Postcode Analysis Walsall, West Midlands

CHESTER ROAD, WS8 6DP House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHESTER ROAD, WS8 6DP.

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Population

275

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Avg Age

41

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Avg Income

£ 38,400 /yr

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Employed

50%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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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.

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7/10
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9/10
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7/10
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9/10
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3/10
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5/10
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1/10
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7/10
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3/10
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Area Character

WS8 6DP is a mixed residential postcode — average age 41, 80% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 80.0% year-on-year.

home £222,818 median price shield Safety 7/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

WS8 6DP is a safe, established residential area on Chester Road, 0.3km from Brownhills in Brownhills. Administratively it sits within Aldridge North and Walsall Wood ward and the Aldridge-Brownhills constituency.

For families considering a move, WS8 6DP represents a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. A balanced community with an average age of 41 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 80% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 28 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £222k, up 80.0% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for WS8 6DP are sourced from Output Area E00051840 (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 6DP. The average age is 41.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British83.3%
Asian / British Asian11.6%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed5.1%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 0%
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Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 332,500

6 sales · Mean £ 337,666

Semi-Detached

£ 180,000

12 sales · Mean £ 182,995

Terraced

£ 235,000

3 sales · Mean £ 198,333

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

WS8 6DP has low crime rates — 28 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences31
Criminal damage and arson14
Vehicle crime12
Anti-social behaviour6
Other crime4

school Local Schools

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Millfield Primary School

Good227 pupils0.5 km
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Shire Oak Academy

Requires Improvement1507 pupils0.5 km
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Ogley Hay Nursery School

Outstanding88 pupils0.9 km
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Walsall Wood School

Good241 pupils0.9 km
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St James Primary School

Good215 pupils1.2 km
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St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School

Good168 pupils1.4 km
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Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School

Good210 pupils1.4 km
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Oakwood School

Outstanding132 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

4 nearby
  • Farmfoods Ltd1.0 km
  • Friezland Local0.5 km
  • Lifestyle Express0.8 km
  • Costcutter0.9 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

8 nearby
  • Crash Bang Wallop0.7 km
  • Open House / Wings@Us0.9 km
  • Tea Pot Cafe0.8 km
  • Silver Court Cafe0.8 km
  • Traceys0.8 km
  • + 3 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

5 nearby
  • Gary's Fish Bar0.7 km
  • Madam Cheong Chinese Takeaway1.0 km
  • Maxine Bedworth0.5 km
  • Jade Garden0.6 km
  • Fryday Chippy and Pizza0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Shenstone5.2 km
  • Blake Street6.4 km
  • Bloxwich Station6.6 km