Postcode Analysis Lichfield, West Midlands

PRINCESS STREET, WS7 1JW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PRINCESS STREET, WS7 1JW.

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Population

312

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 40,300 /yr

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Employed

50%

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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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3/10
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9/10
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3/10
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9/10
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2/10
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6/10
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6/10
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9/10
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6/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. WS7 1JW spans multiple life stages — average age 44, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending down 36.1% year-on-year.

home £279,437 median price shield Safety 3/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

WS7 1JW is a safe, established residential area on Princess Street, 0.6km from Chase Terrace in Burntwood. Administratively it sits within Chase Terrace ward and the Lichfield constituency.

For families considering a move, WS7 1JW represents a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. Outside of residential hours, urban high streets with mixed ethnicity and businesses. At 44 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 88% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 34 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £279k, down 36.1% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for WS7 1JW are sourced from Output Area E00150277 (shared with 10 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 1JW. The average age is 44.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.7%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 0%
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Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 310,000

11 sales · Mean £ 311,818

Semi-Detached

£ 193,625

6 sales · Mean £ 200,791

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

WS7 1JW has low crime rates — 34 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 offences74
Anti-social behaviour19
Public order11
Vehicle crime11
Criminal damage and arson10

school Local Schools

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Chase Terrace Primary School

Good295 pupils0.4 km
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Holly Grove Primary Academy

Good0.5 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 pupils1.0 km
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Boney Hay Primary Academy

Good185 pupils1.3 km
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Springhill Primary Academy

Good162 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

17 nearby
  • Barry's No.3 Ltd0.4 km
  • Lloyds Pharmacy0.5 km
  • C Robinson & Son Butchers0.6 km
  • Eastgate Stores0.3 km
  • Lloyds Pharmacy0.3 km
  • + 12 more
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Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • The Firs Club & Institute0.3 km
  • The Victoria Inn0.4 km
  • Boney Hay Working Mens Club0.8 km
  • The Wych Elm0.6 km
  • Vintage Liquid Taphouse0.5 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

12 nearby
  • Burntwood Library0.5 km
  • Major Curry Affair0.5 km
  • Sant' Antonio Restaurant0.4 km
  • Village Balti0.9 km
  • 1st Chase Terrace Scout Group0.5 km
  • + 7 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Aldi0.5 km
  • Wm Morrison0.5 km
  • Heron Foods0.3 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

8 nearby
  • Fown Lin0.9 km
  • Superb Chinese Takeaway0.3 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.4 km
  • Joe's Pizza Company0.5 km
  • Johnny Wong Chinese Restaurant0.4 km
  • + 3 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Hednesford5.1 km
  • Cannock5.6 km
  • Landywood6.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Griffin Close0.1 km
  • Chapel Street0.1 km
  • Griffin Close0.1 km
  • Chapel Street0.2 km
  • Water Street0.3 km