Postcode Analysis Walsall, West Midlands

ADAMS ROAD, WS8 7AN House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ADAMS ROAD, WS8 7AN.

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Population

253

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Avg Age

47

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Avg Income

£ 38,400 /yr

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Employed

41%

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.

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5/10
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8/10
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7/10
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4/10
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4/10
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4/10
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1/10
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10/10
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6/10
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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.

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

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.

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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

White / British93.7%
Asian / British Asian2.4%
Black / African / Caribbean1.6%
Other / Mixed2.4%

Economic Activity

41%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 2%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences59
Criminal damage and arson13
Vehicle crime11
Other theft7
Anti-social behaviour5

school Local Schools

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Shire Oak Academy

Requires Improvement1507 pupils0.2 km
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Walsall Wood School

Good241 pupils0.6 km
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Millfield Primary School

Good227 pupils0.8 km
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Oakwood School

Outstanding132 pupils1.1 km
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St John's Church of England Primary School

Outstanding356 pupils1.2 km
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Castlefort Junior Mixed and Infant School

Good234 pupils1.2 km
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Ogley Hay Nursery School

Outstanding88 pupils1.2 km
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Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School

Good210 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • The Royal Exchange0.9 km
  • Brownhills & Walsall Wood Fellowship0.9 km
restaurant

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
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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • Co-Op Pharmacy0.9 km
  • Friezland Local0.3 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • The Midcounties Co-Operative0.9 km
fastfood

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