Gorse Way, Burntwood, WS7 4TB

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding WS7 4TB, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.1% 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	48.2%	53.1%	4.9%	51.0%	2.1%
Male	51.8%	46.9%	-4.9%	49.0%	-2.1%

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 vicinity of WS7 4TB there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 61.4% 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	18%	19.6%	1.6%	37.9%	-18.3%
Married: Opposite sex	70.2%	61.4%	-8.8%	44.2%	17.2%
Separated	1.2%	1.4%	0.2%	2.2%	-0.8%
Divorced	3.7%	7.9%	4.2%	9.1%	-1.2%
Widowed	6.9%	9.6%	2.7%	6.1%	3.5%

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	40.1%	36.8%	-3.3%	48.4%	-11.6%
Good health	41.2%	37.2%	-4.0%	33.6%	3.6%
Fair health	14.3%	19.5%	5.2%	12.7%	6.8%
Bad health	3.7%	5.3%	1.6%	4.0%	1.3%
Very bad health	0.7%	1.2%	0.5%	1.2%	0.0%

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.

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 22.9%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	29%	22.9%	-6.1%	18.2%	4.7%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	12.7%	7.1%	-5.6%	9.6%	-2.5%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	15.9%	17.1%	1.2%	13.4%	3.7%
Apprenticeship	9.4%	9.3%	-0.1%	5.3%	4.0%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	14.3%	16.1%	1.8%	16.9%	-0.8%
Degree or Similar	13.1%	22.9%	9.8%	33.8%	-10.9%
Other	5.7%	4.6%	-1.1%	2.8%	1.8%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.8% 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)
Indian	0.4%	0.6%	0.2%	3.1%	-2.5%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	0.9%	0.9%	0.8%	0.1%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.9%	-0.6%
Mixed Other	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.8%	-0.5%
White	99.6%	97.8%	-1.8%	81.4%	16.4%

Country of Birth

In this area, 98.1% 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	99.3%	98.1%	-1.2%	83.2%	14.9%
European Union	0%	0.9%	0.9%	6.1%	-5.2%
Africa	0%	0.3%	0.3%	2.7%	-2.4%
Middle East and Asia	0.4%	0.3%	-0.1%	5.6%	-5.3%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	1.3%	-1.3%
Oceania	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	98.9%	98.1%	-0.8%	83.2%	14.9%
10+ Years	0%	1.5%	1.5%	9.8%	-8.3%
5-10 Years	0%	0.3%	0.3%	2.9%	-2.6%
Less than 2 years	1.1%	0%	-1.1%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	82%	76.7%	5.3%
Ireland	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Other EU countries	0.3%	1.5%	-1.2%
Oceania	0.3%	0.1%	0.2%
No passport held	17%	13.5%	3.5%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	31.2%	37.2%	-6.0%
Christian	65.4%	46.2%	19.2%
Hindu	0.3%	1.7%	-1.4%
Sikh	0.3%	0.9%	-0.6%
Not answered	2.8%	6.0%	-3.2%

Safety

Is Gorse Way Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Gorse Way was 30.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 45.5% lower than the Boney Hay & Central average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Gorse Way has the 32nd lowest crime rate of 86 local areas in Boney Hay & Central and the 117th lowest crime rate of 341 local areas in Lichfield .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 19.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 50.0%.

🔎 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. 68% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£40,000

Income Rank
4/10

Household Income in WS7 4TB, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 2/10 (very low )
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 - 2/10 (very low )
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 - 4/10 (below 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 - 5/10 (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 - 2/10 (very low )
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 - 1/10 (very low )
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 - 1/10 (very 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) - 2/10 (very low )
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) - 2/10 (very low )
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 Gorse Way are based on 17 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 Gorse Way, Burntwood, WS7 4TB

Estimated Average Property Prices for WS7 4TB

Average Price
£313,760

Semi-Detached
£313,760

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Gorse Way

Average Price
£317,097

Semi-Detached
£317,097

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Gorse WayStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
12 Gorse Way, Burntwood, Staffordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£310,000	2023-12-01	£340,523
25 Gorse Way, Burntwood, Staffordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£230,000	2021-12-06	£268,919
5 Gorse Way, Burntwood, Staffordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£245,000	2021-06-07	£299,880
30 Gorse Way, Burntwood, Staffordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£238,000	2019-05-31	£332,331
8 Gorse Way, Burntwood, Staffordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£100,000	2015-11-13	£156,122

