Burntwood West
Lichfield 006 · 6 sub-areas · 10,332 residents
Lichfield 006 is a residential part of Lichfield, home to around 10,300 people and one of the more affordable corners of the West Midlands. A typical two-bedroom home lets for about £960 a month — noticeably below the UK national median for a 2-bed — though rents rose nearly 9% last year, so that gap is narrowing.
Burntwood West 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. Most homes are owner-occupied, so turnover is low and many residents have been here a long time.
Overview
What's it like to live in Burntwood West?
Greenspace is on the doorstep — a park or playing field is within walking distance of most homes; 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 6 sub-areas — population-weighted means for rates, sums for counts. Sources cited beneath each section.
Burntwood West in Lichfield
Living in Burntwood West
Lichfield 006 sits within Lichfield, a historic cathedral city in the southern West Midlands, and it has the feel of settled, owner-occupied suburbia rather than a transient rental market. Around 72% of households own their home outright or with a mortgage — well above the national norm — and that shapes the character of the streets: quieter, family-oriented, with relatively low turnover of residents.
The cost picture is one of the area's stronger selling points. A median rent of around £1,090 a month across all property sizes sits below what you'd pay in most other parts of the West Midlands commuter belt, and the deposit hurdle is relatively manageable — buyers typically need around three and a half years of saving to cover it, compared to five or more years in most major cities. The trade-off is that nearly half your take-home pay goes on rent if you're renting privately, which is a stretch even at these price points.
The population skews older than you might expect in a commuter suburb. Around one in five residents is over 65, and the 50–64 age band is similarly large. Families with children make up a meaningful share — roughly one in five households — but this isn't a young-professional enclave. It's the kind of area where people tend to stay once they arrive.
Practically speaking, the nearest mainline rail station is a little over 5 km away in straight-line terms — roughly a 65-minute walk, so most people drive; 68% of residents commute by car. Working from home is increasingly common here too, with around 22% doing so. Broadband coverage is a genuine strength: 100% of premises have access to gigabit-capable connections. For schools and sub-areas within Lichfield 006, see the streets and sub-areas below for more.
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Frequently asked
- Is Lichfield 006 a nice place to live?
- It's a settled, predominantly owner-occupied suburb with good broadband, moderate rents by West Midlands standards, and a strong community feel. The trade-offs are limited public transport, a higher-than-average crime rate, and a relatively low share of nearby schools rated Good or Outstanding. It suits people who drive and value stability over nightlife or convenience.
- What is the rent in Lichfield 006?
- A one-bedroom home runs around £730 a month, a two-bedroom around £960, and a three-bedroom around £1,140. These are estimates scaled from Lichfield council-level data. Rents rose by nearly 9% last year, so prices are moving. The median across all property sizes is around £1,090 a month.
- Is Lichfield 006 safe?
- The recorded crime rate is around 101 incidents per 1,000 residents per year, above the UK national rate of roughly 80. Theft and antisocial behaviour account for most of that. The area sits in roughly the sixth deprivation decile nationally — broadly average — and quieter residential streets tend to be safer than the retail centre.
- What's the commute from Lichfield 006 to Birmingham?
- By public transport it takes around 100 minutes to Birmingham. Most residents drive — around 68% commute by car — as the nearest mainline rail station is roughly 5 km away with no realistic walking option. There's no metro or tram service in the area.
- Who lives in Lichfield 006?
- Mostly older, settled owner-occupiers. Around 42% of residents are over 50, and nearly 72% own their home. Families with children make up about one in five households. It's not a young-professional area — the 18–34 share is relatively thin — and it's one of the less ethnically diverse parts of the West Midlands.
- What schools are near Lichfield 006?
- There are 56 schools within typical catchment distance, but only around 28% are rated Good or Outstanding — well below the national average of approximately 89%. The nearest Outstanding-rated school is about 2.5 km away. Check the Ofsted school finder and Lichfield District Council admissions maps for catchment boundaries based on your specific address.
- How affordable is buying a home in Lichfield 006?
- The median house price is around £247,000, and a typical buyer needs roughly three and a half years of saving for a deposit — more accessible than most West Midlands urban areas. Renters face a tighter picture: rent takes up nearly 49% of median take-home pay, which is a significant stretch even at these price points.