Cedar Road is in Chasetown, Burntwood and in Lichfield district. WS7 4RU is located in the Summerfield & All Saints electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Lichfield. This postcode has been in use since 2003-03-01.
StreetScan combines information about Cedar Road, Chasetown, Burntwood, WS7 4RU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WS7 4RT, WS7 4RX, WS7 4RY, WS7 4UL, WS7 4RS, WS7 4RZ, WS7 2BZ, WS7 4RR, WS7 2DA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding WS7 4RU, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 55.4% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.1% | 55.4% | 5.3% | 51.0% | 4.4% |
| Male | 49.9% | 44.6% | -5.3% | 49.0% | -4.4% |
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 4RU, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 44% 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 | 39.3% | 44% | 4.7% | 37.9% | 6.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 40.1% | 32% | -8.1% | 44.2% | -12.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 2.1% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 10.7% | 14.1% | 3.4% | 9.1% | 5.0% |
| Widowed | 7.1% | 6.6% | -0.5% | 6.1% | 0.5% |
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 | 44.2% | 39.1% | -5.1% | 48.4% | -9.3% |
| Good health | 31.2% | 36.6% | 5.4% | 33.6% | 3.0% |
| Fair health | 15.6% | 16.5% | 0.9% | 12.7% | 3.8% |
| Bad health | 7.6% | 6.8% | -0.8% | 4.0% | 2.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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 4RU this area, 30.4% 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 14.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 42.5% | 30.4% | -12.1% | 18.2% | 12.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.1% | 17.7% | 0.6% | 9.6% | 8.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.7% | 14.3% | -0.4% | 13.4% | 0.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 2% | 4.2% | 2.2% | 5.3% | -1.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.3% | 15.2% | 2.9% | 16.9% | -1.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 7.5% | 14.8% | 7.3% | 33.8% | -19.0% |
| Other | 4% | 3.4% | -0.6% | 2.8% | 0.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.8% 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 | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| White | 99.2% | 98.8% | -0.4% | 81.4% | 17.4% |
In this area, 96.6% 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 | 99.2% | 96.6% | -2.6% | 83.2% | 13.4% |
| European Union | 0.3% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 6.1% | -4.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 5.6% | -5.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 99.2% | 96.3% | -2.9% | 83.2% | 13.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.7% | 3.7% | 9.8% | -6.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 62.5% | 76.7% | -14.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 1.5% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 1.2% | 1.5% | -0.3% |
| No passport held | 34.1% | 13.5% | 20.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46.4% | 37.2% | 9.2% |
| Christian | 47.4% | 46.2% | 1.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 5% | 6.0% | -1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cedar Road was 132.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 2.1% higher than the Chasetown average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Cedar Road has the 5th highest crime rate of 17 local areas in Chasetown and the 40th highest crime rate of 341 local areas in Lichfield .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 72.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -48.7%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 85% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 93 Cedar Road, Burntwood, Staffordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £109,950 | 2022-05-31 | £114,646 |
| 101 Cedar Road, Burntwood, Staffordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £121,000 | 2022-04-04 | £137,133 |
| 73 Cedar Road, Burntwood, Staffordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2021-11-26 | £248,519 |
| 73 Cedar Road, Burntwood, Staffordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2021-03-05 | £166,957 |
| 93 Cedar Road, Burntwood, Staffordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £85,000 | 2018-08-31 | £99,865 |
WS7 4RU area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 8% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. High levels of unemployment lead to more frequent crime and reduce the quality of life in this area.
