WS7 4YT is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Edwards Road, 0.4km from Chasetown in Burntwood. Administratively it sits within Chasetown ward and the Lichfield constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, WS7 4YT is these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 38 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 44% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 47 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £102k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 1.9% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for WS7 4YT are sourced from Output Area E00150296 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
EDWARDS ROAD, WS7 4YT House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for EDWARDS ROAD, WS7 4YT.
235
38
£ 35,200 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WS7 4YT falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
WS7 4YT has a significant social housing presence — 44% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal. Property prices are trending up 1.9% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WS7 4YT. The average age is 38.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 96,000
8 sales · Mean £ 98,743
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
WS7 4YT has low crime rates — 47 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Chasetown Community School
St Joseph and St Theresa Catholic Primary
Erasmus Darwin Academy
Ridgeway Primary Academy
Springhill Primary Academy
Chase Terrace Academy
Chase Terrace Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
5 nearby- Chasetown Post Office0.1 km
- B & D Superstore0.6 km
- Chasetown Pharmacy0.1 km
- One Stop0.2 km
- Simply Local0.1 km
Pub, NightClub
9 nearby- Burntwood Rugby Club Inc North Shore Cafe0.7 km
- Crown Inn0.2 km
- Snack Shack @ Chasetown Football Club0.4 km
- The Uxbridge Arms0.3 km
- Chase Sailing Club0.8 km
- + 4 more
Restaurant, Cafe
10 nearby- Chasetown Methodist Church0.3 km
- D & P Rogers Catering0.1 km
- Freedom Leisure @ Burntwood Leisure Centre Cafe0.5 km
- McDonalds0.9 km
- MCH Catering0.9 km
- + 5 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Wm Morrison0.9 km
- Central England Co-operative0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Queens Fish Bar0.1 km
- Napoli's Pizza0.2 km
- The Gourmet0.2 km
- Tom's Chinese Takeaway0.2 km
- Chase Balti0.1 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Landywood6.2 km
- Cannock6.3 km
- Hednesford6.3 km
Bus Stops
- Cottage Lane0.1 km
- Union Street0.1 km
- Cottage Lane0.1 km
- Union Street0.1 km
- Old Mining College Centre0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: WS74YT · Data under Open Government Licence