WS7 0EF is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Sedgemoor Avenue, 0.5km from Spring Hill in Burntwood. Administratively it sits within Hammerwich with Wall ward and the Lichfield constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a mature suburban area dominated by older, retired homeowners. The daytime character shifts — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. Average age 56 — this is a predominantly retired and pre-retirement community, with very low mobility and high owner-occupation. 90% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 29 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £284k, down 23.4% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for WS7 0EF are sourced from Output Area E00150342 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SEDGEMOOR AVENUE, WS7 0EF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SEDGEMOOR AVENUE, WS7 0EF.
262
56
£ 40,000 /yr
40%
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
Mature homeowners dominate this postcode. With 90% owner-occupation and an average age of 56, WS7 0EF is established retirement territory. Low crime reinforces the quiet, established character of this neighbourhood. Property prices are trending down 23.4% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WS7 0EF. 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
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 270,000
3 sales · Mean £ 278,333
Terraced
£ 230,000
1 sales · Mean £ 230,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
WS7 0EF has low crime rates — 29 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
Ridgeway Primary Academy
Springhill Primary Academy
Highfields Primary Academy
Fulfen Primary School
Chase Terrace Academy
St Joseph and St Theresa Catholic Primary
Chasetown Community School
Erasmus Darwin Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- Cigno0.8 km
- Aashiqs Restaurant0.8 km
- MHA Communities South0.7 km
- Neon Sound Studios - Humbuckers0.4 km
Retailers - Other
8 nearby- Spar + Subway0.8 km
- Bargain Booze0.7 km
- Burntwood Post Office0.7 km
- B & D Superstore0.6 km
- Esso Springhill0.8 km
- + 3 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- The Star Hotel0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- White Swan0.8 km
- Grangemoor Working Mens Club0.8 km
- The Trident0.1 km
- Cottage Of Content0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Mayflower0.6 km
- Ruby Takeaway0.7 km
- Sea Queen Fish Bar0.7 km
- Swan Island Fish Bar0.8 km
- Teddy's0.2 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Co-operative Food0.7 km
- Co-operative Food0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Lichfield6.1 km
- Shenstone6.1 km
- Lichfield City6.1 km
Bus Stops
- No 420.1 km
- No 580.2 km
- Henley Close0.2 km
- Henley Close0.2 km
- New Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: WS70EF · Data under Open Government Licence