Postcode Analysis South Staffordshire, West Midlands

WS6 6AR House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WS6 6AR.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

320

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Avg Age

43

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Avg Income

£ 38,300 /yr

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Employed

51%

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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8/10
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10/10
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4/10
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8/10
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1/10
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5/10
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6/10
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9/10
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8/10
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Area Character

WS6 6AR is a mixed residential postcode — average age 43, 92% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. 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

WS6 6AR is a safe, established residential area located 0.4km from Landywood in South Staffordshire. Administratively it sits within Great Wyrley Landywood ward and the South Staffordshire constituency.

For families considering a move, WS6 6AR represents a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. During the day, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. A balanced community with an average age of 43 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 92% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 18 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for WS6 6AR are sourced from Output Area E00151022 (shared with 8 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 WS6 6AR. 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

White / British95.3%
Asian / British Asian2.8%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.9%

Economic Activity

51%Active
FT: 33%
Unemployed: 1%
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Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.

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

WS6 6AR has low crime rates — 18 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences7
Criminal damage and arson4
Anti-social behaviour2
Possession of weapons2
Public order1

school Local Schools

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Landywood Primary School

Good366 pupils0.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • The Malt At Landywood1.0 km
  • The New Masons Bar And Grill0.8 km
  • The Ivy House0.6 km
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Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Bombai Kitchen0.7 km
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Retailers - Other

3 nearby
  • Oaken Hayes Farm0.3 km
  • Tiwana News And Off Licence0.5 km
  • Tower View Deals0.7 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Pipers Cafe0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Landywood1.5 km
  • Bloxwich North2.1 km
  • Bloxwich Station2.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Long Lane0.2 km
  • Long Lane0.3 km
  • Holly Lane0.4 km