Postcode Analysis South Staffordshire, West Midlands

ALPHA WAY, WS6 6AH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ALPHA WAY, WS6 6AH.

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Population

218

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 38,300 /yr

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Employed

44%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: WS6 6AH falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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5/10
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2/10
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7/10
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1/10
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3/10
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2/10
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8/10
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3/10
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7/10
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Area Character

WS6 6AH is a mixed residential postcode — average age 44, 47% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

WS6 6AH is a safe, established residential area on Alpha Way, 0.3km from Landywood in Great Wyrley and Cheslyn Hay. Administratively it sits within Great Wyrley Landywood ward and the South Staffordshire constituency.

This is these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. During the day, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. A balanced community with an average age of 44 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 24 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £157k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.

Census 2021 statistics for WS6 6AH are sourced from Output Area E00151021 (shared with 3 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WS6 6AH. The average age is 44.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.1%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.9%

Economic Activity

44%Active
FT: 26%
Unemployed: 5%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 79,000

1 sales · Mean £ 79,000

Terraced

£ 150,000

11 sales · Mean £ 153,590

Semi-Detached

£ 170,000

1 sales · Mean £ 170,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

WS6 6AH has low crime rates — 24 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences37
Public order11
Anti-social behaviour5
Burglary4
Criminal damage and arson3

school Local Schools

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Landywood Primary School

Good366 pupils0.1 km
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Moat Hall Primary Academy

Requires Improvement1.3 km
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Glenthorne Community Primary School

Good326 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

9 nearby
  • Costcutter0.8 km
  • Bargain Booze Select Convenience0.9 km
  • Cowern Hartshorne Chemist Ltd0.8 km
  • Nice Ice Baby Ltd0.9 km
  • Oaken Hayes Farm0.4 km
  • + 4 more
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Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • The Malt At Landywood0.6 km
  • Wheatsheaf0.6 km
  • Andy's Ale House0.9 km
  • Great Wyrley Working Mens Club0.9 km
  • Harrisons Sport And Social Club Ltd0.4 km
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Takeaway Shop

7 nearby
  • Bombai Kitchen0.1 km
  • Pizza Unica0.8 km
  • Quinton Cafe0.8 km
  • Rio's Pizza0.8 km
  • Hong Kong Takeaway0.9 km
  • + 2 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Co-operative Food0.8 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

5 nearby
  • Baked @ No 30.9 km
  • Pipers Cafe0.1 km
  • Quinton Balti0.8 km
  • The Miraj0.8 km
  • Wardles Bakery (Kwik Bites)0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Landywood0.8 km
  • Bloxwich North2.7 km
  • Bloxwich Station3.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Lilac Lane0.1 km
  • Fairoaks Drive0.1 km
  • Lilac Lane0.1 km
  • Fairoaks Drive0.2 km
  • Holly Lane0.2 km