WS6 6BQ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Brook Lane, 0.3km from Great Wyrley in Great Wyrley and Cheslyn Hay. Administratively it sits within Great Wyrley Town ward and the South Staffordshire constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, WS6 6BQ is a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a non-metropolitan suburban areas zone — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 42) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 49% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 30 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £70k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for WS6 6BQ are sourced from Output Area E00151030 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BROOK LANE, WS6 6BQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BROOK LANE, WS6 6BQ.
315
42
£ 38,300 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WS6 6BQ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
WS6 6BQ has a significant social housing presence — 49% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WS6 6BQ. The average age is 42.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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
£ 66,250
2 sales · Mean £ 66,250
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
WS6 6BQ has low crime rates — 30 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Moat Hall Primary Academy
Great Wyrley Academy
St Thomas More Catholic Primary School
Glenthorne Community Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
10 nearby- Landywood Stores Ltd0.9 km
- Spar0.7 km
- Nilaani Food And Wine0.8 km
- Nisa Davies Supersave0.9 km
- Tesco Express0.4 km
- + 5 more
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- Andy's Ale House0.7 km
- Great Wyrley Working Mens Club0.6 km
- Olde Wyrley Hall0.5 km
- The Star Inn Public House0.2 km
- Wolverhampton Sporting Community F.C0.7 km
- + 3 more
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- Baked @ No 30.7 km
- Quinton Balti0.7 km
- The Miraj0.7 km
- Wardles Bakery (Kwik Bites)0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- Hong Kong Takeaway0.7 km
- Wardles Lane Fish Bar0.7 km
- Wyrley Park Fish Bar0.9 km
- Golden Wok0.8 km
- Bite Sandwich Bar0.1 km
- + 3 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Co-operative Food0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Landywood0.9 km
- Cannock2.6 km
- Bloxwich North4.3 km
Bus Stops
- Park Lane0.1 km
- Park Lane0.1 km
- Norton Lane0.2 km
- Norton Lane0.2 km
- Appledore Close0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: WS66BQ · Data under Open Government Licence