WS9 9AQ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.5km from Vigo in Brownhills. Administratively it sits within Aldridge North and Walsall Wood ward and the Aldridge-Brownhills constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. The daytime character shifts — non-white workforce in manufacturing and transport. The 43 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 57% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 105 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below.
Census 2021 statistics for WS9 9AQ are sourced from Output Area E00051830 (shared with 16 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WS9 9AQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WS9 9AQ.
309
43
£ 38,400 /yr
53%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WS9 9AQ represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
Families dominate this postcode. With 57% owner-occupation and average age 43, WS9 9AQ has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WS9 9AQ. The average age is 42.7. 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 mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around WS9 9AQ is above average at 105 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
St John's Church of England Primary School
Ormiston Shelfield Community Academy
Oakwood School
Castlefort Junior Mixed and Infant School
Walsall Wood School
St Francis Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
7 nearby- Queen Bees0.1 km
- KFC0.9 km
- Foodelicious Cafe0.4 km
- Kitchen @ The Drunken Duck0.4 km
- Oak Park Active Living Centre0.8 km
- + 2 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Barons Court Hotel0.1 km
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Q Bar0.2 km
- The Drunken Duck0.4 km
- The Royal Exchange0.9 km
- Black Cock Inn0.8 km
- Brickmakers Arms0.9 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Woodhouse Chinese Takeaway0.9 km
- Diamond Hill0.4 km
- Dodo Pizza - Walsall Wood0.9 km
- Pizza Pan0.5 km
- Popadoms0.4 km
- + 1 more
Retailers - Other
3 nearby- Cheers News & Booze0.4 km
- Co-Op Pharmacy0.9 km
- B & M Retail Ltd0.7 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- The Midcounties Co-Operative0.9 km
- Select N Save0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bloxwich Station5.1 km
- Walsall5.5 km
- Bloxwich North5.6 km
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Postcode Profile: WS99AQ · Data under Open Government Licence