| Full-Time Employee | 64 |
| Retired | 42 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Looking after home or family | 22 |
| Unemployed | 19 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 18 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Other | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Manufacturing | 28 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Education | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 3 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 3,912 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Springhill Primary Academy Mossbank Avenue , Chasetown WS7 4UN | 3out of 4 | 353 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Springhill Primary School Mossbank Avenue , Chasetown WS7 4UN | - not rated | 353 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chase Terrace Primary School Rugeley Road , Chase Terrace WS7 1AH | 3out of 4 | 877 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ridgeway Primary Academy Grange Road , Chasetown WS7 4TU | - not rated | 885 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ridgeway Primary School Grange Road , Chasetown WS7 4TU | - not rated | 885 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chase Terrace Technology College Bridge Cross Road , Chase Terrace WS7 2DB | - not rated | 844 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chase Terrace Academy Bridge Cross Road , Chase Terrace WS7 2DB | - not rated | 844 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Erasmus Darwin Academy Pool Road , WS7 3QW | 3out of 4 | 1,516 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chasetown Specialist Sports College Pool Road , WS7 3QW | - not rated | 1,516 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brownhills School Deakin Avenue , Brownhills WS8 7QG | - not rated | 2,934 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Springhill Middle School Moss Bank Avenue , WS7 8UN | - not rated | 239 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ridgeway Middle School Grange Road , WS7 8TP | - not rated | 695 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chase Terrace Middle School Rugeley Road , Chase Terrace WS7 8AJ | - not rated | 844 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Boney Hay Middle School Chorley Road , WS7 8PF | - not rated | 1,731 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chasetown Community School Church Street , Chasetown WS7 3QL | - not rated | 1,394 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Maple Hayes Hall School Abnalls Lane , WS13 8BL | - not rated | 4,904 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Freedom Leisure @ Burntwood Leisure Centre Cafe | Burntwood Leisure Centre, High Street | 518 yd | |
| Neon Sound Studios - Humbuckers | Unit 4 New Road, Burntwood | 707 yd | |
| Khans Kitchen | Unit 4 And 5, Lambourne House | 708 yd | |
| Burntwood Library | Bridge Cross Road, Sankeys Corner | 749 yd | |
| Major Curry Affair | 3 Bridge Cross Road, Chase Terrace | 759 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grangemoor Working Mens Club | 112 Cannock Road, Burntwood | 483 yd | |
| The Wych Elm | Bridge Cross Road, Chase Terrace | 593 yd | |
| Vintage Liquid Taphouse | Unit 1, Lambourne House | 708 yd | |
| The Trident | 166 Chase Road, Burntwood | 781 yd | |
| Cottage Of Content | Queen Street, Chasetown | 794 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joe's Pizza Company | Unit 2 Lambourne House, Bridge Cross Road | 708 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 269 High Street, Chasetown | 796 yd | |
| Sankeys Fish Bar | 1A Rugeley Road, Chase Terrace | 834 yd | |
| Johnny Wong Chinese Restaurant | 25 Burntwood Town Shopping Centre, Cannock Road | 841 yd | |
| China Chef | 127 High Street, Chasetown | 870 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative Food | Unit 7 To 8 & 13 Morley Road Shopping Centre, Morley Road | 432 yd | |
| Aldi | Bridge Cross Road, Chase Terrace | 705 yd | |
| WM Morrison | Milestone Way, Burntwood | 832 yd | |
| Heron Foods | 1 Burntwood Town Shopping Centre, Cannock Road | 893 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Chase Terrace Technology College BRIDGE CROSS ROAD | grass pitches, swimming pool | 337 yd |
| Springhill Academy MOSSBANK AVENUE | grass pitches | 364 yd |
| Burntwood Leisure Centre HIGH STREET | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 482 yd |
| Burntwood Youth Centre (Closed) Cherry Close | grass pitches | 511 yd |
| Open House Cherry Close | grass pitches | 564 yd |
| Ridgeway Primary School GRANGE ROAD | grass pitches | 878 yd |
| Snap Fitness (Burntwood) BURNTWOOD RETAIL BURNTWOOD RETAIL CANNOCK ROAD | health and fitness suite | 881 yd |
| St Joseph And St Theresa Catholic Primary HIGH STREET | grass pitches | 890 yd |
| Chase Terrace Primary School RUGELEY ROAD | grass pitches | 896 yd |
| Redwood Park REDWOOD PARK REDWOOD PARK ASPEN GROVE | grass pitches | 988 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 | 76.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 131.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.