WS8 6AN is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Ogley Road, 0.7km from Catshill in Brownhills. Administratively it sits within Brownhills ward and the Aldridge-Brownhills constituency.
For families considering a move, WS8 6AN represents a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 45) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 69% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 38 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £180k, up 2.5% year-on-year. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for WS8 6AN are sourced from Output Area E00052085 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
OGLEY ROAD, WS8 6AN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OGLEY ROAD, WS8 6AN.
302
45
£ 33,600 /yr
43%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WS8 6AN falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
WS8 6AN is an established family neighbourhood — 69% owner-occupation and an average age of 45 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. Property prices are trending up 2.5% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WS8 6AN. The average age is 45.4. 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: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 169,950
19 sales · Mean £ 163,336
Detached
£ 200,000
3 sales · Mean £ 203,333
Terraced
£ 160,000
3 sales · Mean £ 155,833
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
WS8 6AN has low crime rates — 38 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School
Ogley Hay Nursery School
St James Primary School
Millfield Primary School
Brownhills Ormiston Academy
Watling Street Primary School
Shire Oak Academy
Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
14 nearby- Post Office0.6 km
- Card Factory0.7 km
- Costcutter0.2 km
- Greggs0.7 km
- H &R Events0.5 km
- + 9 more
Restaurant, Cafe
13 nearby- Silver Court Cafe0.6 km
- Traceys0.6 km
- Grasmere Garden Centre0.9 km
- Cardomon Spice Restaurant Ltd0.7 km
- Costa Coffee0.6 km
- + 8 more
Takeaway Shop
9 nearby- Rosemary Cantonese Takeaway0.6 km
- Subway0.6 km
- Fryday Chippy and Pizza0.6 km
- Ginos dial a pizza0.7 km
- Just Munch0.6 km
- + 4 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Sankey Working Mens Club0.2 km
- Shoulder Of Mutton0.6 km
- Jiggers Whistle0.7 km
- Smithys Forge0.5 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- TURNPIKE BED & BREAKFAST0.9 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Aldi0.7 km
- Tesco0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Shenstone5.5 km
- Landywood6.6 km
- Bloxwich Station6.8 km
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Postcode Profile: WS86AN · Data under Open Government Licence