WS6 6BE is a safe, established residential area on Lichfield Close, 0.6km from Great Wyrley in Great Wyrley and Cheslyn Hay. Administratively it sits within Great Wyrley Landywood ward and the South Staffordshire constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, WS6 6BE is these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 47) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 55% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 23% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 31 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £411k.
Census 2021 statistics for WS6 6BE are sourced from Output Area E00151012 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LICHFIELD CLOSE, WS6 6BE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LICHFIELD CLOSE, WS6 6BE.
280
47
£ 38,300 /yr
36%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WS6 6BE falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
WS6 6BE has a significant social housing presence — 55% 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 WS6 6BE. The average age is 47.0. 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: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 411,250
2 sales · Mean £ 411,250
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
WS6 6BE has low crime rates — 31 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Moat Hall Primary Academy
Landywood Primary School
Glenthorne Community Primary School
Great Wyrley Academy
St Thomas More Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- The Swan Inn1.0 km
- The Malt At Landywood1.0 km
- Wheatsheaf0.3 km
- Andy's Ale House0.3 km
- Great Wyrley Working Mens Club0.3 km
- + 3 more
Retailers - Other
9 nearby- Costcutter0.2 km
- Landywood Stores Ltd0.2 km
- Spar0.3 km
- Tiwana News And Off Licence0.7 km
- Tower View Deals0.6 km
- + 4 more
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- Bombai Kitchen0.6 km
- Hong Kong Takeaway0.3 km
- Wardles Lane Fish Bar0.3 km
- Wyrley Park Fish Bar0.2 km
- Bite Sandwich Bar1.0 km
- + 3 more
Restaurant, Cafe
5 nearby- Baked @ No 30.3 km
- Pipers Cafe0.6 km
- Quinton Balti0.2 km
- The Miraj0.2 km
- Wardles Bakery (Kwik Bites)0.3 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Co-operative Food0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Landywood0.4 km
- Bloxwich North3.4 km
- Cannock3.5 km
Bus Stops
- Oak Avenue0.2 km
- Wardle's Lane0.2 km
- Wardle's Lane0.2 km
- Oak Avenue0.2 km
- Shaws Lane0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: WS66BE · Data under Open Government Licence