Postcode Analysis Walsall, West Midlands

FULLELOVE ROAD, WS8 6BW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FULLELOVE ROAD, WS8 6BW.

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Population

295

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 33,600 /yr

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Employed

40%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: WS8 6BW 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.

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5/10
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5/10
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7/10
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1/10
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5/10
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1/10
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1/10
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5/10
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7/10
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Area Character

Families dominate this postcode. With 62% owner-occupation and average age 42, WS8 6BW has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. £150k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability.

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

WS8 6BW is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Fullelove 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 6BW is a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. An average age of 42 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 29% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 24% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 32 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £150k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. 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 6BW are sourced from Output Area E00052093 (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 6BW. The average age is 41.8. 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 Asian2.7%
Black / African / Caribbean1.0%
Other / Mixed1.0%

Economic Activity

40%Active
FT: 24%
Unemployed: 6%
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Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 138,500

12 sales · Mean £ 133,291

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

WS8 6BW has low crime rates — 32 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 offences68
Vehicle crime19
Criminal damage and arson19
Public order11
Other crime9

school Local Schools

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Millfield Primary School

Good227 pupils0.1 km
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Ogley Hay Nursery School

Outstanding88 pupils0.5 km
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St James Primary School

Good215 pupils0.8 km
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Shire Oak Academy

Requires Improvement1507 pupils0.9 km
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St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School

Good168 pupils1.0 km
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Walsall Wood School

Good241 pupils1.2 km
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Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School

Good210 pupils1.3 km
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Brownhills Ormiston Academy

Good699 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

15 nearby
  • B & M Bargains1.0 km
  • European Mini Market0.9 km
  • Farmfoods Ltd0.6 km
  • Friezland Local0.7 km
  • Lifestyle Express0.5 km
  • + 10 more
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Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • Jiggers Whistle1.0 km
  • Smithys Forge0.9 km
  • Shoulder Of Mutton0.8 km
  • Sankey Working Mens Club0.9 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

14 nearby
  • Brownhills Desserts0.8 km
  • Central Cafe0.9 km
  • Crash Bang Wallop0.8 km
  • Morgans Coffee Shop0.8 km
  • Open House / Wings@Us0.6 km
  • + 9 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Aldi0.9 km
  • Tesco0.7 km
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Takeaway Shop

12 nearby
  • Gary's Fish Bar0.8 km
  • Madam Cheong Chinese Takeaway0.6 km
  • Maxine Bedworth0.6 km
  • Village Chippy0.8 km
  • Jade Garden0.9 km
  • + 7 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Shenstone5.4 km
  • Bloxwich Station6.6 km
  • Bloxwich North6.8 km