Postcode Analysis Lichfield, West Midlands

NEW ROAD, WS7 0BU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NEW ROAD, WS7 0BU.

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Population

328

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Avg Age

48

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Avg Income

£ 40,000 /yr

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Employed

51%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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7/10
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8/10
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4/10
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6/10
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1/10
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5/10
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5/10
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9/10
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7/10
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Area Character

WS7 0BU is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £247k, 85% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £247k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

WS7 0BU is a sought-after residential area on New Road, 0.5km from Burntwood Green in Burntwood. Administratively it sits within Summerfield & All Saints ward and the Lichfield constituency.

For serious buyers, WS7 0BU is a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. Residents average 48 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 85% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 35 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £247k. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.

Census 2021 statistics for WS7 0BU are sourced from Output Area E00150182 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WS7 0BU. The average age is 47.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.1%
Asian / British Asian0.3%
Black / African / Caribbean1.2%
Other / Mixed2.4%

Economic Activity

51%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 168,000

13 sales · Mean £ 181,919

Detached

£ 190,000

1 sales · Mean £ 190,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

WS7 0BU has low crime rates — 35 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences78
Anti-social behaviour21
Shoplifting16
Public order13
Vehicle crime11

school Local Schools

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Highfields Primary Academy

Good204 pupils0.4 km
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Springhill Primary Academy

Good162 pupils0.5 km
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Fulfen Primary School

Good415 pupils0.7 km
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Ridgeway Primary Academy

Good0.9 km
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Chase Terrace Academy

Requires Improvement1370 pupils0.9 km
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St Joseph and St Theresa Catholic Primary

Good199 pupils1.4 km
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Chase Terrace Primary School

Good295 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • Cigno0.5 km
  • Aashiqs Restaurant0.4 km
  • MHA Communities South0.4 km
  • Neon Sound Studios - Humbuckers0.1 km
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Retailers - Other

8 nearby
  • Spar + Subway0.5 km
  • B & D Superstore1.0 km
  • Esso Springhill0.5 km
  • N & J Chemist0.5 km
  • SGN Springhill0.5 km
  • + 3 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • The Star Hotel0.7 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • White Swan0.5 km
  • Grangemoor Working Mens Club0.3 km
  • The Trident0.4 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

5 nearby
  • Mayflower0.4 km
  • Ruby Takeaway0.5 km
  • Sea Queen Fish Bar0.5 km
  • Swan Island Fish Bar0.5 km
  • Teddy's0.6 km
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Co-operative Food0.5 km
  • Co-operative Food0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Lichfield6.0 km
  • Lichfield City6.0 km
  • Shenstone6.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Tudor Road0.2 km
  • Tudor Road0.2 km
  • Franklin Drive0.3 km
  • Franklin Drive0.3 km
  • New Road0.3 km