Postcode Analysis South Staffordshire, West Midlands

LEA LANE, WS6 6BZ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LEA LANE, WS6 6BZ.

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Population

260

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Avg Age

43

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Avg Income

£ 38,300 /yr

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Employed

37%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: WS6 6BZ 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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7/10
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4/10
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6/10
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3/10
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7/10
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2/10
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10/10
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3/10
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10/10
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Area Character

Social renting makes up 50% of tenure in WS6 6BZ — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.

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

WS6 6BZ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Lea Lane, 0.1km 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 6BZ 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. Outside of residential hours, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. At 43 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 50% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 23% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 35 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £342k.

Census 2021 statistics for WS6 6BZ are sourced from Output Area E00151037 (shared with 6 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 6BZ. The average age is 42.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.1%
Asian / British Asian2.7%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.3%

Economic Activity

37%Active
FT: 23%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 342,500

2 sales · Mean £ 342,500

Terraced

£ 138,000

1 sales · Mean £ 138,000

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

WS6 6BZ has low crime rates — 35 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences56
Anti-social behaviour21
Vehicle crime13
Shoplifting10
Other theft9

school Local Schools

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Moat Hall Primary Academy

Requires Improvement0.2 km
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Great Wyrley Academy

Good497 pupils0.7 km
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St Thomas More Catholic Primary School

Good202 pupils0.8 km
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Glenthorne Community Primary School

Good326 pupils0.8 km
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Landywood Primary School

Good366 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

10 nearby
  • Costcutter0.5 km
  • Landywood Stores Ltd0.6 km
  • Spar0.4 km
  • Nilaani Food And Wine1.0 km
  • Nisa Davies Supersave0.8 km
  • + 5 more
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Pub, NightClub

9 nearby
  • Wheatsheaf0.8 km
  • Andy's Ale House0.4 km
  • Great Wyrley Working Mens Club0.3 km
  • Harrisons Sport And Social Club Ltd0.8 km
  • Olde Wyrley Hall0.6 km
  • + 4 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • Baked @ No 30.4 km
  • Quinton Balti0.4 km
  • The Miraj0.4 km
  • Wardles Bakery (Kwik Bites)0.4 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

8 nearby
  • Hong Kong Takeaway0.4 km
  • Wardles Lane Fish Bar0.4 km
  • Wyrley Park Fish Bar0.6 km
  • Golden Wok1.0 km
  • Bite Sandwich Bar0.4 km
  • + 3 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Co-operative Food0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Landywood0.6 km
  • Cannock2.9 km
  • Bloxwich North3.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Moat Lane0.1 km
  • Lambourne Close0.1 km
  • Hilton Lane0.1 km
  • Lambourne Close0.1 km
  • Moat Lane0.2 km