Postcode Analysis South Staffordshire, West Midlands

APPLEDORE CLOSE, WS6 6DQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for APPLEDORE CLOSE, WS6 6DQ.

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Population

272

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Avg Age

47

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Avg Income

£ 40,700 /yr

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Employed

47%

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.

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5/10
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7/10
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6/10
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6/10
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1/10
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5/10
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9/10
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8/10
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9/10
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Area Character

WS6 6DQ is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £810k, 84% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £810k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.

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

WS6 6DQ is a safe, established residential area on Appledore Close, 0.2km from Great Wyrley in Great Wyrley and Cheslyn Hay. Administratively it sits within Great Wyrley Town ward and the South Staffordshire constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in WS6, WS6 6DQ offers a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 47) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 84% 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: Prices average £810k.

Census 2021 statistics for WS6 6DQ are sourced from Output Area E00151028 (shared with 7 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 6DQ. The average age is 46.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.8%
Asian / British Asian0.7%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.5%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 810,000

1 sales · Mean £ 810,000

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

WS6 6DQ has low crime rates — 26 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 offences53
Anti-social behaviour12
Vehicle crime12
Other theft9
Public order8

school Local Schools

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Moat Hall Primary Academy

Requires Improvement0.3 km
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St Thomas More Catholic Primary School

Good202 pupils0.6 km
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Great Wyrley Academy

Good497 pupils0.6 km
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Glenthorne Community Primary School

Good326 pupils1.0 km
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Landywood Primary School

Good366 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

9 nearby
  • Landywood Stores Ltd0.8 km
  • Spar0.6 km
  • Nilaani Food And Wine1.0 km
  • Tesco Express0.6 km
  • Bargain Booze Select Convenience0.6 km
  • + 4 more
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Pub, NightClub

8 nearby
  • Andy's Ale House0.6 km
  • Great Wyrley Working Mens Club0.5 km
  • Olde Wyrley Hall0.6 km
  • The Star Inn Public House0.2 km
  • Wolverhampton Sporting Community F.C0.5 km
  • + 3 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • Baked @ No 30.6 km
  • Quinton Balti0.6 km
  • The Miraj0.6 km
  • Wardles Bakery (Kwik Bites)0.7 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

8 nearby
  • Hong Kong Takeaway0.6 km
  • Wardles Lane Fish Bar0.6 km
  • Wyrley Park Fish Bar0.8 km
  • Golden Wok1.0 km
  • Bite Sandwich Bar0.2 km
  • + 3 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Co-operative Food0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Landywood0.8 km
  • Cannock2.8 km
  • Bloxwich North4.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Appledore Close0.1 km
  • Appledore Close0.1 km
  • The Star PH0.1 km
  • The Star PH0.2 km
  • Park Lane0.2 km