Postcode Analysis South Staffordshire, West Midlands

WALSALL ROAD, WS6 6DR House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WALSALL ROAD, WS6 6DR.

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Population

302

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 40,700 /yr

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Employed

50%

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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7/10
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7/10
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6/10
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4/10
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3/10
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4/10
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10/10
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5/10
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2/10
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Area Character

WS6 6DR is an established family neighbourhood — 62% owner-occupation and an average age of 42 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.

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

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

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. 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. 62% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 36 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £289k.

Census 2021 statistics for WS6 6DR are sourced from Output Area E00151034 (shared with 4 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 6DR. The average age is 42.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.4%
Asian / British Asian0.3%
Black / African / Caribbean2.3%
Other / Mixed2.0%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 3%
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Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 279,250

4 sales · Mean £ 318,375

Semi-Detached

£ 194,500

8 sales · Mean £ 207,687

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

WS6 6DR has low crime rates — 36 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 offences54
Anti-social behaviour17
Other theft9
Vehicle crime9
Public order8

school Local Schools

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Moat Hall Primary Academy

Requires Improvement0.5 km
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Great Wyrley Academy

Good497 pupils0.9 km
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St Thomas More Catholic Primary School

Good202 pupils0.9 km
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Glenthorne Community Primary School

Good326 pupils1.1 km
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Landywood Primary School

Good366 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

7 nearby
  • Costcutter0.3 km
  • Landywood Stores Ltd0.6 km
  • Spar0.5 km
  • Tesco Express0.9 km
  • Bargain Booze Select Convenience0.5 km
  • + 2 more
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Pub, NightClub

9 nearby
  • Wheatsheaf0.6 km
  • Andy's Ale House0.5 km
  • Great Wyrley Working Mens Club0.2 km
  • Harrisons Sport And Social Club Ltd0.8 km
  • Olde Wyrley Hall0.9 km
  • + 4 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • Baked @ No 30.5 km
  • Quinton Balti0.5 km
  • The Miraj0.4 km
  • Wardles Bakery (Kwik Bites)0.5 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

7 nearby
  • Hong Kong Takeaway0.5 km
  • Wardles Lane Fish Bar0.5 km
  • Wyrley Park Fish Bar0.5 km
  • Bite Sandwich Bar0.6 km
  • Pizza Unica0.5 km
  • + 2 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Co-operative Food0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Landywood0.7 km
  • Cannock3.1 km
  • Bloxwich North3.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Hazel Lane0.1 km
  • Hazel Lane0.1 km
  • Sports and Social Club0.1 km
  • Sports and Social Club0.2 km
  • Hilton Lane0.2 km