Oak Lane is in Burntwood and in Lichfield district. WS7 2HE 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 Oak Lane, Burntwood, WS7 2HE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WS7 2HF, WS7 2GW, WS7 2EY, WS7 2HB, WS7 2HP, WS7 2HJ, WS7 2PD, WS7 2HD, WS7 2EX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding WS7 2HE has a slightly higher male population, with 50.2% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.3% | 49.8% | -1.5% | 51.0% | -1.2% |
| Male | 48.7% | 50.2% | 1.5% | 49.0% | 1.2% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 30.6% | 37.1% | 6.5% | 37.9% | -0.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 44% | 35.8% | -8.2% | 44.2% | -8.4% |
| Separated | 4.3% | 1.3% | -3.0% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 12.4% | 18.1% | 5.7% | 9.1% | 9.0% |
| Widowed | 8.6% | 7.8% | -0.8% | 6.1% | 1.7% |
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 (69.7%) 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 | 41.3% | 31.6% | -9.7% | 48.4% | -16.8% |
| Good health | 30.5% | 38.1% | 7.6% | 33.6% | 4.5% |
| Fair health | 20.8% | 19% | -1.8% | 12.7% | 6.3% |
| Bad health | 5.6% | 8.8% | 3.2% | 4.0% | 4.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.9% | 2.4% | 0.5% | 1.2% | 1.2% |
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 2HE this area, 30.5% 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 15.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 38.8% | 30.5% | -8.3% | 18.2% | 12.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.8% | 13.3% | -2.5% | 9.6% | 3.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.3% | 11.5% | -3.8% | 13.4% | -1.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.5% | 9.7% | 9.2% | 5.3% | 4.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.5% | 17.7% | 6.2% | 16.9% | 0.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 9.6% | 15.9% | 6.3% | 33.8% | -17.9% |
| Other | 8.6% | 1.3% | -7.3% | 2.8% | -1.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.5% 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 | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 3.1% | -0.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.2% | 0.3% | -1.9% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 97% | 94.5% | -2.5% | 81.4% | 13.1% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 97.3% 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 | 98.5% | 97.3% | -1.2% | 83.2% | 14.1% |
| European Union | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 6.1% | -5.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 1% | 0.6% | 5.6% | -4.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.1% | 97.3% | -0.8% | 83.2% | 14.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 9.8% | -7.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.5% | 0.3% | -1.2% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70.7% | 76.7% | -6.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 28.6% | 13.5% | 15.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.7% | 37.2% | 6.5% |
| Christian | 47.4% | 46.2% | 1.2% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Sikh | 2.7% | 0.9% | 1.8% |
| Other religion | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Not answered | 4.1% | 6.0% | -1.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Oak Lane was 76.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 32.2% higher than the Boney Hay & Central average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Oak Lane has the 14th highest crime rate of 87 local areas in Boney Hay & Central and the 92nd highest crime rate of 342 local areas in Lichfield .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 50.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -54.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 75 Oak Lane, Burntwood, Staffordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £85,000 | 2018-08-31 | £104,754 |
| 75 Oak Lane, Burntwood, Staffordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £85,000 | 2016-09-16 | £112,264 |
| 77A Oak Lane, Burntwood, Staffordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £85,000 | 2015-06-19 | £118,842 |
| 31 Oak Lane, Burntwood, Staffordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £85,000 | 2004-12-03 | £131,637 |
| 23 Oak Lane, Burntwood, Staffordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £58,500 | 2003-09-26 | £140,294 |
WS7 2HE area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 64 |
| Retired | 52 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 33 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Looking after home or family | 24 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 13 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Education | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 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 | 5,268 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boney Hay Primary Academy Chorley Road , WS7 2PF | 3out of 4 | 196 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holly Grove Primary School Holly Grove Lane , Chase Terrace WS7 1LU | 2out of 4 | 890 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chase Terrace Primary School Rugeley Road , Chase Terrace WS7 1AH | 3out of 4 | 918 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Springhill Primary Academy Mossbank Avenue , Chasetown WS7 4UN | 3out of 4 | 1,650 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Highfields Primary Academy Elder Lane , WS7 9BT | - not rated | 1,669 yd | Academy converter | No | 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 | 844 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Erasmus Darwin Academy Pool Road , WS7 3QW | 3out of 4 | 2,684 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Norton Canes High School Burntwood Road , Norton Canes WS11 9SP | 3out of 4 | 3,139 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brownhills Ormiston Academy Deakin Avenue , Brownhills WS8 7QG | - not rated | 4,270 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsmead School Kings Avenue , WS12 1DH | 2out of 4 | 5,162 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 | 2,456 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Maple Hayes Hall School Abnalls Lane , WS13 8BL | - not rated | 5,178 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Longdon Hall School Longdon Hall School , Longdon Green WS15 4PT | - not rated | 5,404 yd | Other independent 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Real Desserts | 2 Common View, Burntwood | 209 yd | |
| Village Balti | 15 Parkhill Road, Chase Terrace | 436 yd | |
| Major Curry Affair | 3 Bridge Cross Road, Chase Terrace | 1,041 yd | |
| Sant' Antonio Restaurant | 2 Burntwood Town Shopping Centre, Cannock Road | 1,071 yd | |
| Mikey Teas | 21 Burntwood Town Shopping Centre, Cannock Road | 1,087 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boney Hay Working Mens Club | 22 North Street, Burntwood | 300 yd | |
| Ring O Bells | 80 Chorley Road, Burntwood | 305 yd | |
| The Fozzers | 68 Ogley Hay Road, Burntwood | 319 yd | |
| The Firs Club & Institute | Rugeley Road, Chase Terrace | 868 yd | |
| The Wych Elm | Bridge Cross Road, Chase Terrace | 1,026 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parkhill Fishbar | 17 Parkhill Road, Chase Terrace | 429 yd | |
| King Of Spice | 3 Parkhill Road, Chase Terrace | 469 yd | |
| Fown Lin | 1 Parkhill Road, Chase Terrace | 471 yd | |
| Superb Chinese Takeaway | 74 Princess Street, Burntwood | 993 yd | |
| Sankeys Fish Bar | 1A Rugeley Road, Chase Terrace | 1,056 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heron Foods | 1 Burntwood Town Shopping Centre, Cannock Road | 1,088 yd | |
| Aldi | Bridge Cross Road, Chase Terrace | 1,091 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Redwood Park REDWOOD PARK REDWOOD PARK ASPEN GROVE | grass pitches | 409 yd |
| Chase Terrace Primary School RUGELEY ROAD | grass pitches | 897 yd |
| Chase Terrace Technology College BRIDGE CROSS ROAD | grass pitches, swimming pool | 1,011 yd |
| Holly Grove Primary School HOLLY GROVE LANE | grass pitches | 1,052 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 | 39.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 57.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 8.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 10.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.