Postcode Analysis Lichfield, West Midlands

OAKEN GARDENS, WS7 2AY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OAKEN GARDENS, WS7 2AY.

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Population

312

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 40,000 /yr

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Employed

52%

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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7/10
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9/10
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3/10
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7/10
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4/10
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4/10
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2/10
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8/10
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8/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. WS7 2AY spans multiple life stages — average age 44, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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

WS7 2AY is a safe, established residential area on Oaken Gardens, 0.3km from Chase Terrace in Burntwood. Administratively it sits within Boney Hay & Central ward and the Lichfield constituency.

For families considering a move, WS7 2AY represents a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. Outside of residential hours, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. At 44 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 85% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 23 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for WS7 2AY are sourced from Output Area E00150249 (shared with 16 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 2AY. The average age is 43.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.5%
Asian / British Asian3.2%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.3%

Economic Activity

52%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.

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

WS7 2AY has low crime rates — 23 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 offences44
Anti-social behaviour18
Criminal damage and arson12
Burglary8
Vehicle crime6

school Local Schools

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Chase Terrace Academy

Requires Improvement1370 pupils0.3 km
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Chase Terrace Primary School

Good295 pupils0.5 km
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Springhill Primary Academy

Good162 pupils0.9 km
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Boney Hay Primary Academy

Good185 pupils0.9 km
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Holly Grove Primary Academy

Good1.0 km
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St Joseph and St Theresa Catholic Primary

Good199 pupils1.1 km
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Highfields Primary Academy

Good204 pupils1.2 km
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Ridgeway Primary Academy

Good1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

19 nearby
  • Spar + Subway0.7 km
  • Burntwood Be A Friend Community Store0.6 km
  • Chase Butchers0.6 km
  • Esso Springhill0.6 km
  • N & J Chemist0.6 km
  • + 14 more
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Pub, NightClub

7 nearby
  • Vintage Liquid Taphouse0.5 km
  • Boney Hay Working Mens Club0.6 km
  • Grangemoor Working Mens Club0.8 km
  • Ring O Bells0.8 km
  • The Fozzers0.8 km
  • + 2 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

11 nearby
  • Pasha Restaurant0.7 km
  • Freedom Leisure @ Burntwood Leisure Centre Cafe0.9 km
  • Khans Kitchen0.5 km
  • McDonalds0.7 km
  • MCH Catering0.6 km
  • + 6 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Co-operative Food0.6 km
  • Heron Foods0.6 km
  • Wm Morrison0.7 km
  • Aldi0.5 km
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Takeaway Shop

8 nearby
  • Domino's Pizza0.6 km
  • Joe's Pizza Company0.5 km
  • Johnny Wong Chinese Restaurant0.6 km
  • King Of Spice0.1 km
  • Parkhill Fishbar0.2 km
  • + 3 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Hednesford5.8 km
  • Cannock6.5 km
  • Lichfield6.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Cumberland Crescent0.1 km
  • Cumberland Crescent0.2 km
  • Cumberland Crescent0.2 km
  • Rochester Avenue0.2 km
  • Stamford Crescent0.2 km