Ring Road, Zone 2, Burntwood, WS7 3JQ

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding WS7 3JQ has a slightly higher male population, with 51.7% 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	51.4%	48.3%	-3.1%	51.0%	-2.7%
Male	48.6%	51.7%	3.1%	49.0%	2.7%

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 3JQ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 56.4% 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%	56.4%	20.2%	37.9%	18.5%
Married: Opposite sex	39.1%	28.7%	-10.4%	44.2%	-15.5%
Separated	1.8%	2.1%	0.3%	2.2%	-0.1%
Divorced	11.2%	11.7%	0.5%	9.1%	2.6%
Widowed	11.6%	1.1%	-10.5%	6.1%	-5.0%

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.

This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (92.3%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	47.4%	57.6%	10.2%	48.4%	9.2%
Good health	32.2%	34.7%	2.5%	33.6%	1.1%
Fair health	15.2%	5.1%	-10.1%	12.7%	-7.6%
Bad health	3%	1.7%	-1.3%	4.0%	-2.3%
Very bad health	2.1%	0.8%	-1.3%	1.2%	-0.4%

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.

In the area around WS7 3JQ this area, 7.5% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 44.1%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	24.3%	7.5%	-16.8%	18.2%	-10.7%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	21%	8.6%	-12.4%	9.6%	-1.0%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	17.8%	8.6%	-9.2%	13.4%	-4.8%
Apprenticeship	2.5%	7.5%	5.0%	5.3%	2.2%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	13.8%	23.7%	9.9%	16.9%	6.8%
Degree or Similar	19.6%	44.1%	24.5%	33.8%	10.3%
Other	1.1%	0%	-1.1%	2.8%	-2.8%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.1% 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)
Indian	1.2%	2.5%	1.3%	3.1%	-0.6%
Other Asian	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	1.6%	-1.6%
Mixed White and Asian	0.6%	2.5%	1.9%	0.8%	1.7%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.3%	0.8%	0.5%	0.9%	-0.1%
Mixed Other	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.8%	-0.8%
White	97%	94.1%	-2.9%	81.4%	12.7%
Other	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	1.6%	-1.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 92.4% 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%	92.4%	-4.9%	83.2%	9.2%
European Union	1.2%	2.5%	1.3%	6.1%	-3.6%
Africa	0.6%	1.7%	1.1%	2.7%	-1.0%
Middle East and Asia	0.9%	1.7%	0.8%	5.6%	-3.9%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0%	1.7%	1.7%	1.3%	0.4%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	96.7%	92.4%	-4.3%	83.2%	9.2%
10+ Years	0%	5.9%	5.9%	9.8%	-3.9%
5-10 Years	0%	1.7%	1.7%	2.9%	-1.2%
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	86.4%	76.7%	9.7%
Ireland	0.8%	0.6%	0.2%
Other EU countries	2.5%	1.5%	1.0%
Southern Asia	0.8%	1.2%	-0.4%
No passport held	9.3%	13.5%	-4.2%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	46.6%	37.2%	9.4%
Christian	45.8%	46.2%	-0.4%
Buddhist	0.8%	0.5%	0.3%
Sikh	5.9%	0.9%	5.0%
Not answered	0.8%	6.0%	-5.2%

Safety

Is Ring Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ring Road was 382.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 558.8% higher than the Boney Hay & Central average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.

Ring Road has the highest crime rate of 87 local areas in Boney Hay & Central and the 6th highest crime rate of 342 local areas in Lichfield .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 67.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 36.0%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

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 3JQ, 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 Ring Road are based on 3 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 Ring Road, Zone 2, Burntwood, WS7 3JQ

Estimated Average Property Prices for WS7 3JQ

Average Price
£1,743,980

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£1,743,980

Estimated Average Property Prices for Ring Road

Average Price
£1,191,096

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£1,191,096

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Ring Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
Unit 6A Ring Road, Burntwood, Staffordshire Other, an established residential building	£1,727,000	2017-11-09	£2,182,130
Unit L15 Ring Road, Burntwood, Staffordshire Other, an established residential building	£950,000	2015-07-30	£1,346,154

