Postcode Analysis South Staffordshire, West Midlands

PADDOCK LANE, WS6 6BW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PADDOCK LANE, WS6 6BW.

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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 6BW 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 6BW 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 6BW is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Paddock Lane, 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 6BW 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 31 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £155k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.

Census 2021 statistics for WS6 6BW 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 6BW. 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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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 129,000

7 sales · Mean £ 135,142

Semi-Detached

£ 149,950

1 sales · Mean £ 149,950

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

WS6 6BW has low crime rates — 31 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 offences61
Vehicle crime13
Anti-social behaviour12
Other theft11
Public order10

school Local Schools

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Moat Hall Primary Academy

Requires Improvement0.2 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 pupils0.8 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

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

4 nearby
  • Baked @ No 30.6 km
  • Quinton Balti0.6 km
  • The Miraj0.6 km
  • Wardles Bakery (Kwik Bites)0.6 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

8 nearby
  • Hong Kong Takeaway0.6 km
  • Wardles Lane Fish Bar0.6 km
  • Wyrley Park Fish Bar0.8 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
  • Park Lane0.1 km
  • Park Lane0.1 km
  • Cotswold Avenue0.1 km
  • Lambourne Close0.2 km