WS7 0ED is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Hospital Road, 0.6km from Spring Hill in Burntwood. Administratively it sits within Hammerwich with Wall ward and the Lichfield constituency.
For families considering a move, WS7 0ED represents a mature suburban area dominated by older, retired homeowners. By day, the area transitions to a rural with mining or quarrying character: includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. A well-settled, later-life community (average age 56) — very low tenant turnover, high ownership, and a quiet residential character. 90% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 33 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £168k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 23.7% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for WS7 0ED are sourced from Output Area E00150342 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HOSPITAL ROAD, WS7 0ED House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HOSPITAL ROAD, WS7 0ED.
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 0ED is established retirement territory. Low crime reinforces the quiet, established character — £168k reflects the demand. Property prices are trending down 23.7% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WS7 0ED. 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
Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 105,000
7 sales · Mean £ 104,285
Detached
£ 265,000
1 sales · Mean £ 265,000
Terraced
£ 165,000
5 sales · Mean £ 195,000
Semi-Detached
£ 260,000
2 sales · Mean £ 260,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
WS7 0ED has low crime rates — 33 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
Springhill Primary Academy
Ridgeway Primary Academy
Highfields Primary Academy
Fulfen Primary School
Chase Terrace Academy
St Joseph and St Theresa Catholic Primary
Chasetown Community School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- Cigno0.7 km
- Aashiqs Restaurant0.7 km
- MHA Communities South0.6 km
- Neon Sound Studios - Humbuckers0.4 km
Retailers - Other
8 nearby- Spar + Subway0.8 km
- Bargain Booze0.6 km
- Burntwood Post Office0.6 km
- B & D Superstore0.7 km
- Esso Springhill0.8 km
- + 3 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- The Star Hotel0.8 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- White Swan0.7 km
- Grangemoor Working Mens Club0.7 km
- The Trident0.2 km
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Mayflower0.5 km
- Ruby Takeaway0.6 km
- Sea Queen Fish Bar0.6 km
- Swan Island Fish Bar0.7 km
- Teddy's0.2 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Co-operative Food0.6 km
- Co-operative Food0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Lichfield6.0 km
- Lichfield City6.0 km
- Shenstone6.1 km
Bus Stops
- No 420.1 km
- New Road0.2 km
- New Road0.2 km
- No 580.2 km
- Henley Close0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: WS70ED · Data under Open Government Licence