WS7 4UY is a safe, established residential area on Leafenden Avenue, 0.1km from Spring Hill in Burntwood. Administratively it sits within Summerfield & All Saints ward and the Lichfield constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 43 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 79% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 42 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £266k, down 1.7% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for WS7 4UY are sourced from Output Area E00150457 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LEAFENDEN AVENUE, WS7 4UY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LEAFENDEN AVENUE, WS7 4UY.
335
43
£ 35,200 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WS7 4UY falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates WS7 4UY — age 43, 79% ownership, 18% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending down 1.7% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WS7 4UY. The average age is 43.3. 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: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 292,500
2 sales · Mean £ 292,500
Terraced
£ 215,000
5 sales · Mean £ 206,990
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
WS7 4UY has low crime rates — 42 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
Chase Terrace Academy
St Joseph and St Theresa Catholic Primary
Highfields Primary Academy
Chase Terrace Primary School
Chasetown Community School
Erasmus Darwin Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
12 nearby- Spar + Subway0.5 km
- Lloyds Pharmacy1.0 km
- B & D Superstore0.5 km
- Burntwood Be A Friend Community Store1.0 km
- Esso Springhill0.5 km
- + 7 more
Restaurant, Cafe
13 nearby- Burntwood Library0.9 km
- Major Curry Affair1.0 km
- Chasetown Methodist Church0.8 km
- D & P Rogers Catering0.8 km
- Freedom Leisure @ Burntwood Leisure Centre Cafe0.5 km
- + 8 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Aldi0.9 km
- Co-operative Food0.6 km
- Wm Morrison1.0 km
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- The Junction0.9 km
- Vintage Liquid Taphouse0.9 km
- Crown Inn0.9 km
- Grangemoor Working Mens Club0.6 km
- The Trident0.5 km
- + 3 more
Takeaway Shop
9 nearby- Napoli's Pizza0.9 km
- The Gourmet0.9 km
- Tom's Chinese Takeaway0.9 km
- Domino's Pizza1.0 km
- Joe's Pizza Company0.9 km
- + 4 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Hednesford6.6 km
- Lichfield6.6 km
- Lichfield City6.6 km
Bus Stops
- Leafenden Avenue0.0 km
- Leafenden Avenue0.1 km
- Springhill Road0.2 km
- Grange Road0.2 km
- Grange Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: WS74UY · Data under Open Government Licence