Postcode Analysis Walsall, West Midlands

MOUNTAIN ASH ROAD, WS8 7QS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MOUNTAIN ASH ROAD, WS8 7QS.

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Population

304

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Avg Age

43

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Avg Income

£ 40,500 /yr

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Employed

58%

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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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4/10
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7/10
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7/10
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8/10
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1/10
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5/10
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1/10
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6/10
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4/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates WS8 7QS — age 43, 73% ownership, 10% 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 7QS is a sought-after residential area on Mountain Ash Road, 0.1km from Clayhanger in Clayhanger. Administratively it sits within Brownhills ward and the Aldridge-Brownhills constituency.

For families considering a move, WS8 7QS represents a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. By day, the area transitions to a business parks character: manufacturing, transport, and it with higher status mix. An average age of 43 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 73% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 24 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £270k.

Census 2021 statistics for WS8 7QS are sourced from Output Area E00052064 (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 7QS. The average age is 43.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.7%
Asian / British Asian0.7%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed1.3%

Economic Activity

58%Active
FT: 41%
Unemployed: 3%
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Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 355,000

3 sales · Mean £ 332,166

Terraced

£ 215,000

3 sales · Mean £ 215,000

Semi-Detached

£ 270,000

3 sales · Mean £ 250,833

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

WS8 7QS has low crime rates — 24 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences24
Shoplifting22
Anti-social behaviour5
Vehicle crime3
Robbery2

school Local Schools

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Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School

Good210 pupils0.2 km
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Walsall Wood School

Good241 pupils1.1 km
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Ogley Hay Nursery School

Outstanding88 pupils1.2 km
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Millfield Primary School

Good227 pupils1.3 km
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Shire Oak Academy

Requires Improvement1507 pupils1.3 km
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St James Primary School

Good215 pupils1.4 km
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St John's Church of England Primary School

Outstanding356 pupils1.4 km
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St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School

Good168 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Black Cock Inn0.8 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

5 nearby
  • Just Coffee / The Bar0.8 km
  • Gary's Liquor Store0.8 km
  • Crash Bang Wallop0.8 km
  • Oak Park Active Living Centre1.0 km
  • Tea Pot Cafe0.8 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

5 nearby
  • New Jade Garden0.4 km
  • Clayhanger Fish & Chips0.5 km
  • Dixy Chicken0.2 km
  • Gary's Fish Bar0.8 km
  • Maxine Bedworth0.8 km
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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • Howdles Butchers0.2 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Co-Op0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bloxwich Station5.3 km
  • Bloxwich North5.5 km
  • Landywood5.8 km