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for WS7 3JQ

Employment

WS7 3JQ 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	58
Part-Time Employee	14
Self-Employed	6
Looking after home or family	5
Other	3
Student (economically inactive)	3
Retired	3
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	2
Unemployed	0
Long-Term Sick or disabled	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	4,323 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Hednesford Nursery School Eskrett Street , Hednesford WS12 1AR	3out of 4	5,298 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Chase Terrace Primary School Rugeley Road , Chase Terrace WS7 1AH	3out of 4	849 yd	Foundation school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Holly Grove Primary School Holly Grove Lane , Chase Terrace WS7 1LU	2out of 4	982 yd	Foundation school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Joseph and St Theresa Catholic Primary High Street , Chasetown WS7 3XL	4out of 4	1,034 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Boney Hay Primary Academy Chorley Road , WS7 2PF	3out of 4	1,788 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Norton Canes Primary Academy School Road , Norton Canes WS11 9SQ	3out of 4	1,822 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	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	942 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Norton Canes High School Burntwood Road , Norton Canes WS11 9SP	3out of 4	1,650 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Erasmus Darwin Academy Pool Road , WS7 3QW	3out of 4	1,651 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Brownhills Ormiston Academy Deakin Avenue , Brownhills WS8 7QG	- not rated	3,325 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Kingsmead School Kings Avenue , WS12 1DH	2out of 4	4,538 yd	Academy converter	No	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	1,352 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Bakery Chase Park	Starter Unit L20, Burntwood Business Park Zone 2	48 yd
Sunshine Play Town	Unit 7A, Burntwood Business Park	577 yd
McDonalds	Milestone Way, Burntwood	586 yd
Pasha Restaurant	Unit 3, Burntwood Retail	589 yd
The Sidings Tea Room	Chasewater Light Railway, Chasewater Country Park	599 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Vintage Liquid Taphouse	Unit 1, Lambourne House	768 yd
The Firs Club & Institute	Rugeley Road, Chase Terrace	789 yd
The Victoria Inn	158 Ironstone Road, Burntwood	834 yd
The Wych Elm	Bridge Cross Road, Chase Terrace	913 yd
Burntwood Rugby Club Inc North Shore Cafe	The Sportsway, Burntwood	1,026 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Domino's Pizza	269 High Street, Chasetown	666 yd
Johnny Wong Chinese Restaurant	25 Burntwood Town Shopping Centre, Cannock Road	675 yd
Sankeys Fish Bar	1A Rugeley Road, Chase Terrace	693 yd
Superb Chinese Takeaway	74 Princess Street, Burntwood	756 yd
Joe's Pizza Company	Unit 2 Lambourne House, Bridge Cross Road	768 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
WM Morrison	Milestone Way, Burntwood	586 yd
Heron Foods	1 Burntwood Town Shopping Centre, Cannock Road	630 yd
Aldi	Bridge Cross Road, Chase Terrace	770 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Snap Fitness (Burntwood) BURNTWOOD RETAIL BURNTWOOD RETAIL CANNOCK ROAD	health and fitness suite	590 yd
Chase Terrace Primary School RUGELEY ROAD	grass pitches	790 yd
Open House Cherry Close	grass pitches	840 yd
Burntwood Youth Centre (Closed) Cherry Close	grass pitches	910 yd
St Joseph And St Theresa Catholic Primary HIGH STREET	grass pitches	931 yd
Burntwood Leisure Centre HIGH STREET	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts	1,005 yd
Burntwood Rugby Club Sports Association THE SPORTSWAY	grass pitches	1,026 yd
Holly Grove Primary School HOLLY GROVE LANE	grass pitches	1,076 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	88.9%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	88.9%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	30.6%

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	71.3 Mbit/s
Average download speed	62.5 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	79.75 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	79.75 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	16.3 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	13.8 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

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