WS6 6BL is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Brook Lane, 0.2km from Great Wyrley in Great Wyrley and Cheslyn Hay. Administratively it sits within Great Wyrley Town ward and the South Staffordshire constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, WS6 6BL 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. By day, the area transitions to a non-metropolitan suburban areas character: white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. An average age of 40 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 62% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 25 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £179k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for WS6 6BL are sourced from Output Area E00151032 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BROOK LANE, WS6 6BL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BROOK LANE, WS6 6BL.
270
40
£ 38,300 /yr
39%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WS6 6BL 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
With 62% social renting, WS6 6BL is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. 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 6BL. The average age is 39.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 184,178
2 sales · Mean £ 184,178
Semi-Detached
£ 170,000
1 sales · Mean £ 170,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
WS6 6BL 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.
school Local Schools
Moat Hall Primary Academy
Great Wyrley Academy
St Thomas More Catholic Primary School
Glenthorne Community Primary School
Landywood Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
10 nearby- Costcutter0.6 km
- Nilaani Food And Wine0.9 km
- Nisa Davies Supersave0.9 km
- Tesco Express0.5 km
- Bargain Booze Select Convenience0.5 km
- + 5 more
Pub, NightClub
10 nearby- Wheatsheaf0.9 km
- The Royal Oak0.4 km
- The Swan Inn0.3 km
- Andy's Ale House0.5 km
- Great Wyrley Working Mens Club0.5 km
- + 5 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Co-operative Food0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- Bite Sandwich Bar0.3 km
- Pizza Unica0.6 km
- Quinton Cafe0.6 km
- Rio's Pizza0.6 km
- Hong Kong Takeaway0.5 km
- + 3 more
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- Baked @ No 30.5 km
- Quinton Balti0.6 km
- The Miraj0.5 km
- Wardles Bakery (Kwik Bites)0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Landywood0.7 km
- Cannock2.8 km
- Bloxwich North4.1 km
Bus Stops
- Cotswold Avenue0.1 km
- Park Lane0.2 km
- Park Lane0.2 km
- Cotswold Avenue0.2 km
- Lambourne Close0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: WS66BL · Data under Open Government Licence