WS7 0BY is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on St Benedicts Road, 0.4km from Burntwood Green in Burntwood. Administratively it sits within Summerfield & All Saints ward and the Lichfield constituency.
For families considering a move, WS7 0BY represents a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. With an average age of 51, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 95% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 28 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £290k.
Census 2021 statistics for WS7 0BY are sourced from Output Area E00150183 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ST BENEDICTS ROAD, WS7 0BY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ST BENEDICTS ROAD, WS7 0BY.
250
51
£ 40,000 /yr
38%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
WS7 0BY is a mixed residential postcode — average age 51, 95% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WS7 0BY. The average age is 50.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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
Terraced
£ 290,000
1 sales · Mean £ 290,000
Detached
£ 207,000
2 sales · Mean £ 207,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
WS7 0BY has low crime rates — 28 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.
school Local Schools
Highfields Primary Academy
Springhill Primary Academy
Fulfen Primary School
Ridgeway Primary Academy
Chase Terrace Academy
St Joseph and St Theresa Catholic Primary
Chase Terrace Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- Cigno0.5 km
- Aashiqs Restaurant0.4 km
- MHA Communities South0.3 km
- Neon Sound Studios - Humbuckers0.1 km
Retailers - Other
8 nearby- Spar + Subway0.6 km
- B & D Superstore1.0 km
- Esso Springhill0.6 km
- N & J Chemist0.6 km
- SGN Springhill0.6 km
- + 3 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- The Star Hotel0.6 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- White Swan0.4 km
- Grangemoor Working Mens Club0.5 km
- The Trident0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Mayflower0.3 km
- Ruby Takeaway0.4 km
- Sea Queen Fish Bar0.4 km
- Swan Island Fish Bar0.4 km
- Teddy's0.6 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Co-operative Food0.6 km
- Co-operative Food0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Lichfield5.9 km
- Lichfield City5.9 km
- Shenstone6.3 km
Bus Stops
- Tudor Road0.2 km
- New Road0.2 km
- New Road0.2 km
- Tudor Road0.2 km
- Willow Avenue0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: WS70BY · Data under Open Government Licence