WS8 7AN is a safe, established residential area on Adams Road, 0.4km from Oak, Shire in Brownhills. Administratively it sits within Aldridge North and Walsall Wood ward and the Aldridge-Brownhills constituency.
For families considering a move, WS8 7AN represents a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. By day, the area transitions to a non-metropolitan suburban areas character: white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. At 47 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 91% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 27 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £246k.
Census 2021 statistics for WS8 7AN are sourced from Output Area E00051809 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ADAMS ROAD, WS8 7AN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ADAMS ROAD, WS8 7AN.
253
47
£ 38,400 /yr
41%
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.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates WS8 7AN — age 47, 91% ownership, 8% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WS8 7AN. The average age is 47.4. 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 mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 228,500
6 sales · Mean £ 209,500
Detached
£ 285,000
1 sales · Mean £ 285,000
Terraced
£ 235,000
1 sales · Mean £ 235,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
WS8 7AN has low crime rates — 27 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
Shire Oak Academy
Walsall Wood School
Millfield Primary School
Oakwood School
St John's Church of England Primary School
Castlefort Junior Mixed and Infant School
Ogley Hay Nursery School
Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- The Royal Exchange0.9 km
- Brownhills & Walsall Wood Fellowship0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
8 nearby- Aldridge Wellbeing0.9 km
- KFC0.9 km
- Crash Bang Wallop0.6 km
- Kelly's Kitchen0.8 km
- Mizan Spice0.8 km
- + 3 more
Retailers - Other
2 nearby- Co-Op Pharmacy0.9 km
- Friezland Local0.3 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- The Midcounties Co-Operative0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Dodo Pizza - Walsall Wood0.9 km
- Gary's Fish Bar0.6 km
- Maxine Bedworth0.6 km
- Jade Garden0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Shenstone5.2 km
- Blake Street6.2 km
- Bloxwich Station6.5 km
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Postcode Profile: WS87AN · Data under Open Government Licence