Town Pop. 25,575

Living in Burntwood: Liveability Score 64/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Burntwood scores 64/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Transport is where Burntwood most outperforms the national norm: 66/100 against a median of 21/100 across UK towns. No other settlement in the WS7 postcode district scores higher. Burntwood leads all 3.

That sits 14 points above the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the top 5% of the towns and villages we score. Broadband (93) and safety (84) also clear 80/100. For the surrounding area, see WS7 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
84
56.2 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 649 crimes
↓ 24% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 221 crimes
↓ 43% below national average
Vehicle crime 118 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Public order 107 crimes
↓ 35% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 99 crimes
↓ 43% below national average
other 244 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Shopping Area 78 crimes
  2. 2 Supermarket 52 crimes
  3. 3 Cherry Close 41 crimes

Source: data.police.uk · England & Wales only

Environment
56
Air Quality NO₂ 9 · PM2.5 7.2 · PM10 11.6 µg/m³
69
Green Space 23
Parks Ample 29
Sports Pitches Ample 19
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 2
Bowling Greens Adequate 2
Playgrounds Ample 15

Services

Schools
62
Top 10 by Ofsted rating · 12 in area · 21 within 4km
1Outstanding10Good1Requires Improvement
  • Fulfen Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Outstanding
  • Boney Hay Primary AcademyPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good
  • Chase Terrace AcademySecondary · inspected 2025
    Good
  • Chase Terrace Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Chasetown Community SchoolSpecial · inspected 2025
    Good
  • Erasmus Darwin AcademySecondary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Highfields Primary AcademyPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Holly Grove Primary AcademyPrimary · inspected 2020
    Good
  • Ridgeway Primary AcademyPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Springhill Primary AcademyPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare
49
A&E departmentsWalsall Manor Hospital6.2 mi
New Cross Hospital8 mi
Good Hope Hospital8 mi
Hospital waitsMidlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust0.2 mi
Routine referral (median)4 wks
Treated within 18 weeks92.8%
2 GP surgeries in area 8 within 4km best 'Good'
GP capacity1,960 patients per GP
3dentists5pharmacies

Score reflects proximity to CQC-rated GP surgeries and hospitals, not facility count. Dentists and pharmacies are shown for context but don't affect the score.

Broadband
93
Full fibre (FTTP)71.5%
available across Lichfield
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
97.3%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
97.4%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.8%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 583 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
57
Employment rate55.5%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed55.5%Unemployed2.5%Retired29.8%Student3%Other inactive9.2%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial34.7%Skilled & technical34.9%Routine & elementary30.4%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications20.2%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)11.5%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.2%Level 3 (A levels)18.9%Level 4+ (degree & above)24.7%Apprenticeship6.7%Other (incl. vocational)2.9%
Home ownership76.2%
Among the least-deprived 35% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
58
Council tax Lichfield · 2026-27
A £1,568
B £1,829
C £2,091
D £2,352
E £2,875
F £3,397
G £3,920
H £4,704
Energy West Midlands region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band D
Water Severn Trent Water
Average bill regional £424/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
66
Hednesford 3.8 mi
Cannock 4.1 mi
Lichfield City 4.2 mi
JT6 M6 Toll 1.3 mi
JT6 M6 Toll 1.3 mi
JT7 M6 Toll 3.7 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
35
Pubs & Bars Ample 11
Restaurants & Cafes Adequate 5
Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 8
Retail Shopping Some 3
Takeaways Adequate 4
Fitness Ample 6

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £260,000 202
Detached £390,000 55
Semi-detached £245,000 87
Terraced £202,500 43
Flat / Maisonette £142,000 17
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced Flat
£128k £214k £302k £387k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Nearby places

Hammerwich 51 1.3 mi away ⇄
Cannock Wood 44 1.9 mi away ⇄
Norton Canes 59 2.1 mi away ⇄
Brownhills 55 2.6 mi away ⇄
Rawnsley 57 2.7 mi away ⇄
Clayhanger 57 2.8 mi away ⇄
Upper Longdon 40 3.4 mi away ⇄
Stonnall 59 3.6 mi away ⇄
Longdon 38 3.7 mi away ⇄
Pelsall 68 4.0 mi away ⇄
Cannock 64 4.0 mi away ⇄
Lichfield 53 4.2 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Burntwood a nice place to live?

Burntwood is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Burntwood is 64/100, placing it among an average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Burntwood?

Burntwood is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 84/100. There were 1,438 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Burntwood?

Among the top-rated schools in Burntwood are Fulfen Primary School, Boney Hay Primary Academy and Chase Terrace Academy, rated Outstanding by Ofsted. There are 12 rated schools in Burntwood in total.

What are house prices like in Burntwood?

The current median house price in Burntwood is £260,000, around 9% below the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £390,000, semi-detached £245,000, terraced £202,500, flat £142,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 10%. There were 202 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Burntwood in context

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Postcode districts in Burntwood

WS7 63 ⇄

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