Postcode Analysis Walsall, West Midlands

SPRINGHILL ROAD, WS8 6BU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SPRINGHILL ROAD, WS8 6BU.

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Population

292

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Avg Age

37

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Avg Income

£ 33,600 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: WS8 6BU 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.

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3/10
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7/10
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7/10
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1/10
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6/10
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2/10
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1/10
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4/10
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8/10
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Area Character

WS8 6BU is an established family neighbourhood — 58% 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.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

WS8 6BU is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Springhill Road, 0.4km from Catshill in Brownhills. Administratively it sits within Brownhills ward and the Aldridge-Brownhills constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, WS8 6BU 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 38 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £220k. 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 6BU are sourced from Output Area E00052094 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WS8 6BU. 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

White / British95.3%
Asian / British Asian3.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.7%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 28%
Unemployed: 5%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 177,500

2 sales · Mean £ 177,500

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

WS8 6BU has low crime rates — 38 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.

Violence and sexual offences65
Vehicle crime17
Criminal damage and arson12
Public order12
Anti-social behaviour11

school Local Schools

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Millfield Primary School

Good227 pupils0.3 km
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Ogley Hay Nursery School

Outstanding88 pupils0.5 km
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St James Primary School

Good215 pupils0.7 km
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St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School

Good168 pupils0.8 km
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Brownhills Ormiston Academy

Good699 pupils1.2 km
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Shire Oak Academy

Requires Improvement1507 pupils1.2 km
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Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School

Good210 pupils1.5 km
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Walsall Wood School

Good241 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

14 nearby
  • Post Office0.7 km
  • Card Factory0.8 km
  • Costcutter0.2 km
  • Greggs0.8 km
  • H &R Events0.7 km
  • + 9 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

12 nearby
  • Silver Court Cafe0.5 km
  • Traceys0.5 km
  • Cardomon Spice Restaurant Ltd0.8 km
  • Costa Coffee0.7 km
  • Just Coffee / The Bar1.0 km
  • + 7 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

10 nearby
  • Rosemary Cantonese Takeaway0.6 km
  • Subway0.6 km
  • Fryday Chippy and Pizza0.5 km
  • Ginos dial a pizza0.8 km
  • Just Munch0.6 km
  • + 5 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • Sankey Working Mens Club0.6 km
  • Shoulder Of Mutton0.7 km
  • Jiggers Whistle0.9 km
  • Smithys Forge0.8 km
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Aldi0.8 km
  • Tesco0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Shenstone5.3 km
  • Bloxwich Station6.8 km
  • Landywood6.8 km