Postcode Analysis South Staffordshire, West Midlands

GARDEN WALK, WS6 6BG House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GARDEN WALK, WS6 6BG.

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Population

321

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Avg Age

46

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Avg Income

£ 40,700 /yr

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Employed

49%

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.

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

WS6 6BG is a mixed residential postcode — average age 46, 78% 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. Property prices are trending down 3.8% year-on-year.

home £251,000 median price shield Safety 7/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

WS6 6BG is a safe, established residential area on Garden Walk, 0.5km from Churchbridge in Great Wyrley and Cheslyn Hay. Administratively it sits within Great Wyrley Town ward and the South Staffordshire constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a non-metropolitan suburban areas zone — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. Residents average 46 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 78% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 25 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £251k, down 3.8% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for WS6 6BG are sourced from Output Area E00151044 (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 6BG. The average age is 46.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British94.1%
Asian / British Asian5.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed0.6%

Economic Activity

49%Active
FT: 33%
Unemployed: 2%
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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.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 235,000

6 sales · Mean £ 247,416

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

WS6 6BG has low crime rates — 25 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences26
Vehicle crime11
Criminal damage and arson7
Public order6
Anti-social behaviour4

school Local Schools

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St Thomas More Catholic Primary School

Good202 pupils0.1 km
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Great Wyrley Academy

Good497 pupils0.4 km
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Moat Hall Primary Academy

Requires Improvement0.8 km
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Glenthorne Community Primary School

Good326 pupils1.2 km
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Bridgtown Primary School

Good294 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.9 km
  • M & S Simply Food0.8 km
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Retailers - Other

6 nearby
  • H P Westwood Family Butchers0.8 km
  • Argos (inside Sainsburys)0.7 km
  • Greggs1.0 km
  • T K Maxx0.8 km
  • Nilaani Food And Wine0.9 km
  • + 1 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • Costa Coffee1.0 km
  • KFC0.8 km
  • Burger King0.8 km
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Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Bite Sandwich Bar0.4 km
  • Golden Wok0.9 km
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Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • Olde Wyrley Hall0.7 km
  • The Star Inn Public House0.5 km
  • The Orbital1.0 km
  • The Royal Oak0.3 km
  • The Swan Inn0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Landywood1.4 km
  • Cannock2.1 km
  • Hednesford4.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Station Road0.3 km
  • Station Road0.3 km
  • Norton Lane0.4 km
  • Norton Lane0.4 km
  • Darges Lane0.4 km