WS8 6BF is a safe, established residential area on Water Lily Grove, 0.7km from Clayhanger in Brownhills. Administratively it sits within Brownhills ward and the Aldridge-Brownhills constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. The daytime character shifts — low density wholesale and retail in mostly white areas, often on urban fringe or close to transport nodes. The 36 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 92% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 31 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for WS8 6BF are sourced from Output Area E00168266 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WATER LILY GROVE, WS8 6BF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WATER LILY GROVE, WS8 6BF.
466
36
£ 40,500 /yr
56%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates WS8 6BF — age 36, 92% ownership, 6% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WS8 6BF. The average age is 36.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
WS8 6BF has low crime rates — 31 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School
St James Primary School
Ogley Hay Nursery School
St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School
Millfield Primary School
Watling Street Primary School
Brownhills Ormiston Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
13 nearby- B & M Bargains0.6 km
- European Mini Market0.6 km
- Farmfoods Ltd0.7 km
- Lifestyle Express0.8 km
- Poundworld Plus0.7 km
- + 8 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- TURNPIKE BED & BREAKFAST0.5 km
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Jiggers Whistle0.6 km
- Smithys Forge0.9 km
- Hungry Horse (Hussey Arms)0.8 km
- Shoulder Of Mutton0.7 km
Restaurant, Cafe
10 nearby- Brownhills Desserts0.6 km
- Central Cafe0.7 km
- Morgans Coffee Shop0.7 km
- Open House / Wings@Us0.8 km
- The Plaice to Eat0.7 km
- + 5 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Aldi0.6 km
- Co-Op0.3 km
- Tesco0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
10 nearby- Clayhanger Fish & Chips0.4 km
- Dixy Chicken0.6 km
- Fryday Chippy and Pizza0.8 km
- Ginos dial a pizza0.6 km
- Just Munch0.7 km
- + 5 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Landywood5.5 km
- Bloxwich Station5.6 km
- Bloxwich North5.7 km
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Postcode Profile: WS86BF · Data under Open Government Licence