Willett Avenue, Burntwood, WS7 3FJ

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around WS7 3FJ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.3%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	51.4%	51.7%	0.3%	51.0%	0.7%
Male	48.6%	48.3%	-0.3%	49.0%	-0.7%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

In the immediate area around WS7 3FJ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 42.6% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	36.2%	42.6%	6.4%	37.9%	4.7%
Married: Opposite sex	39.1%	26.2%	-12.9%	44.2%	-18.0%
Separated	1.8%	4.1%	2.3%	2.2%	1.9%
Divorced	11.2%	23%	11.8%	9.1%	13.9%
Widowed	11.6%	4.1%	-7.5%	6.1%	-2.0%

Health

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	47.4%	31.8%	-15.6%	48.4%	-16.6%
Good health	32.2%	44.6%	12.4%	33.6%	11.0%
Fair health	15.2%	14.2%	-1.0%	12.7%	1.5%
Bad health	3%	6.1%	3.1%	4.0%	2.1%
Very bad health	2.1%	3.4%	1.3%	1.2%	2.2%

Education and Qualifications

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	24.3%	15.4%	-8.9%	18.2%	-2.8%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	21%	13.8%	-7.2%	9.6%	4.2%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	17.8%	19.5%	1.7%	13.4%	6.1%
Apprenticeship	2.5%	5.7%	3.2%	5.3%	0.4%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	13.8%	13%	-0.8%	16.9%	-3.9%
Degree or Similar	19.6%	28.5%	8.9%	33.8%	-5.3%
Other	1.1%	4.1%	3.0%	2.8%	1.3%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.8% 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%	0.7%	0.7%	0.7%	0.0%
Indian	1.2%	1.4%	0.2%	3.1%	-1.7%
Other Asian	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	1.6%	-1.6%
Mixed White and Asian	0.6%	0.7%	0.1%	0.8%	-0.1%
Mixed White and African	0%	0.7%	0.7%	0.4%	0.3%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.3%	1.4%	1.1%	0.9%	0.5%
Mixed Other	0.3%	0.7%	0.4%	0.8%	-0.1%
White	97%	93.8%	-3.2%	81.4%	12.4%
Other	0.3%	0.7%	0.4%	1.6%	-0.9%

Country of Birth

In this area, 98% 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	97.3%	98%	0.7%	83.2%	14.8%
European Union	1.2%	0%	-1.2%	6.1%	-6.1%
Africa	0.6%	0%	-0.6%	2.7%	-2.7%
Middle East and Asia	0.9%	0.7%	-0.2%	5.6%	-4.9%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0%	0.7%	0.7%	1.3%	-0.6%
Oceania	0%	0.7%	0.7%	0.3%	0.4%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	96.7%	98%	1.3%	83.2%	14.8%
10+ Years	0%	2%	2.0%	9.8%	-7.8%
2-5 Years	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	3%	0%	-3.0%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	80.3%	76.7%	3.6%
Ireland	0.7%	0.6%	0.1%
No passport held	19%	13.5%	5.5%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	43.6%	37.2%	6.4%
Christian	47%	46.2%	0.8%
Hindu	1.3%	1.7%	-0.4%
Sikh	0.7%	0.9%	-0.2%
Not answered	7.4%	6.0%	1.4%

Safety

Is Willett Avenue Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Willett Avenue was 29.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 48.7% lower than the Boney Hay & Central average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Willett Avenue has the 34th lowest crime rate of 87 local areas in Boney Hay & Central and the 116th lowest crime rate of 342 local areas in Lichfield .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 23.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -55.0%.

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Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£40,300

Income Rank
4/10

Household Income in WS7 3FJ, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 6/10 (average )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 6/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 5/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Willett Avenue are based on 143 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Lichfield.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Willett Avenue, Burntwood, WS7 3FJ

Estimated Average Property Prices for WS7 3FJ

Average Price
£212,641

Semi-Detached
£226,214

Terraced
£195,526

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Willett Avenue

Average Price
£219,947

Semi-Detached
£246,950

Terraced
£192,246

Detached
£102,118

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£195,479

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Willett AvenueStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
29 Willett Avenue, Burntwood, Staffordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£250,000	2025-02-07	£249,300
24 Willett Avenue, Burntwood, Staffordshire Terraced, an established residential building	£194,000	2023-09-08	£212,438
27 Willett Avenue, Burntwood, Staffordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£249,950	2023-08-18	£269,080
21 Willett Avenue, Burntwood, Staffordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£218,000	2023-07-28	£232,114
9 Willett Avenue, Burntwood, Staffordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£200,000	2022-12-09	£210,020

