Postcode Analysis Lichfield, West Midlands

HOSPITAL ROAD, WS7 0ED House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HOSPITAL ROAD, WS7 0ED.

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Population

262

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Avg Age

56

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Avg Income

£ 40,000 /yr

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Employed

40%

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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6/10
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8/10
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5/10
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4/10
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4/10
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4/10
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2/10
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10/10
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9/10
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Area Character

Mature homeowners dominate this postcode. With 90% owner-occupation and an average age of 56, WS7 0ED is established retirement territory. Low crime reinforces the quiet, established character — £168k reflects the demand. Property prices are trending down 23.7% year-on-year.

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

WS7 0ED is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Hospital Road, 0.6km from Spring Hill in Burntwood. Administratively it sits within Hammerwich with Wall ward and the Lichfield constituency.

For families considering a move, WS7 0ED represents a mature suburban area dominated by older, retired homeowners. By day, the area transitions to a rural with mining or quarrying character: includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. A well-settled, later-life community (average age 56) — very low tenant turnover, high ownership, and a quiet residential character. 90% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 33 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £168k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 23.7% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for WS7 0ED are sourced from Output Area E00150342 (shared with 6 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 0ED. The average age is 56.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.5%
Asian / British Asian0.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.1%

Economic Activity

40%Active
FT: 24%
Unemployed: 1%
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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

Flat

£ 105,000

7 sales · Mean £ 104,285

Detached

£ 265,000

1 sales · Mean £ 265,000

Terraced

£ 165,000

5 sales · Mean £ 195,000

Semi-Detached

£ 260,000

2 sales · Mean £ 260,000

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

WS7 0ED has low crime rates — 33 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 offences57
Anti-social behaviour13
Vehicle crime10
Public order8
Burglary5

school Local Schools

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Springhill Primary Academy

Good162 pupils0.6 km
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Ridgeway Primary Academy

Good0.7 km
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Highfields Primary Academy

Good204 pupils0.8 km
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Fulfen Primary School

Good415 pupils1.0 km
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Chase Terrace Academy

Requires Improvement1370 pupils1.2 km
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St Joseph and St Theresa Catholic Primary

Good199 pupils1.4 km
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Chasetown Community School

Good82 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • Cigno0.7 km
  • Aashiqs Restaurant0.7 km
  • MHA Communities South0.6 km
  • Neon Sound Studios - Humbuckers0.4 km
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Retailers - Other

8 nearby
  • Spar + Subway0.8 km
  • Bargain Booze0.6 km
  • Burntwood Post Office0.6 km
  • B & D Superstore0.7 km
  • Esso Springhill0.8 km
  • + 3 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • The Star Hotel0.8 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • White Swan0.7 km
  • Grangemoor Working Mens Club0.7 km
  • The Trident0.2 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

5 nearby
  • Mayflower0.5 km
  • Ruby Takeaway0.6 km
  • Sea Queen Fish Bar0.6 km
  • Swan Island Fish Bar0.7 km
  • Teddy's0.2 km
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Co-operative Food0.6 km
  • Co-operative Food0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Lichfield6.0 km
  • Lichfield City6.0 km
  • Shenstone6.1 km

Bus Stops

  • No 420.1 km
  • New Road0.2 km
  • New Road0.2 km
  • No 580.2 km
  • Henley Close0.3 km