Postcode Analysis South Staffordshire, West Midlands

TELFORD AVENUE, WS6 6BS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for TELFORD AVENUE, WS6 6BS.

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Population

270

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 38,300 /yr

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Employed

39%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: WS6 6BS 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.

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6/10
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3/10
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6/10
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2/10
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6/10
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2/10
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10/10
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2/10
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6/10
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Area Character

With 62% social renting, WS6 6BS 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.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

WS6 6BS is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Telford Avenue, 0.3km 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 6BS 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. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 40 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 62% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 29 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £150k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.

Census 2021 statistics for WS6 6BS are sourced from Output Area E00151032 (shared with 5 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 6BS. 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

White / British98.5%
Asian / British Asian0.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.1%

Economic Activity

39%Active
FT: 25%
Unemployed: 3%
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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

£ 140,000

3 sales · Mean £ 130,666

Semi-Detached

£ 186,000

1 sales · Mean £ 186,000

Detached

£ 213,000

1 sales · Mean £ 213,000

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

WS6 6BS has low crime rates — 29 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 offences60
Vehicle crime13
Anti-social behaviour12
Other theft11
Public order10

school Local Schools

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Moat Hall Primary Academy

Requires Improvement0.1 km
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Great Wyrley Academy

Good497 pupils0.5 km
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St Thomas More Catholic Primary School

Good202 pupils0.6 km
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Glenthorne Community Primary School

Good326 pupils0.7 km
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Landywood Primary School

Good366 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

10 nearby
  • Landywood Stores Ltd0.8 km
  • Spar0.6 km
  • Nilaani Food And Wine0.8 km
  • Nisa Davies Supersave0.8 km
  • Tesco Express0.5 km
  • + 5 more
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Pub, NightClub

10 nearby
  • Andy's Ale House0.5 km
  • Great Wyrley Working Mens Club0.6 km
  • Olde Wyrley Hall0.4 km
  • The Star Inn Public House0.3 km
  • Wolverhampton Sporting Community F.C0.7 km
  • + 5 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

6 nearby
  • Baked @ No 30.5 km
  • Quinton Balti0.6 km
  • The Miraj0.6 km
  • Wardles Bakery (Kwik Bites)0.6 km
  • CLOSED-The White Horse0.9 km
  • + 1 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

8 nearby
  • Hong Kong Takeaway0.5 km
  • Wardles Lane Fish Bar0.5 km
  • Wyrley Park Fish Bar0.9 km
  • Golden Wok0.8 km
  • Bite Sandwich Bar0.3 km
  • + 3 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Co-operative Food0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Landywood0.7 km
  • Cannock2.7 km
  • Bloxwich North4.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Cotswold Avenue0.1 km
  • Cotswold Avenue0.1 km
  • Park Lane0.1 km
  • Park Lane0.1 km
  • Lambourne Close0.2 km