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for WS7 3FJ

Employment

WS7 3FJ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	48
Retired	25
Part-Time Employee	17
Long-Term Sick or disabled	9
Self-Employed	7
Other	4
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	4
Looking after home or family	4
Student (economically inactive)	4
Unemployed	0

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	39
Manufacturing	22
Human health and social work activities	20
Construction	16
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	14
Education	12
Financial and insurance activities	12
Transport and storage	9
Accommodation and food service activities	8
Other	6
Administrative and support service activities	5
Professional, scientific and technical activities	4
Real estate activities	2
Mining and quarrying	1
Information and communication	1

Schools

Nursery

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Ogley Hay Nursery School Brickiln Street , Brownhills WS8 6AU	4out of 4	3,050 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
St Joseph and St Theresa Catholic Primary High Street , Chasetown WS7 3XL	4out of 4	466 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Ridgeway Primary School Grange Road , Chasetown WS7 4TU	3out of 4	945 yd	Foundation school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Springhill Primary Academy Mossbank Avenue , Chasetown WS7 4UN	3out of 4	1,429 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Chase Terrace Primary School Rugeley Road , Chase Terrace WS7 1AH	3out of 4	1,464 yd	Foundation school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Watling Street Primary School Watling Street , Brownhills WS8 7LW	4out of 4	1,838 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Erasmus Darwin Academy Pool Road , WS7 3QW	3out of 4	356 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Chase Terrace Academy Bridge Cross Road , Chase Terrace WS7 2DB	3out of 4	1,523 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Brownhills Ormiston Academy Deakin Avenue , Brownhills WS8 7QG	- not rated	2,041 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Norton Canes High School Burntwood Road , Norton Canes WS11 9SP	3out of 4	2,395 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Shire Oak Academy Lichfield Road , Walsall Wood WS9 9PA	2out of 4	4,550 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Chasetown Community School Church Street , Chasetown WS7 3QL	3out of 4	110 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Oakwood School Druids Walk , Walsall Wood WS9 9JS	4out of 4	5,391 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Spice Lounge	1A High Street, Chasetown	75 yd
Cafe Fika	21 High Street, Chasetown	114 yd
St Annes Church	Church Street, Chasetown	164 yd
D & P Rogers Catering	Rear Of, 50 High Street	167 yd
MHA Communities South	Units 2 & 4 The Old Mining College, Queen Street	249 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Crown Inn	20 High Street, Chasetown	111 yd
The Junction	1 Queen Street, Chasetown	122 yd
Snack Shack @ Chasetown Football Club	Church Street, Chasetown	164 yd
Chasetown Football Club	Church Street, Chasetown	164 yd
The Uxbridge Arms	2 Church Street, Chasetown	169 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Gourmet	11 High Street, Chasetown	79 yd
Napoli's Pizza	16 - 18 High Street, Chasetown	110 yd
Tom's Chinese Takeaway	5 Queen Street, Chasetown	125 yd
Chase Balti	50 High Street, Chasetown	150 yd
Queens Fish Bar	79 Queen Street, Chasetown	273 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Central England Co-operative	Unit One, 8 Highfields Road		240 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Chasetown Leisure Centre (Closed) High Street	health and fitness suite	130 yd
Chasetown Community School CHURCH STREET	grass pitches	185 yd
Erasmus Darwin Academy POOL ROAD	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite	362 yd
The Scholars Ground CHURCH STREET	grass pitches	396 yd
St Joseph And St Theresa Catholic Primary HIGH STREET	grass pitches	483 yd
Burntwood Rugby Club Sports Association THE SPORTSWAY	grass pitches	577 yd
Ridgeway Primary School GRANGE ROAD	grass pitches	840 yd
Burntwood Leisure Centre HIGH STREET	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts	863 yd
Burntwood Youth Centre (Closed) Cherry Close	grass pitches	968 yd
Open House Cherry Close	grass pitches	1,084 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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	98.7%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	79.7 Mbit/s
Average download speed	159.2 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	23.8 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	115 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.

Overview of WS7 3FJ