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WS7 4FB

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Hammerwich with Wall

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Overview

Postcode WS7 4FB is located in a major urban area, within the Hammerwich with Wall 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 3.8 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
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
126
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
6.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

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

6.8%

Approximately 6.8% 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 4FB.

Flood risk

No risk

Burntwood West near WS7 4FB 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 3.8 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for WS7 4FB
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miOakfield ParkSmallWalking directions to Oakfield Park
0.3 miOakfield ParkSmallWalking directions to Oakfield Park

Area Profile

Population
419
Population density
390.5 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
400
95.92%
Indian
8
1.92%
African
4
0.96%
Other Asian
2
0.48%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
1
0.24%
Total population: 417

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
108
30.77%
Level 3 (A level)
66
18.8%
No qualifications
58
16.52%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
58
16.52%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
29
8.26%
Total 16+ residents: 351

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
81
50.31%
Owns with a mortgage
62
38.51%
Other social rented
8
4.97%
Private landlord or letting agency
4
2.48%
Social rents from council
3
1.86%
Total households: 161

Property prices in Hammerwich with Wall

Median price£315,000
Price per sq ft£292
Sales (last 12 months)39
Typical range (middle 50%)£257K – £415K

Based on 39 recent sales, the median property price is £315,000 (about £292 per square foot) in Hammerwich with Wall area, with individual transactions ranging from £146,000 up to £1,500,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Hammerwich with Wall over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached17£438,000£316
Semi-Detached14£291,250£274
Terraced5£235,000£311
Flats3£147,500£228

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Hammerwich with Wall

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Hammerwich with Wall.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£264,000£173,000£162,500
2017£303,500£198,250£218,750
2018£297,500£235,000£200,000
2019£344,000£225,000£200,000
2020£348,000£227,500£211,000
2021£408,000£235,000£210,000
2022£385,000£270,000£250,000
2023£373,750£293,500£278,500
2024£467,500£277,700£240,000
2025£410,000£280,000£295,000
2026£477,500£287,275£227,950
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Hammerwich with Wall.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Hammerwich with Wall.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£221£234£187
2017£253£201£191
2018£276£212£215
2019£254£206£220
2020£282£241£229
2021£283£243£253
2022£331£287£311
2023£308£290£302
2024£335£284£266
2025£314£274£311
2026£341£274£331
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Hammerwich with Wall.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Hammerwich with Wall in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WS7 4FB.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WS7 4FB
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
30 Jun 202512, Hazelmere Drive, Burntwood, WS7 4YPDetachedFreehold£420,000
09 May 202515, Hazelmere Drive, Burntwood, WS7 4YPDetachedFreehold£310,000
02 Jun 202529, King Street, Burntwood, WS7 4QJSemi-DetachedFreehold£200,000
28 Mar 202535, King Street, Burntwood, WS7 4QJOtherFreehold£330,000
14 Mar 202515, Belvedere Close, Burntwood, WS7 4YRDetachedFreehold£302,000

Schools

In the WS7 4FB postcode area, located within Burntwood West, there are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for WS7 4FB
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miSecondaryErasmus Darwin AcademyAcademy converter

Good

0.2 miNot applicableChasetown Community SchoolCommunity special school

Good

0.4 miPrimaryRidgeway Primary AcademyAcademy converter

N/A

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WS7 4FB

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for WS7 4FB
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 4FB, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Janice Silvester-Hall

Hammerwich with Wall - Elected 4 May 2023

Conservative

Leona Leung

Hammerwich with Wall - Elected 4 May 2023

Conservative

Member of parliament

Dave Robertson

Lichfield - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionWest MidlandsUKG
DistrictLichfieldE07000194
Parliamentary ConstituencyLichfieldE14001335
ParishHammerwichE04008927
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Burntwood WestE02006151
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Lichfield 006GE01034104
Police ForceStaffordshire
Postcode Introduced2003-03-01

Frequently asked questions about WS7 4FB

Is WS7 4FB (Burntwood West) safe?

The area around WS7 4FB 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 4FB?

The median sale price around WS7 4FB in Burntwood West is £315,000 (about £292 per square foot) based on 39 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near WS7 4FB?

There are 8 schools close to WS7 4FB, including Erasmus Darwin Academy (Good), Chasetown Community School (Good) and Ridgeway Primary Academy. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around WS7 4FB?

WS7 4FB 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 4FB (Burntwood West) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Lichfield covering WS7 4FB is Dave Robertson (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Janice Silvester-Hall (Conservative and Unionist Party) and Leona Leung (Conservative and Unionist Party).