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WS8 7QW

Chasetown

Lichfield

England / West Midlands / Lichfield / Burntwood West / Chasetown / WS8 7QW

Overview

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 157.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Burntwood West is £40,300 per year. The nearest station is Landywood located about 3.3 miles away. There are 4 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
157
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
3.1%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

6/10

Burntwood West has a moderate 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.

Crime level

9/10

Burntwood West has a very high crime rate, with approximately 157.2 reported incidents per 1,000 residents 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

4/10

The average income of residents in Burntwood West is £40,300 per year.

Noise Level

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 222 ft away from WS8 7QW.

Flood risk

No risk

Burntwood West near WS8 7QW 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 3.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Property prices in Chasetown

Based on 41 recent sales, the median property price is £207,500 in Chasetown area, with individual transactions ranging from £110,000 up to £350,000.

By property type (last year):
TypeSalesMedian
Detached9£292,500
Flats6£155,000
Semi-Detached17£212,000
Terraced9£172,500

10 years price trend in Chasetown

Schools

In the WS8 7QW postcode area, located within Burntwood West, there are 4 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryWatling Street Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.5 miPrimaryBrownhills West Primary SchoolAcademy converter

N/A

0.5 miSecondaryBrownhills Ormiston AcademyAcademy converter

N/A

Local amenities

DistanceNameAddress
0.3 miPremierWilkin Road, Walsall, WS8 7LX
0.5 miThe Co-operative BrownhillsDeakin Avenue, Walsall, WS8 7QN

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/08/2025.