Postcode Analysis South Staffordshire, West Midlands

WALSALL ROAD, WS6 6DP House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WALSALL ROAD, WS6 6DP.

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Population

306

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Avg Age

48

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Avg Income

£ 38,300 /yr

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Employed

52%

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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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6/10
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8/10
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6/10
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8/10
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2/10
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5/10
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10/10
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9/10
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8/10
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Area Character

WS6 6DP is a mixed residential postcode — average age 48, 86% 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 23.7% year-on-year.

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

WS6 6DP is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Walsall Road, 0.4km from Great Wyrley in Great Wyrley and Cheslyn Hay. Administratively it sits within Great Wyrley Town ward and the South Staffordshire constituency.

For families considering a move, WS6 6DP represents a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 48) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 86% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 30 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £198k, down 23.7% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for WS6 6DP are sourced from Output Area E00151040 (shared with 11 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 6DP. The average age is 48.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.1%
Asian / British Asian2.9%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.9%

Economic Activity

52%Active
FT: 37%
Unemployed: 1%
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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 288,750

6 sales · Mean £ 287,591

Semi-Detached

£ 105,000

6 sales · Mean £ 130,833

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

WS6 6DP has low crime rates — 30 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.

Violence and sexual offences51
Anti-social behaviour17
Public order12
Vehicle crime8
Other theft6

school Local Schools

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Moat Hall Primary Academy

Requires Improvement0.7 km
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Landywood Primary School

Good366 pupils0.9 km
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Great Wyrley Academy

Good497 pupils1.2 km
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Glenthorne Community Primary School

Good326 pupils1.2 km
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St Thomas More Catholic Primary School

Good202 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

8 nearby
  • The Royal Oak1.0 km
  • The Swan Inn0.8 km
  • Andy's Ale House0.4 km
  • Great Wyrley Working Mens Club0.1 km
  • Harrisons Sport And Social Club Ltd0.5 km
  • + 3 more
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Retailers - Other

8 nearby
  • Landywood Stores Ltd0.4 km
  • Spar0.4 km
  • Tiwana News And Off Licence0.9 km
  • Tower View Deals0.8 km
  • Costcutter0.0 km
  • + 3 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

5 nearby
  • Baked @ No 30.4 km
  • Pipers Cafe0.8 km
  • Quinton Balti0.4 km
  • The Miraj0.3 km
  • Wardles Bakery (Kwik Bites)0.4 km
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Takeaway Shop

8 nearby
  • Hong Kong Takeaway0.4 km
  • Wardles Lane Fish Bar0.4 km
  • Wyrley Park Fish Bar0.1 km
  • Bombai Kitchen0.8 km
  • Bite Sandwich Bar0.9 km
  • + 3 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Co-operative Food0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Landywood0.6 km
  • Cannock3.4 km
  • Bloxwich North3.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Shaws Lane0.0 km
  • Shaws Lane0.1 km
  • Sports and Social Club0.2 km
  • Sports and Social Club0.2 km
  • The Wheatsheaf PH0.3 km