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Overview

Postcode WS7 4QW 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 3.6 miles away. There are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Redwood Park.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
126
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
22.1%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
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

22.1%

Approximately 22.1% 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

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 176 ft away from WS7 4QW.

Flood risk

No risk

Burntwood West near WS7 4QW has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Hednesford located about 3.6 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for WS7 4QW
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miRedwood ParkSmallWalking directions to Redwood Park

Area Profile

Population
299
Population density
2,273.8 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
288
95.68%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
6
1.99%
Indian
2
0.66%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
2
0.66%
Bangladeshi
1
0.33%
Total population: 301

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
61
24.7%
Level 4+ (Degree)
58
23.48%
Level 3 (A level)
41
16.6%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
37
14.98%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
26
10.53%
Total 16+ residents: 247

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
60
44.12%
Owns with a mortgage
31
22.79%
Other social rented
29
21.32%
Private landlord or letting agency
14
10.29%
Social rents from council
1
0.74%
Total households: 136

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 30 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WS7 4QW.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WS7 4QW
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
30 Sept 202523A, Bridge Cross Road, Burntwood, WS7 2BUSemi-DetachedFreehold£391,000
28 Nov 202560, Sycamore Road, Burntwood, WS7 4RNSemi-DetachedFreehold£245,000
07 Nov 202548, Sycamore Road, Burntwood, WS7 4RNSemi-DetachedFreehold£275,000
24 Sept 202528, Sycamore Road, Burntwood, WS7 4RNSemi-DetachedFreehold£230,000
03 Sept 202544, Sycamore Road, Burntwood, WS7 4RNSemi-DetachedFreehold£240,000

Schools

In the WS7 4QW postcode area, located within Burntwood West, there are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for WS7 4QW
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryChase Terrace Primary SchoolFoundation school

Good

0.2 miSecondaryChase Terrace AcademyAcademy converter

Requires improvement

0.3 miPrimarySt Joseph and St Theresa Catholic PrimaryVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WS7 4QW

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for WS7 4QW
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miAldiBridge Cross Road, Burntwood, WS7 2BXWalking directions to Aldi
0.2 miHeron Foods1 Cannock Road, Burntwood, WS7 1JRWalking directions to Heron Foods
0.3 miMorrisonsBuckley Way, Lichfield, WS7 3ANWalking directions to Morrisons
0.4 miSpar153-155 Cannock Road, Burntwood, WS7 0BBWalking directions to Spar
0.5 miCo-op FoodMorley Road, Lichfield, WS7 9AZWalking directions to Co-op 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 4QW, 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 Introduced2003-05-01

Frequently asked questions about WS7 4QW

Is WS7 4QW (Burntwood West) safe?

The area around WS7 4QW 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 4QW?

The median sale price around WS7 4QW 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 4QW?

There are 10 schools close to WS7 4QW, including Chase Terrace Primary School (Good), Chase Terrace Academy (Requires improvement) and St Joseph and St Theresa Catholic Primary (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around WS7 4QW?

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

The Member of Parliament for Lichfield covering WS7 4QW 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).