Postcode Analysis Lichfield, West Midlands

THE RIDGEWAY, WS7 4SQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE RIDGEWAY, WS7 4SQ.

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Population

243

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Avg Age

61

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Avg Income

£ 40,000 /yr

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Employed

32%

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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8/10
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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

Average age 61, 96% owned. WS7 4SQ is quintessential settled, mature residential territory — long-term residents, quiet streets, minimal rental churn. Low crime reinforces the quiet, established character of this neighbourhood.

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

WS7 4SQ is a sought-after residential area on The Ridgeway, 0.8km from Spring Hill in Burntwood. Administratively it sits within Hammerwich with Wall ward and the Lichfield constituency.

For serious buyers, WS7 4SQ is a mature suburban area dominated by older, retired homeowners. During the day, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. An established, mature community with an average age of 61 — quiet, long-term residents, low turnover. 96% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 8 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £250k. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.

Census 2021 statistics for WS7 4SQ are sourced from Output Area E00150339 (shared with 12 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 4SQ. The average age is 60.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.2%
Asian / British Asian0.8%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

32%Active
FT: 20%
Unemployed: 0%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 211,750

6 sales · Mean £ 216,416

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

WS7 4SQ has low crime rates — 8 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 offences14
Anti-social behaviour4
Other theft3
Criminal damage and arson2
Public order2

school Local Schools

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Ridgeway Primary Academy

Good0.5 km
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Springhill Primary Academy

Good162 pupils1.0 km
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Erasmus Darwin Academy

Good1136 pupils1.1 km
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Chasetown Community School

Good82 pupils1.1 km
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St Joseph and St Theresa Catholic Primary

Good199 pupils1.3 km
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Highfields Primary Academy

Good204 pupils1.5 km
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Chase Terrace Academy

Requires Improvement1370 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

6 nearby
  • Crown Inn1.0 km
  • The Trident0.7 km
  • The Uxbridge Arms1.0 km
  • Cottage Of Content0.8 km
  • Miners Rest0.8 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • Chasetown Methodist Church0.7 km
  • D & P Rogers Catering1.0 km
  • MHA Communities South0.8 km
  • MHA Communities South0.9 km
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Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • Queens Fish Bar0.9 km
  • Teddy's0.6 km
  • Napoli's Pizza1.0 km
  • Tom's Chinese Takeaway1.0 km
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Retailers - Other

4 nearby
  • Khevin Store0.6 km
  • One Stop1.0 km
  • Simply Local0.9 km
  • B & D Superstore0.4 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Central England Co-operative1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Shenstone6.1 km
  • Lichfield City6.5 km
  • Lichfield6.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Larkspur Avenue0.1 km
  • Larkspur Avenue0.1 km
  • The Triangle Tavern PH0.1 km
  • Pumping Station0.2 km
  • The Ridgeway0.2 km