WS8 7RL is a sought-after residential area on Periwinkle Close, 0.4km from Clayhanger in Clayhanger. Administratively it sits within Brownhills ward and the Aldridge-Brownhills constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. The daytime character shifts — manufacturing, transport, and it with higher status mix. The 39 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 96% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 26 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £268k.
Census 2021 statistics for WS8 7RL are sourced from Output Area E00052062 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PERIWINKLE CLOSE, WS8 7RL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PERIWINKLE CLOSE, WS8 7RL.
356
39
£ 40,500 /yr
59%
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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates WS8 7RL — age 39, 96% ownership, 4% 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 7RL. The average age is 38.7. 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 settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 268,000
2 sales · Mean £ 268,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
WS8 7RL has low crime rates — 26 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.
school Local Schools
Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School
Ogley Hay Nursery School
St James Primary School
St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School
Millfield Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- New Jade Garden0.2 km
- Clayhanger Fish & Chips0.1 km
- Dixy Chicken0.5 km
Retailers - Other
1 nearby- Howdles Butchers0.5 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- TURNPIKE BED & BREAKFAST0.9 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Co-Op0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bloxwich Station5.1 km
- Bloxwich North5.3 km
- Landywood5.4 km
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Postcode Profile: WS87RL · Data under Open Government Licence