AcademyAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

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

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

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 3RG, 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 006GE01034104
Police ForceStaffordshire
Postcode Introduced2017-12-01

Frequently asked questions about WS7 3RG

Is WS7 3RG (Burntwood West) safe?

The area around WS7 3RG 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.

What is the average house price near WS7 3RG?

The median sale price around WS7 3RG 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 3RG?

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

How deprived is the area around WS7 3RG?

WS7 3RG 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).

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

The Member of Parliament for Lichfield covering WS7 3RG 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).