Current and former residents of Burntwood include Kim Betts, also known as Lightning from Gladiators, who went to the local school, Gary Stringer, lead singer of the band Reef, Damon Minchella, a musician of Ocean Colour Scene and Paul Weller fame, and Dalian Atkinson ex-footballer.
National Express West Midlands (NXWM) operate service 10, between Walsall and Burntwood and the 10A, between Walsall and Brownhills West/Ogley Hay at twenty-minute frequencies, giving a combined frequency of every 10 minutes.
Actress Francesca Isherwood attended Burntwood School, and stars in the BBC programme for children Roman Mysteries.