WS9 9JJ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Fereday Road, 0.4km from Holly Bank in Brownhills. Administratively it sits within Aldridge North and Walsall Wood ward and the Aldridge-Brownhills constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, WS9 9JJ is a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. The 41 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 45% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 35 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £110k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for WS9 9JJ are sourced from Output Area E00051823 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
FEREDAY ROAD, WS9 9JJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FEREDAY ROAD, WS9 9JJ.
279
41
£ 42,400 /yr
40%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WS9 9JJ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
WS9 9JJ has a significant social housing presence — 45% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WS9 9JJ. The average age is 40.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 110,000
1 sales · Mean £ 110,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
WS9 9JJ has low crime rates — 35 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
Oakwood School
Castlefort Junior Mixed and Infant School
Walsall Wood School
St John's Church of England Primary School
Shire Oak Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- The Drunken Duck0.9 km
- The Royal Exchange0.6 km
- Brickmakers Arms0.4 km
- Brownhills & Walsall Wood Fellowship0.2 km
Restaurant, Cafe
10 nearby- Aldridge Wellbeing0.2 km
- KFC0.6 km
- Simla Balti0.9 km
- Foodelicious Cafe0.9 km
- Kelly's Kitchen0.3 km
- + 5 more
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Woodhouse Chinese Takeaway0.4 km
- Diamond Hill0.9 km
- Dodo Pizza - Walsall Wood0.6 km
- Pizza Pan0.8 km
- Popadoms0.9 km
- + 1 more
Retailers - Other
3 nearby- Cheers News & Booze0.9 km
- Co-Op Pharmacy0.6 km
- Friezland Local0.9 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- The Midcounties Co-Operative0.6 km
- Select N Save0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Shenstone5.2 km
- Blake Street5.7 km
- Bloxwich Station6.3 km
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Postcode Profile: WS99JJ · Data under Open Government Licence