Postcode Analysis Walsall, West Midlands

WARREN PLACE, WS8 6BY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WARREN PLACE, WS8 6BY.

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Population

347

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Avg Age

39

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Avg Income

£ 33,600 /yr

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Employed

51%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: WS8 6BY 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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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2/10
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8/10
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6/10
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8/10
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5/10
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2/10
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1/10
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5/10
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7/10
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Area Character

Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. WS8 6BY's 64% ownership and 39-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters.

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

WS8 6BY is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Warren Place, 0.3km from Catshill in Brownhills. Administratively it sits within Brownhills ward and the Aldridge-Brownhills constituency.

For families considering a move, WS8 6BY represents a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. At 39 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 64% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 66 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £200k. 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 6BY are sourced from Output Area E00052092 (shared with 4 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 6BY. The average age is 38.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British93.0%
Asian / British Asian3.8%
Black / African / Caribbean1.2%
Other / Mixed2.0%

Economic Activity

51%Active
FT: 38%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 189,000

6 sales · Mean £ 185,333

Semi-Detached

£ 135,000

3 sales · Mean £ 143,333

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

Crime around WS8 6BY is moderate at 66 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.

Violence and sexual offences112
Shoplifting30
Criminal damage and arson26
Vehicle crime26
Public order18

school Local Schools

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Millfield Primary School

Good227 pupils0.2 km
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Ogley Hay Nursery School

Outstanding88 pupils0.2 km
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St James Primary School

Good215 pupils0.5 km
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St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School

Good168 pupils0.7 km
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Shire Oak Academy

Requires Improvement1507 pupils1.1 km
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Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School

Good210 pupils1.1 km
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Brownhills Ormiston Academy

Good699 pupils1.2 km
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Walsall Wood School

Good241 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

15 nearby
  • B & M Bargains0.7 km
  • European Mini Market0.6 km
  • Farmfoods Ltd0.3 km
  • Friezland Local0.9 km
  • Lifestyle Express0.2 km
  • + 10 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • TURNPIKE BED & BREAKFAST0.9 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • Jiggers Whistle0.7 km
  • Smithys Forge0.6 km
  • Shoulder Of Mutton0.5 km
  • Sankey Working Mens Club0.7 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

14 nearby
  • Brownhills Desserts0.6 km
  • Central Cafe0.6 km
  • Crash Bang Wallop0.9 km
  • Morgans Coffee Shop0.5 km
  • Open House / Wings@Us0.3 km
  • + 9 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Aldi0.6 km
  • Tesco0.5 km
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Takeaway Shop

11 nearby
  • Gary's Fish Bar0.9 km
  • Madam Cheong Chinese Takeaway0.4 km
  • Maxine Bedworth0.6 km
  • Village Chippy0.6 km
  • Rosemary Cantonese Takeaway0.3 km
  • + 6 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Shenstone5.6 km
  • Bloxwich Station6.4 km
  • Landywood6.5 km