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.
CHESTER ROAD, WS8 6DP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHESTER ROAD, WS8 6DP.
275
41
£ 38,400 /yr
50%
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
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
Millfield Primary School
Shire Oak Academy
Ogley Hay Nursery School
Walsall Wood School
St James Primary School
St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School
Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School
Oakwood School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
4 nearby- Farmfoods Ltd1.0 km
- Friezland Local0.5 km
- Lifestyle Express0.8 km
- Costcutter0.9 km
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
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
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Postcode Profile: WS86DP · Data under Open Government Licence