Postcode Analysis Walsall, West Midlands

PEAR TREE LANE, WS8 7NF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PEAR TREE LANE, WS8 7NF.

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Population

213

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Avg Age

48

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Avg Income

£ 40,500 /yr

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Employed

42%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: WS8 7NF 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.

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4/10
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4/10
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8/10
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2/10
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6/10
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2/10
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1/10
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4/10
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7/10
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Area Character

WS8 7NF is an established family neighbourhood — 52% owner-occupation and an average age of 48 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters. Property prices are trending down 13.5% year-on-year.

home £253,750 median price shield Safety 4/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

WS8 7NF is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Pear Tree Lane, 0.3km from Brownhills West in Brownhills. Administratively it sits within Brownhills ward and the Aldridge-Brownhills constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, WS8 7NF 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. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 48) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 30% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 25% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 58 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £253k, down 13.5% year-on-year. 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 7NF are sourced from Output Area E00052070 (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 7NF. The average age is 48.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.2%
Asian / British Asian0.5%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.3%

Economic Activity

42%Active
FT: 25%
Unemployed: 4%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 262,500

4 sales · Mean £ 261,250

Semi-Detached

£ 227,500

3 sales · Mean £ 185,833

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

Crime around WS8 7NF is moderate at 58 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences70
Anti-social behaviour22
Criminal damage and arson20
Shoplifting8
Public order4

school Local Schools

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Brownhills West Primary School

Good0.3 km
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Watling Street Primary School

Good232 pupils1.1 km
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Erasmus Darwin Academy

Good1136 pupils1.5 km
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Chasetown Community School

Good82 pupils1.6 km
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Brownhills Ormiston Academy

Good699 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

4 nearby
  • Cannock Starbucks@ Cannock Service Station1.0 km
  • Cannock Greggs@Cannock Service Station1.0 km
  • Cannock Service Station1.0 km
  • Morrisons Daily (McColls)0.3 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • Sbarro @ Cannock Service Station1.0 km
  • King Kebab Chippy & Pizza0.2 km
  • Kitchen Fusion0.3 km
  • The Shed0.7 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Waterside Pub0.3 km
  • The Crown0.4 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • Chartwells Catering @ South Shore Cafe0.7 km
  • Thai Lanna Restaurant0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Landywood4.6 km
  • Cannock5.5 km
  • Bloxwich North5.9 km