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for WS7 4TB

Employment

WS7 4TB area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 4TB area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 46% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	129
Full-Time Employee	74
Part-Time Employee	27
Self-Employed	25
Long-Term Sick or disabled	7
Unemployed	6
Looking after home or family	5
Student (economically inactive)	4
Other	2
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	2

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	21
Construction	20
Manufacturing	14
Human health and social work activities	13
Administrative and support service activities	10
Education	10
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	8
Professional, scientific and technical activities	6
Transport and storage	5
Other	3
Accommodation and food service activities	2
Financial and insurance activities	2
Mining and quarrying	1
Real estate activities	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	3,173 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Ridgeway Primary Academy Grange Road , Chasetown WS7 4TU	- not rated	454 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Ridgeway Primary School Grange Road , Chasetown WS7 4TU	- not rated	454 yd	Foundation school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Springhill Primary Academy Mossbank Avenue , Chasetown WS7 4UN	3out of 4	688 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Springhill Primary School Mossbank Avenue , Chasetown WS7 4UN	- not rated	688 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Park Primary School Tudor Road , WS7 0BN	- not rated	865 yd	Community school	No	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	1,400 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Chasetown Specialist Sports College Pool Road , WS7 3QW	- not rated	1,400 yd	Foundation school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Chase Terrace Technology College Bridge Cross Road , Chase Terrace WS7 2DB	- not rated	1,790 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Chase Terrace Academy Bridge Cross Road , Chase Terrace WS7 2DB	- not rated	1,790 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Brownhills School Deakin Avenue , Brownhills WS8 7QG	- not rated	2,272 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School

Middle deemed secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Ridgeway Middle School Grange Road , WS7 8TP	- not rated	428 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Springhill Middle School Moss Bank Avenue , WS7 8UN	- not rated	761 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Chase Terrace Middle School Rugeley Road , Chase Terrace WS7 8AJ	- not rated	1,790 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Boney Hay Middle School Chorley Road , WS7 8PF	- not rated	2,631 yd	Community school	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	- not rated	1,476 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Maple Hayes Hall School Abnalls Lane , WS13 8BL	- not rated	4,638 yd	Other independent special school	No	Mixed	More About School
Oakwood School Druids Walk , Walsall Wood WS9 9JS	4out of 4	5,348 yd	Academy special converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Oakwood School Druids Walk , Walsall Wood WS9 9JS	- not rated	5,348 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
Neon Sound Studios - Humbuckers	Unit 4 New Road, Burntwood	682 yd
Chasetown Methodist Church	Queens Drive, Burntwood	877 yd
MHA Communities South	Chasetown Methodist Church, Queens Drive	917 yd
MHA Communities South	Units 2 & 4 The Old Mining College, Queen Street	1,048 yd
MHA Communities South	Burntwood Methodist Church, Cannock Road	1,057 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Trident	166 Chase Road, Burntwood	345 yd
Cottage Of Content	Queen Street, Chasetown	850 yd
Grangemoor Working Mens Club	112 Cannock Road, Burntwood	997 yd
Miners Rest	29 Highfields Road, Chasetown	1,071 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Teddy's	Coppy Nook Playing Fields, Hospital Road	266 yd
Mayflower	4 Chase Road, Burntwood	935 yd
Queens Fish Bar	79 Queen Street, Chasetown	1,036 yd
Ruby Takeaway	1A Cannock Road, Burntwood	1,066 yd
Sea Queen Fish Bar	1B - 1D Cannock Road, Burntwood	1,066 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Co-operative Food	7 Swan Corner Shopping Centre, Chase Road		1,081 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Hospital Road COPPY NOOK PLAYING FIELDS COPPY NOOK PLAYING FIELDS HOSPITAL ROAD	grass pitches	266 yd
Ridgeway Primary School GRANGE ROAD	grass pitches	454 yd
Springhill Academy MOSSBANK AVENUE	grass pitches	682 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	100.0%

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	67.5 Mbit/s
Average download speed	225.6 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	14.3 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	24.4 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	115 Mbit/s

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

Overview of WS7 4TB