Area Analysis South Staffordshire, West Midlands

WS6 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the WS6 postcode area.

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Population

17,077

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 39,175 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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7/10
family_restroomFamily
9/10
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6/10
workEmployment
6/10
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2/10
paymentsAffluence
4/10
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9/10
homeHome Ownership
9/10
trending_upInvestment
8/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates WS6 — age 45, 76% ownership, 9% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £254k. Property prices are trending down 7.2% year-on-year.

home £254,444 median price
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

WS6 is a postcode district in South Staffordshire, West Midlands, covering 329 active and 86 retired postcodes.

The largest share of WS6 (19%) is characterised by a mature area of hard-working, older residents in affordable homes, alongside a mature suburban street — long-term homeowners, quiet and established (18%). A further 16% of the district is made up of a stable neighbourhood of older working adults and recent retirees. This mix of 7 distinct neighbourhood types makes WS6 one of the more varied districts in the region.

Property: Average house prices in WS6 are around £254k, down 7.2% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across WS6 at 165 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. An average age of 45 points to a settled, predominantly family community — stable, long-term residents alongside newer arrivals.

Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full WS6 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.9%
Asian / British Asian1.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed1.5%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 33%
Unemployed: 2%

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.

Violence and sexual offences1210
Vehicle crime298
Anti-social behaviour273
Public order210
Criminal damage and arson193

school Local Schools

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Glenthorne Community Primary School

Good326 pupils
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Cheslyn Hay Primary School

Good409 pupils
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Landywood Primary School

Good366 pupils
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St Thomas More Catholic Primary School

Good202 pupils
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Great Wyrley Academy

Good497 pupils
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Cheslyn Hay Academy

Good1252 pupils
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Moat Hall Primary Academy

Requires Improvement

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

16 nearby
  • Oaken Hayes Farm
  • Bargain Booze Select Convenience
  • BDS Pharmacy (UK) Ltd T/A Stevenson Chemist
  • Cakes A Daisy
  • Costcutter
  • + 11 more
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Pub, NightClub

19 nearby
  • Mary Rose
  • Andy's Ale House
  • Cheslyn Hay Community & Sports Club
  • Colliers Arms
  • Great Wyrley Working Mens Club
  • + 14 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

12 nearby
  • Baked @ No 3
  • BB Kitchen Ltd At The White Horse
  • Landywood Snooker Club
  • The White Horse
  • Brunch
  • + 7 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

14 nearby
  • Dominos Pizza
  • Bite Sandwich Bar
  • Bombai Kitchen
  • Cheslyn Hay Fish Bar
  • Golden Wok
  • + 9 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Co-operative
  • Co-operative Food