Postcode WS8 7QW 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 moderate deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 126.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Burntwood West is £47,143 per year. The nearest station is Landywood located about 3.3 miles away. There are 4 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.
Burntwood West has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 15,959 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 49% most 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 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.
The average income per household in Burntwood West is £47,143 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 222 ft away from WS8 7QW.
Burntwood West near WS8 7QW has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Landywood located about 3.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 71 recent sales, the median property price is £231,500 in Chasetown area, with individual transactions ranging from £82,400 up to £450,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median | Median £/m² |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 14 | £322,500 | £3,523 |
| Flats | 5 | £159,000 | £2,909 |
| Semi-Detached | 36 | £237,500 | £2,981 |
| Terraced | 16 | £203,500 | £2,923 |
10 year median price trend in Chasetown
In the WS8 7QW postcode area, located within Burntwood West, there are 4 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WS8 7QW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Premier | Wilkin Road, Walsall, WS8 7LX | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.5 mi | The Co-operative Brownhills | Deakin Avenue, Walsall, WS8 7QN | Walking directions to The Co-operative Brownhills |
Annual council tax rates for Lichfield district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for WS8 7QW, 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
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/07/2026.