WS7 — BURNTWOOD | Property Prices, Crime & Area Data

Property Prices in WS7

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in WS7 is £270,791, which is 19% below the West Midlands average of £334,385.

Properties in WS7 cost 5.6% less than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in WS7 have risen 4.5% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type	Average Price	Sales (12m)
Detached	£364,741	329
Semi-detached	£246,903	502
Terraced	£211,541	260
Flat	£132,078	76
All types	£270,791	1217

5-Year Price History

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Crime & Safety in WS7

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 44.6 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, WS7 has a crime rate well 45% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime

18.1 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)

Burglary

1.3 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)

Vehicle crime

3.2 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)

Antisocial behaviour

6.8 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)

Other theft

7.1 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)

This area

National average

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Schools in WS7

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

WS7 has 11 schools within or near its boundaries, including 1 rated Outstanding and 2 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
Chase Terrace Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Fulfen Primary School	Primary	Outstanding	mi
Chasetown Community School	Other	Not inspected	mi
Erasmus Darwin Academy	Secondary	Not inspected	mi
Springhill Primary Academy	Primary	Not inspected	mi

Outstanding

Good

Requires improvement

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

111,932

Population

Median Age

32%

Owner-Occupied

73%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied

32.0%

Private rent

11.0%

Social rent

13.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in WS7 are 369.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

369.0 Mbps

Avg Download

66.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

98%

Superfast Coverage

92%

Ultrafast Coverage

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in WS7 is collected by Lichfield. The Band D rate is £2,058/year.

Band A

8.0%

Band B

14.0%

Band C

25.0%

Band D

22.0%

Band E

16.0%

Band F

9.0%

Band G

5.0%

Band H

1.0%

Area Summary

WS7 — BURNTWOOD

Area Summary

WS7 (BURNTWOOD) offers property prices near the national average (£270,791), low crime (45% below national average), 11 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (369 Mbps average).

Prices

Near avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Average

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in WS7?

The average house price in WS7 (BURNTWOOD) is £270,791, based on 1217 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 6% below the national average of £287,000. Prices have risen by 4.5% over the past year.

Is WS7 a safe area to live?

Crime in WS7 is significantly below the national average (44.6 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (18.1 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (6.8 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.

What are the schools like in WS7?

There are 11 schools in or near WS7. 27% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 1 Outstanding and 2 Good. None require improvement.

What is the council tax in WS7?

Council tax in WS7 is collected by Lichfield. The Band D rate is £2,058 per year (2025–26). This is the total bill including county, district, police, and fire precepts.

What broadband speeds are available in WS7?

The average broadband download speed in WS7 is 369 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 98% of premises, ultrafast to 92%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

What percentage of homes in WS7 are owner-occupied?

According to the ONS Census 2021, 32% of homes in WS7 are owner-occupied. 11% are privately rented and 13% are social housing. The total population is approximately 111,932.