Postcode Analysis South Staffordshire, West Midlands

WALSALL ROAD, WS6 6HZ House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

289

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Avg Age

41

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Avg Income

£ 38,300 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: WS6 6HZ represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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

Families dominate this postcode. With 59% owner-occupation and average age 41, WS6 6HZ has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. 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 6HZ is a safe, established residential area on Walsall Road, 0.7km from Great Wyrley in Great Wyrley and Cheslyn Hay. Administratively it sits within Great Wyrley Landywood ward and the South Staffordshire constituency.

For families considering a move, WS6 6HZ represents a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. By day, the area transitions to a traditional countryside character: mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. An average age of 41 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 59% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 31 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £272k.

Census 2021 statistics for WS6 6HZ are sourced from Output Area E00151017 (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 6HZ. The average age is 41.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.6%
Asian / British Asian0.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed4.1%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 33%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 300,250

2 sales · Mean £ 300,250

Semi-Detached

£ 200,000

3 sales · Mean £ 199,333

Terraced

£ 205,000

3 sales · Mean £ 205,166

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

WS6 6HZ has low crime rates — 31 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 offences51
Anti-social behaviour10
Public order10
Vehicle crime10
Criminal damage and arson8

school Local Schools

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Landywood Primary School

Good366 pupils0.7 km
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Moat Hall Primary Academy

Requires Improvement0.9 km
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Glenthorne Community Primary School

Good326 pupils1.3 km
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Great Wyrley Academy

Good497 pupils1.4 km
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St Thomas More Catholic Primary School

Good202 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

9 nearby
  • Costcutter0.3 km
  • Landywood Stores Ltd0.4 km
  • Spar0.5 km
  • Tiwana News And Off Licence0.6 km
  • Tower View Deals0.6 km
  • + 4 more
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Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • Wheatsheaf0.1 km
  • Andy's Ale House0.6 km
  • Great Wyrley Working Mens Club0.4 km
  • Harrisons Sport And Social Club Ltd0.3 km
  • Wolverhampton Sporting Community F.C0.6 km
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Takeaway Shop

7 nearby
  • Bombai Kitchen0.6 km
  • Hong Kong Takeaway0.6 km
  • Wardles Lane Fish Bar0.6 km
  • Wyrley Park Fish Bar0.1 km
  • Pizza Unica0.5 km
  • + 2 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

5 nearby
  • Baked @ No 30.6 km
  • Pipers Cafe0.6 km
  • Quinton Balti0.5 km
  • The Miraj0.5 km
  • Wardles Bakery (Kwik Bites)0.5 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Co-operative Food0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Landywood0.7 km
  • Bloxwich North3.3 km
  • Cannock3.6 km

Bus Stops

  • The Wheatsheaf PH0.0 km
  • The Wheatsheaf PH0.1 km
  • Shaws Lane0.2 km
  • Shaws Lane0.2 km
  • Green Bus Garage0.3 km