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.
THE RIDGEWAY, WS7 4SQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE RIDGEWAY, WS7 4SQ.
243
61
£ 40,000 /yr
32%
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
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
Ridgeway Primary Academy
Springhill Primary Academy
Erasmus Darwin Academy
Chasetown Community School
St Joseph and St Theresa Catholic Primary
Highfields Primary Academy
Chase Terrace Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
- + 1 more
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
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Queens Fish Bar0.9 km
- Teddy's0.6 km
- Napoli's Pizza1.0 km
- Tom's Chinese Takeaway1.0 km
Retailers - Other
4 nearby- Khevin Store0.6 km
- One Stop1.0 km
- Simply Local0.9 km
- B & D Superstore0.4 km
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
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Postcode Profile: WS74SQ · Data under Open Government Licence