WS7 1LZ is a safe, established residential area on Ironstone Road, 0.8km from Chase Terrace in Burntwood. Administratively it sits within Chase Terrace ward and the Lichfield constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. During the day, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 46) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 55% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 21 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £217k.
Census 2021 statistics for WS7 1LZ are sourced from Output Area E00150273 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
IRONSTONE ROAD, WS7 1LZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for IRONSTONE ROAD, WS7 1LZ.
266
46
£ 40,300 /yr
51%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. WS7 1LZ's 55% ownership and 46-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WS7 1LZ. The average age is 46.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 125,000
3 sales · Mean £ 135,000
Semi-Detached
£ 152,500
7 sales · Mean £ 156,000
Detached
£ 345,000
5 sales · Mean £ 345,600
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
WS7 1LZ has low crime rates — 21 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Holly Grove Primary Academy
Chase Terrace Primary School
Chase Terrace Academy
St Joseph and St Theresa Catholic Primary
Boney Hay Primary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
15 nearby- Barry's No.3 Ltd0.6 km
- Lloyds Pharmacy0.7 km
- C Robinson & Son Butchers0.6 km
- Eastgate Stores0.1 km
- Lloyds Pharmacy0.6 km
- + 10 more
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- The Firs Club & Institute0.5 km
- The Victoria Inn0.1 km
- Boney Hay Working Mens Club0.8 km
- Ring O Bells1.0 km
- The Wych Elm0.9 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
10 nearby- Burntwood Library0.7 km
- Major Curry Affair0.7 km
- Sant' Antonio Restaurant0.6 km
- 1st Chase Terrace Scout Group0.2 km
- Khans Kitchen0.8 km
- + 5 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Aldi0.8 km
- Wm Morrison0.7 km
- Heron Foods0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Superb Chinese Takeaway0.1 km
- Domino's Pizza0.7 km
- Joe's Pizza Company0.8 km
- Johnny Wong Chinese Restaurant0.6 km
- Sankeys Fish Bar0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Hednesford4.9 km
- Cannock5.5 km
- Landywood6.3 km
Bus Stops
- Eastgate Street0.1 km
- Eastgate Street0.1 km
- Chapel Street0.1 km
- Chapel Street0.1 km
- St Johns Church0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: WS71LZ · Data under Open Government Licence