WS8 6AP is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Ogley Road, 0.5km from Catshill in Brownhills. Administratively it sits within Brownhills ward and the Aldridge-Brownhills constituency.
For families considering a move, WS8 6AP represents a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. A balanced community with an average age of 37 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 63% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 42 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £183k, up 53.2% 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 6AP are sourced from Output Area E00052081 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
OGLEY ROAD, WS8 6AP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OGLEY ROAD, WS8 6AP.
294
37
£ 33,600 /yr
37%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WS8 6AP 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.
Area Character
WS8 6AP is an established family neighbourhood — 63% owner-occupation and an average age of 37 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 53.2% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WS8 6AP. The average age is 37.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 240,000
3 sales · Mean £ 233,333
Semi-Detached
£ 127,000
5 sales · Mean £ 145,600
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
WS8 6AP has low crime rates — 42 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
Ogley Hay Nursery School
Millfield Primary School
St James Primary School
St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School
Brownhills Ormiston Academy
Shire Oak Academy
Watling Street Primary School
Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
14 nearby- Post Office0.6 km
- Card Factory0.7 km
- Costcutter0.0 km
- Greggs0.6 km
- H &R Events0.5 km
- + 9 more
Restaurant, Cafe
12 nearby- Silver Court Cafe0.5 km
- Traceys0.4 km
- Cardomon Spice Restaurant Ltd0.7 km
- Costa Coffee0.6 km
- Mrs MAC Sweet Surprise0.5 km
- + 7 more
Takeaway Shop
10 nearby- Rosemary Cantonese Takeaway0.5 km
- Subway0.5 km
- Fryday Chippy and Pizza0.4 km
- Ginos dial a pizza0.6 km
- Just Munch0.5 km
- + 5 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Sankey Working Mens Club0.4 km
- Shoulder Of Mutton0.6 km
- Jiggers Whistle0.7 km
- Smithys Forge0.6 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- TURNPIKE BED & BREAKFAST0.9 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Aldi0.7 km
- Tesco0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Shenstone5.5 km
- Landywood6.6 km
- Bloxwich Station6.7 km
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Postcode Profile: WS86AP · Data under Open Government Licence