WS8 6BA is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Ogley Road, 0.1km from Catshill in Brownhills. Administratively it sits within Brownhills ward and the Aldridge-Brownhills constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, WS8 6BA is a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. The 37 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 32% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 39 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £210k. 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 6BA are sourced from Output Area E00052094 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
OGLEY ROAD, WS8 6BA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OGLEY ROAD, WS8 6BA.
292
37
£ 33,600 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WS8 6BA 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
Families dominate this postcode. With 58% owner-occupation and average age 37, WS8 6BA has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WS8 6BA. The average age is 37.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 165,000
5 sales · Mean £ 196,900
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
WS8 6BA has low crime rates — 39 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Millfield Primary School
Ogley Hay Nursery School
St James Primary School
St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School
Shire Oak Academy
Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School
Walsall Wood School
Brownhills Ormiston Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
15 nearby- B & M Bargains0.8 km
- European Mini Market0.7 km
- Farmfoods Ltd0.5 km
- Friezland Local0.8 km
- Lifestyle Express0.3 km
- + 10 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- TURNPIKE BED & BREAKFAST1.0 km
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Jiggers Whistle0.8 km
- Smithys Forge0.8 km
- Shoulder Of Mutton0.7 km
- Sankey Working Mens Club0.8 km
Restaurant, Cafe
14 nearby- Brownhills Desserts0.7 km
- Central Cafe0.7 km
- Crash Bang Wallop0.8 km
- Morgans Coffee Shop0.6 km
- Open House / Wings@Us0.4 km
- + 9 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Aldi0.7 km
- Tesco0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
11 nearby- Gary's Fish Bar0.8 km
- Madam Cheong Chinese Takeaway0.5 km
- Maxine Bedworth0.6 km
- Village Chippy0.8 km
- Rosemary Cantonese Takeaway0.5 km
- + 6 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Shenstone5.5 km
- Bloxwich Station6.5 km
- Landywood6.6 km
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Postcode Profile: WS86BA · Data under Open Government Licence