FURST STREET, WS8 6AW House Prices & Local Information

WS8 6AW is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Furst Street, 0.7km from Catshill in Brownhills. Administratively it sits within Brownhills ward and the Aldridge-Brownhills constituency.

For families considering a move, WS8 6AW represents a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. At 37 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 63% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 39 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £174k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 26.6% 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 6AW are sourced from Output Area E00052081 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.