WS7 (Burntwood, West Midlands) shows rental dynamics outpacing capital appreciation, with five-year rent growth at 6.9% CAGR against price growth of 2.7% CAGR. Population increased 1.4% over the same period. The trajectory score of 62.0/100 positions the district in the 96th percentile nationally, reflecting underlying structural strength. Classified in the latent gentrification stage, WS7 suggests conditions favourable for future change, though current price momentum remains modest. Investors focused on rental yield rather than short-term capital gains may find the rent-to-price dynamic noteworthy. These metrics indicate a market in transition rather than one experiencing immediate acceleration.
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- 1Property prices up 2.1% over 5 years (5yr CAGR)
- 2Rents growing at 6.9% per year
- 3Population growing at 1.4% per year
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What's changing in Burntwood · June 2026
The trajectory score moved down 0.5 points this month to 62/100, driven mainly by safety.
30 planning applications submitted in WS7 over the last six months.
Burntwood (WS7) common questions
Is Burntwood up and coming?
Burntwood (WS7) has a trajectory score of 62/100 (Strong), placing it in the top 5% of postcode districts in England and Wales. The score is up 2.4 points over the last 12 months. The score combines price momentum, demand, transformation, economy, safety and risk signals from public data, updated monthly.
Is Burntwood safe?
Burntwood has a safety score of 35/100 on Praesago's index, based on police.uk recorded crime data.
What is the average house price in Burntwood?
The average property price in Burntwood (WS7) is £304k as of January 2026, based on UK House Price Index data. Prices have grown at 2.1% per year over the last five years.
What is the average rent in Burntwood?
The median monthly rent in Burntwood (WS7) is £1,046 (2026), based on ONS private rental data.
Which areas are near Burntwood?
Neighbouring postcode districts include Birmingham (B16), Birmingham (B18), Birmingham (B42), Walsall (WS8), West Bromwich (B70). Each has its own monthly data page on Praesago.
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