Area Report
Last updated 04 AUG 2026Neighbourhood Report
A middling, mixed part of Lichfield: a school rated Good 0.4 miles away, roughly 10 km² reachable within half an hour by public transport and recorded crime among the lowest in England.
What's nearby — across walking, short-drive and school catchment distance. Data from official UK government sources.
01 — Snapshot
Around WS7 4TU.
The large figure is how many we found nearby; the chip beside each label is that category’s NestScope score out of 100 — higher beats more of the UK.
Are the schools any good?
5Good/Outstanding within 1 mi
- 13 rated Good or better within 2 mi
- 20 schools in total
- IMD education decile 4/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's education domain sits in band 4 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
Nearest top-rated: Springhill Primary Academy (Good) — 0.4 mi
Is it safe?
11crimes last month
- IMD crime decile 9/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's crime domain sits in band 9 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 11 crimes in 0.25 mi last month (residential-weighted: 8.8)
Crimes reported last month · UK Police API
Can I see a GP?
2GP & hospitals
- IMD health decile 5/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's health domain sits in band 5 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 2 GP, 3 dentists, pharmacy 0.6 mi within 1.5 mi
Nearest GP: SALTERS MEADOW HEALTH CTR — 0.9 mi
Can I get to work?
No rail stations within 0.5 miles · 17 bus stops nearby
NestReach: ≈ 10 km² reachable within 30 min by bus & rail · England median ≈ 7 km² See the reach map →
How green is it?
7green spaces
- 8.2 ha total
- largest park 4.9 ha (0.21 mi away)
Nearest: Playing Field (0.99 ha) — 0.2 mi
Can I get the shopping done?
16shops & libraries
- 13 supermarkets within 2 mi
- Central England Co-operative, Spar, The Co-operative Group, Aldi…
- nearest 0.5 mi
- library 0.8 mi
Nearest: Co-op Highfields Road Burntwood — 0.5 mi
02 — Environment
Environment & risk near WS7 4TU.
Official risk flags for context — deliberately not part of the NestScope score (they’re categorical hazards, not amenities). Flood zones, air quality & noise explained.
03 — House prices
Sold prices in WS7.
Average sold price by property type across the WS7 district, 2021–2026.
About WS7 4TU
WS7 4TU scores 78/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in green space and local amenities — right beside an open access land. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, WS7 4TU is an above-average neighbourhood — IMD decile 6/10, ranked 19,251 of 32,844 neighbourhoods in England. The Index of Multiple Deprivation is the UK government's official measure of relative deprivation, refreshed roughly every five years. Housing pressure here is low (IMD housing decile 10/10).
There are 20 schools within the typical catchment area, including 2 rated Outstanding by Ofsted and 11 rated Good. The nearest school is Ridgeway Primary Academy, within a short walk.
There were 11 crimes reported on the surrounding streets in the most recent month, indicating a low level of immediate-area crime.
Healthcare access is available, with 2 GP surgeries and 3 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is SALTERS MEADOW HEALTH CTR, 0.9 mi away. A pharmacy is 0.6 mi away.
