Postcode Analysis South Staffordshire, West Midlands

THOMAS DRIVE, WS6 6AL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THOMAS DRIVE, WS6 6AL.

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Population

320

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Avg Age

43

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Avg Income

£ 38,300 /yr

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Employed

51%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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8/10
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10/10
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4/10
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8/10
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1/10
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5/10
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6/10
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9/10
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8/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. WS6 6AL spans multiple life stages — average age 43, moderate ownership and renting. 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 6AL is a safe, established residential area on Thomas Drive, 0.6km from Landywood in South Staffordshire. Administratively it sits within Great Wyrley Landywood ward and the South Staffordshire constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in WS6, WS6 6AL offers a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. Outside of residential hours, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. At 43 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 92% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 26 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £315k.

Census 2021 statistics for WS6 6AL are sourced from Output Area E00151022 (shared with 8 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 6AL. The average age is 42.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.3%
Asian / British Asian2.8%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.9%

Economic Activity

51%Active
FT: 33%
Unemployed: 1%
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Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 315,000

1 sales · Mean £ 315,000

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

WS6 6AL has low crime rates — 26 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 order6
Vehicle crime6
Anti-social behaviour4
Criminal damage and arson4

school Local Schools

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Landywood Primary School

Good366 pupils0.6 km
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Moat Hall Primary Academy

Requires Improvement1.2 km
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Glenthorne Community Primary School

Good326 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

9 nearby
  • Costcutter0.5 km
  • Bargain Booze Select Convenience0.8 km
  • Cowern Hartshorne Chemist Ltd0.8 km
  • Nice Ice Baby Ltd0.9 km
  • Oaken Hayes Farm0.7 km
  • + 4 more
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Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • Wheatsheaf0.2 km
  • Andy's Ale House0.8 km
  • Great Wyrley Working Mens Club0.7 km
  • Harrisons Sport And Social Club Ltd0.4 km
  • Wolverhampton Sporting Community F.C0.8 km
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Takeaway Shop

7 nearby
  • Bombai Kitchen0.6 km
  • Pizza Unica0.8 km
  • Quinton Cafe0.7 km
  • Rio's Pizza0.8 km
  • Hong Kong Takeaway0.8 km
  • + 2 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Co-operative Food0.8 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

5 nearby
  • Baked @ No 30.8 km
  • Pipers Cafe0.6 km
  • Quinton Balti0.8 km
  • The Miraj0.7 km
  • Wardles Bakery (Kwik Bites)0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Landywood0.9 km
  • Bloxwich North3.1 km
  • Bloxwich Station3.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Green Bus Garage0.1 km
  • Green Bus Garage0.1 km
  • The Wheatsheaf PH0.2 km
  • The Wheatsheaf PH0.2 km
  • Jacobs Hall Lane0.3 km