WS8 6LA is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.7km from New Town in Brownhills. Administratively it sits within Brownhills ward and the Aldridge-Brownhills constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, WS8 6LA is these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. The daytime character shifts — manufacturing, energy and utilities. The 39 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 36% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 56 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban 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 6LA are sourced from Output Area E00052080 (shared with 17 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WS8 6LA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WS8 6LA.
259
39
£ 33,600 /yr
45%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WS8 6LA 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.
Area Character
WS8 6LA has a significant social housing presence — 36% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 39-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WS8 6LA. 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
Economic Activity
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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around WS8 6LA is moderate at 56 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
St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School
Brownhills Ormiston Academy
St James Primary School
Ogley Hay Nursery School
Millfield Primary School
Watling Street Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
6 nearby- Costcutter0.6 km
- H &R Events0.8 km
- Costcutter0.4 km
- Post Office1.0 km
- Poundworld Plus1.0 km
- + 1 more
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Sankey Working Mens Club0.3 km
- Shoulder Of Mutton1.0 km
- Smithys Forge0.8 km
Restaurant, Cafe
8 nearby- Grasmere Garden Centre0.7 km
- Costa Coffee1.0 km
- Central Cafe1.0 km
- HoofBeats Bar & Kitchen0.4 km
- Morgans Coffee Shop1.0 km
- + 3 more
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- Mario's Other Plaice1.0 km
- Fryday Chippy and Pizza1.0 km
- Just Munch1.0 km
- Rosemary Cantonese Takeaway1.0 km
- Subway1.0 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Shenstone5.4 km
- Landywood6.8 km
- Lichfield City7.2 km
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Postcode Profile: WS86LA · Data under Open Government Licence