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WS7 3YZ

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Chasetown

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Detailed insights for WS7 3YZ

Overview

Postcode WS7 3YZ 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 Landywood, about 3.7 miles away. There are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest small park is Oakfield Park.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
61
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
33.3%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

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

33.3%

Approximately 33.3% 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

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near WS7 3YZ.

Flood risk

No risk

Burntwood West near WS7 3YZ 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 3.7 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for WS7 3YZ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miOakfield ParkSmallWalking directions to Oakfield Park
0.4 miOakfield ParkSmallWalking directions to Oakfield Park

Area Profile

Population
147
Population density
4,666.7 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
136
93.79%
Indian
2
1.38%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
2
1.38%
Chinese
1
0.69%
White and Asian (mixed)
1
0.69%
Total population: 145

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
35
28.46%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
24
19.51%
No qualifications
19
15.45%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
17
13.82%
Level 3 (A level)
16
13.01%
Total 16+ residents: 123

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
23
28.4%
Other social rented
23
28.4%
Owns outright
13
16.05%
Private landlord or letting agency
13
16.05%
Social rents from council
4
4.94%
Total households: 81

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 3YZ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WS7 3YZ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
09 Oct 202533, Willett Avenue, Burntwood, WS7 3FJSemi-DetachedFreehold£280,000
07 Oct 202596, Willett Avenue, Burntwood, WS7 3FJTerracedFreehold£202,000
04 Aug 202527, Willett Avenue, Burntwood, WS7 3FJSemi-DetachedFreehold£260,000
13 Mar 202615, Church Street, Burntwood, WS7 3QLDetachedFreehold£450,000
02 Jun 202529, King Street, Burntwood, WS7 4QJSemi-DetachedFreehold£200,000

Schools

In the WS7 3YZ postcode area, located within Burntwood West, there are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for WS7 3YZ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miNot applicableChasetown Community SchoolCommunity special school

Good

0.1 miSecondaryErasmus Darwin AcademyAcademy converter

Good

0.4 miPrimarySt Joseph and St Theresa Catholic PrimaryVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WS7 3YZ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for WS7 3YZ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 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 3YZ, 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 Introduced2003-03-01

Frequently asked questions about WS7 3YZ

Is WS7 3YZ (Burntwood West) safe?

The area around WS7 3YZ 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 3YZ?

The median sale price around WS7 3YZ 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 3YZ?

There are 8 schools close to WS7 3YZ, including Chasetown Community School (Good), Erasmus Darwin Academy (Good) and St Joseph and St Theresa Catholic Primary (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around WS7 3YZ?

WS7 3YZ 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 3YZ (Burntwood West) in Parliament and on the local council?

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

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