Park Road is in Chase Terrace, Burntwood and in Lichfield district. WS7 1AE is located in the Boney Hay & Central electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Lichfield. This postcode has been in use since 2003-03-01.
StreetScan combines information about Park Road, Chase Terrace, Burntwood, WS7 1AE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WS7 1AB, WS7 1LP, WS7 1AF, WS7 1AA, WS7 1NY, WS7 1YW, WS7 1AD, WS7 1NR, WS7 2LW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around WS7 1AE is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.6% | 51.9% | 2.3% | 51.0% | 0.9% |
| Male | 50.4% | 48.1% | -2.3% | 49.0% | -0.9% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of WS7 1AE there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 54.6% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 22.7% | 28.3% | 5.6% | 37.9% | -9.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 55.5% | 54.6% | -0.9% | 44.2% | 10.4% |
| Separated | 0.9% | 0.5% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -1.7% |
| Divorced | 10.5% | 3.4% | -7.1% | 9.1% | -5.7% |
| Widowed | 10.5% | 13.2% | 2.7% | 6.1% | 7.1% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (70.2%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 38% | 39.2% | 1.2% | 48.4% | -9.2% |
| Good health | 27.6% | 31% | 3.4% | 33.6% | -2.6% |
| Fair health | 20.8% | 21.2% | 0.4% | 12.7% | 8.5% |
| Bad health | 11.2% | 7.3% | -3.9% | 4.0% | 3.3% |
| Very bad health | 2.4% | 1.2% | -1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
In the area around WS7 1AE this area, 30.8% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 20.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 40% | 30.8% | -9.2% | 18.2% | 12.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.4% | 12.5% | -3.9% | 9.6% | 2.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.8% | 11.1% | -0.7% | 13.4% | -2.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.7% | 7.2% | 4.5% | 5.3% | 1.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.2% | 15.4% | 7.2% | 16.9% | -1.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.4% | 20.7% | 4.3% | 33.8% | -13.1% |
| Other | 4.5% | 2.4% | -2.1% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.9% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.0% | 0.6% |
| White | 98% | 97.9% | -0.1% | 81.4% | 16.5% |
In this area, 99.2% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 98% | 99.2% | 1.2% | 83.2% | 16.0% |
| European Union | 1.2% | 0.4% | -0.8% | 6.1% | -5.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 5.6% | -5.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98% | 99.2% | 1.2% | 83.2% | 16.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 9.8% | -9.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.5% | 76.7% | -2.2% |
| Ireland | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 24.3% | 13.5% | 10.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 32.8% | 37.2% | -4.4% |
| Christian | 65.6% | 46.2% | 19.4% |
| Not answered | 1.6% | 6.0% | -4.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Park Road was 45.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 21.0% lower than the Boney Hay & Central average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Park Road has the 31st highest crime rate of 87 local areas in Boney Hay & Central and the 160th highest crime rate of 342 local areas in Lichfield .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 29.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 44.7%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 67% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Park Road, Burntwood, Staffordshire Detached, an established residential building | £295,000 | 2024-12-11 | £301,258 |
| 19 Park Road, Burntwood, Staffordshire Detached, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2024-07-25 | £376,294 |
| 21 Park Road, Burntwood, Staffordshire Detached, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2024-06-28 | £240,682 |
| 22 Park Road, Burntwood, Staffordshire Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2024-06-28 | £267,424 |
| 11B Park Road, Burntwood, Staffordshire Detached, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2022-12-06 | £244,465 |
WS7 1AE area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
The percentage of retired residents living in WS7 1AE area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 39% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 81 |
| Full-Time Employee | 68 |
| Part-Time Employee | 17 |
| Self-Employed | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Other | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 13 |
| Education | 11 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ogley Hay Nursery School Brickiln Street , Brownhills WS8 6AU | 4out of 4 | 5,038 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hednesford Nursery School Eskrett Street , Hednesford WS12 1AR | 3out of 4 | 5,362 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holly Grove Primary School Holly Grove Lane , Chase Terrace WS7 1LU | 2out of 4 | 282 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chase Terrace Primary School Rugeley Road , Chase Terrace WS7 1AH | 3out of 4 | 601 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Boney Hay Primary Academy Chorley Road , WS7 2PF | 3out of 4 | 779 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph and St Theresa Catholic Primary High Street , Chasetown WS7 3XL | 4out of 4 | 1,578 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Springhill Primary Academy Mossbank Avenue , Chasetown WS7 4UN | 3out of 4 | 1,753 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chase Terrace Academy Bridge Cross Road , Chase Terrace WS7 2DB | 3out of 4 | 595 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Erasmus Darwin Academy Pool Road , WS7 3QW | 3out of 4 | 2,363 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Norton Canes High School Burntwood Road , Norton Canes WS11 9SP | 3out of 4 | 2,482 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brownhills Ormiston Academy Deakin Avenue , Brownhills WS8 7QG | - not rated | 4,027 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsmead School Kings Avenue , WS12 1DH | 2out of 4 | 4,676 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chasetown Community School Church Street , Chasetown WS7 3QL | 3out of 4 | 2,097 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st Chase Terrace Scout Group | 99 Ironstone Road, Burntwood | 504 yd | |
| Sant' Antonio Restaurant | 2 Burntwood Town Shopping Centre, Cannock Road | 634 yd | |
| Mikey Teas | 21 Burntwood Town Shopping Centre, Cannock Road | 661 yd | |
| Village Balti | 15 Parkhill Road, Chase Terrace | 672 yd | |
| Major Curry Affair | 3 Bridge Cross Road, Chase Terrace | 685 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boney Hay Working Mens Club | 22 North Street, Burntwood | 370 yd | |
| The Firs Club & Institute | Rugeley Road, Chase Terrace | 430 yd | |
| The Victoria Inn | 158 Ironstone Road, Burntwood | 440 yd | |
| Ring O Bells | 80 Chorley Road, Burntwood | 613 yd | |
| Vintage Liquid Taphouse | Unit 1, Lambourne House | 752 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Superb Chinese Takeaway | 74 Princess Street, Burntwood | 336 yd | |
| Sankeys Fish Bar | 1A Rugeley Road, Chase Terrace | 651 yd | |
| Johnny Wong Chinese Restaurant | 25 Burntwood Town Shopping Centre, Cannock Road | 661 yd | |
| Parkhill Fishbar | 17 Parkhill Road, Chase Terrace | 672 yd | |
| King Of Spice | 3 Parkhill Road, Chase Terrace | 690 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heron Foods | 1 Burntwood Town Shopping Centre, Cannock Road | 644 yd | |
| Aldi | Bridge Cross Road, Chase Terrace | 755 yd | |
| WM Morrison | Milestone Way, Burntwood | 839 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Chase Terrace Primary School RUGELEY ROAD | grass pitches | 497 yd |
| Redwood Park REDWOOD PARK REDWOOD PARK ASPEN GROVE | grass pitches | 497 yd |
| Holly Grove Primary School HOLLY GROVE LANE | grass pitches | 502 yd |
| Snap Fitness (Burntwood) BURNTWOOD RETAIL BURNTWOOD RETAIL CANNOCK ROAD | health and fitness suite | 719 yd |
| Open House Cherry Close | grass pitches | 986 yd |
| Chase Terrace Technology College BRIDGE CROSS ROAD | grass pitches, swimming pool | 1,015 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 79.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 76.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 13 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.