Burntwood Chasetown
Lichfield 010 · 4 sub-areas · 5,835 residents
Lichfield 010 is a residential part of Lichfield district, home to around 5,800 people. A typical two-bedroom property lets for about £957 a month — notably below the UK national median of around £1,200 for a two-bed. With rents rising nearly 9% in the past year and a large share of owner-occupiers, this is an area in transition.
Burntwood Chasetown is a mid-density neighbourhood of Lichfield in the West Midlands region. It sits between busier and quieter parts of the local authority and isn't dominated by a single use — there's a mix of workplaces, housing and local services.
Overview
What's it like to live in Burntwood Chasetown?
2 parks and 3 playgrounds are within five minutes' walk, so greenspace is reliably close at hand; Crime sits around the national average — neither a notable concern nor a notable selling point; Transport links are limited — a car or e-bike is a practical assumption for most regular trips; rents are roughly in line with the national norm, at around £1,091 a month for a typical home; gigabit broadband is effectively universal.
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Figures are aggregated across 4 sub-areas — population-weighted means for rates, sums for counts. Sources cited beneath each section.
Burntwood Chasetown in Lichfield
Living in Burntwood Chasetown
Lichfield 010 sits in the Lichfield district of the West Midlands, and it has a noticeably suburban, settled feel compared to the busier parts of the region. Owner-occupation is the dominant tenure — nearly 57% of households own their home — and the neighbourhood has the unhurried character that comes with that. Social housing makes up a meaningful share too, at around one in four households, which gives the area a more mixed income profile than many comparable parts of Staffordshire.
On costs, this neighbourhood sits comfortably below the national rent average. A two-bed runs about £957 a month, well under the UK median of around £1,200, and even a three-bed is only around £1,144. The trade-off is affordability pressure from rising rents — up nearly 9% year-on-year — and a rent-to-take-home ratio of around 49%, which is high for an area at this price point and reflects relatively modest local wages. The median resident salary is around £33,800, which is decent, but local workplace pay is lower at around £28,800, suggesting many residents commute out for better-paid work.
Who lives here? The area skews slightly younger than you might expect for an owner-occupier-heavy neighbourhood — just over 20% of residents are aged 18 to 34, and nearly a quarter are under 18, pointing to a good number of families with children. Couples with children make up around 19% of households. One-person households are also common at about 29%, reflecting a range of life stages. The population is notably homogeneous by UK standards, with around 97% UK-born.
Practically speaking, the nearest mainline rail station is roughly 6.4 km away — about an 80-minute walk, so most residents drive. Car use dominates at nearly 68% of commuters, while working from home accounts for around 16%. Public transport use is low, at under 4%. Broadband coverage is strong — 100% gigabit-capable with no properties below the USO threshold. See the streets and sub-areas below for more on specific pockets of the neighbourhood.
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Frequently asked
- Is Lichfield 010 a nice place to live?
- It's a settled, suburban neighbourhood with a strong owner-occupier base and a genuine mix of families and older residents. Rents are below the national average and broadband is excellent. The main practical drawback is limited public transport — you'll need a car to get around easily.
- What is the rent in Lichfield 010?
- A one-bed runs around £733 a month, a two-bed about £957, and a three-bed roughly £1,144. These are estimates scaled from district-level data using local sale prices. Rents rose nearly 9% in the past year, so expect continued upward pressure.
- Is Lichfield 010 safe?
- The crime rate is around 85.6 incidents per 1,000 residents annually — slightly above the UK national rate of roughly 80. For a suburban, family-oriented area this is mildly elevated, though the difference from the national average is modest and the neighbourhood's settled character is broadly reassuring.
- What's the commute from Lichfield 010 to Birmingham city centre?
- By public transport it's around 117 minutes. Most residents drive — nearly 68% commute by car — as the nearest mainline rail station is about 6.4 km away and bus connections are limited. Working from home is more common here than average, at around 16% of residents.
- Who lives in Lichfield 010?
- A mix of families, owner-occupiers, and social renters. Around 57% own their home and about 25% are in social housing. Nearly a quarter of residents are under 18, pointing to a lot of family households. The population is predominantly UK-born at around 97%.
- What schools are near Lichfield 010?
- There are 40 schools within 2 km of typical residents, though only around 28% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — well below the national average of roughly 89%. The nearest Outstanding-rated school is about 1,535 metres away. It's worth checking individual catchment areas carefully before committing.
- How affordable is Lichfield 010 compared to the rest of the UK?
- Rents are below the national average — a two-bed at around £957 compares well against the UK median of roughly £1,200. However, the rent-to-take-home ratio is around 49%, which is high for the price level and reflects local wages rather than expensive rents. Median house prices run around £193,000.