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WS7

BURNTWOOD

West Midlands, West Midlands, England

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WS7 covers BURNTWOOD in West Midlands, West Midlands.

Avg price £270,791
1yr change ▲ 4.5%
Crime 45% below avg
Schools 1 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£270,791

▲ 4.5% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

6% below national avg

Crime Rate

44.6/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

45% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

11 schools

Broadband Speed

369 Mbps

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.

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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

£264K £267K £270K £273K £276K 2023 2024 2025

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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.

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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.

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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

1

Outstanding

2

Good

0

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

111,932

Population

67

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.

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369.0 Mbps

Avg Download

66.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

98%

Superfast Coverage

92%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

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

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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 about WS7 BURNTWOOD

What is the average house price in WS7 BURNTWOOD?
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 BURNTWOOD 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 is the population of WS7 BURNTWOOD?
The population of WS7 (BURNTWOOD) is approximately 111,932 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 67 years. 32% of homes are owner-occupied, 11% are privately rented, and 13% are social housing.
How fast is broadband 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 are schools like in WS7 BURNTWOOD?
There are 11 schools in or near WS7. 27% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 1 Outstanding and 2 Good. None require improvement.

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