Postcode Analysis South Staffordshire, West Midlands

STAFFORD ROAD, WS6 6AX House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for STAFFORD ROAD, WS6 6AX.

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 6AX 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 6AX is established retirement territory. Low crime reinforces the quiet, established character of this neighbourhood.

home £242,000 median price shield Safety 8/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

WS6 6AX is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Stafford Road, 0.2km from Newtown in South Staffordshire. Administratively it sits within Essington ward and the South Staffordshire constituency.

For families considering a move, WS6 6AX represents a quiet, spacious area popular with retirees — large homes, very low turnover. By day, the area transitions to a town fringe countryside character: mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. A well-settled, later-life community (average age 58) — very low tenant turnover, high ownership, and a quiet residential character. 90% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 36 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £242k.

Census 2021 statistics for WS6 6AX 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 6AX. 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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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

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home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 267,500

2 sales · Mean £ 267,500

Semi-Detached

£ 210,000

4 sales · Mean £ 237,956

Detached

£ 490,000

1 sales · Mean £ 490,000

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

WS6 6AX has low crime rates — 36 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 offences8
Criminal damage and arson4
Anti-social behaviour2
Possession of weapons2
Burglary1

school Local Schools

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Landywood Primary School

Good366 pupils1.1 km
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Lower Farm Primary School

Good476 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • Oaken Hayes Farm0.8 km
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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • The New Masons Bar And Grill0.3 km
  • The Ivy House0.1 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bloxwich North1.6 km
  • Landywood2.0 km
  • Bloxwich Station2.4 km

Bus Stops

  • No. 290.1 km
  • No. 290.1 km
  • Long Lane0.3 km
  • New Masons Arms PH0.3 km
  • Long Lane0.4 km