WS8 6AZ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.5km from Catshill in Brownhills. Administratively it sits within Brownhills ward and the Aldridge-Brownhills constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, WS8 6AZ is a striving suburban area — non-UK born households working to get ahead. The 39 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 40% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 47 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. 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 6AZ are sourced from Output Area E00052090 (shared with 15 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WS8 6AZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WS8 6AZ.
366
39
£ 33,600 /yr
45%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WS8 6AZ 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
With 40% social renting, WS8 6AZ is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WS8 6AZ. The average age is 39.2. 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 dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
WS8 6AZ has low crime rates — 47 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
St James Primary School
Millfield Primary School
St Bernadette's Catholic 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 Office0.5 km
- Card Factory0.6 km
- Costcutter0.1 km
- Greggs0.5 km
- H &R Events0.4 km
- + 9 more
Restaurant, Cafe
12 nearby- Silver Court Cafe0.4 km
- Traceys0.4 km
- Cardomon Spice Restaurant Ltd0.6 km
- Costa Coffee0.5 km
- Mrs MAC Sweet Surprise0.4 km
- + 7 more
Takeaway Shop
10 nearby- Rosemary Cantonese Takeaway0.4 km
- Subway0.4 km
- Fryday Chippy and Pizza0.4 km
- Ginos dial a pizza0.5 km
- Just Munch0.4 km
- + 5 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Sankey Working Mens Club0.4 km
- Shoulder Of Mutton0.5 km
- Jiggers Whistle0.6 km
- Smithys Forge0.5 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- TURNPIKE BED & BREAKFAST0.9 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Aldi0.6 km
- Tesco0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Shenstone5.5 km
- Landywood6.5 km
- Bloxwich Station6.7 km
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Postcode Profile: WS86AZ · Data under Open Government Licence