Postcode Analysis South Staffordshire, West Midlands

LONG LANE, WS6 6AT House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LONG LANE, WS6 6AT.

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

542

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Avg Age

58

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Avg Income

£ 40,300 /yr

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Employed

36%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: WS6 6AT falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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8/10
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7/10
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2/10
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6/10
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6/10
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3/10
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5/10
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9/10
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4/10
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Area Character

Mature homeowners dominate this postcode. With 90% owner-occupation and an average age of 58, WS6 6AT is established retirement territory. Low crime reinforces the quiet, established character of this neighbourhood. Property prices are trending down 45.9% year-on-year.

home £239,569 median price shield Safety 8/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

WS6 6AT is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Long Lane, 0.6km from Newtown in South Staffordshire. Administratively it sits within Essington ward and the South Staffordshire constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a quiet, spacious area popular with retirees — large homes, very low turnover. The daytime character shifts — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. Average age 58 — this is a predominantly retired and pre-retirement community, with very low mobility and high owner-occupation. 90% 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. Property: Average house prices are around £239k, down 45.9% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for WS6 6AT are sourced from Output Area E00150985 (shared with 9 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 6AT. The average age is 58.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.8%
Asian / British Asian2.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.6%
Other / Mixed1.7%

Economic Activity

36%Active
FT: 26%
Unemployed: 0%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

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home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 232,500

13 sales · Mean £ 232,076

Detached

£ 252,500

6 sales · Mean £ 273,566

Terraced

£ 131,500

2 sales · Mean £ 131,500

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

WS6 6AT 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 pupils0.8 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

3 nearby
  • Oaken Hayes Farm0.7 km
  • Tiwana News And Off Licence0.9 km
  • Tower View Deals1.0 km
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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • The New Masons Bar And Grill0.7 km
  • The Ivy House0.5 km
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Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Bombai Kitchen1.0 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Pipers Cafe1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Landywood1.7 km
  • Bloxwich North1.8 km
  • Bloxwich Station2.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Long Lane0.3 km
  • Long Lane0.3 km
  • No. 290.5 km
  • No. 290.5 km