Postcode Analysis Walsall, West Midlands

OGLEY CRESCENT, WS8 6AS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OGLEY CRESCENT, WS8 6AS.

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Population

347

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Avg Age

39

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Avg Income

£ 33,600 /yr

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Employed

51%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: WS8 6AS falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. 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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2/10
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8/10
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6/10
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8/10
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5/10
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2/10
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1/10
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5/10
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7/10
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Area Character

Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. WS8 6AS's 64% ownership and 39-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters. Property prices are trending down 5.0% year-on-year.

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

WS8 6AS is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Ogley Crescent, 0.4km from Catshill in Brownhills. Administratively it sits within Brownhills ward and the Aldridge-Brownhills constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. A balanced community with an average age of 39 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 64% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 59 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £180k, down 5.0% year-on-year. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.

Census 2021 statistics for WS8 6AS are sourced from Output Area E00052092 (shared with 4 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 WS8 6AS. The average age is 38.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British93.0%
Asian / British Asian3.8%
Black / African / Caribbean1.2%
Other / Mixed2.0%

Economic Activity

51%Active
FT: 38%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 182,000

3 sales · Mean £ 170,500

Semi-Detached

£ 163,750

14 sales · Mean £ 153,535

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

Crime around WS8 6AS is moderate at 59 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences118
Criminal damage and arson31
Vehicle crime19
Shoplifting17
Public order16

school Local Schools

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Ogley Hay Nursery School

Outstanding88 pupils0.2 km
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Millfield Primary School

Good227 pupils0.3 km
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St James Primary School

Good215 pupils0.5 km
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St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School

Good168 pupils0.6 km
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Brownhills Ormiston Academy

Good699 pupils1.0 km
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Shire Oak Academy

Requires Improvement1507 pupils1.3 km
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Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School

Good210 pupils1.3 km
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Watling Street Primary School

Good232 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

14 nearby
  • Post Office0.5 km
  • Card Factory0.6 km
  • Costcutter0.2 km
  • Greggs0.5 km
  • H &R Events0.5 km
  • + 9 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

12 nearby
  • Silver Court Cafe0.3 km
  • Traceys0.3 km
  • Cardomon Spice Restaurant Ltd0.6 km
  • Costa Coffee0.5 km
  • Just Coffee / The Bar0.9 km
  • + 7 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

10 nearby
  • Rosemary Cantonese Takeaway0.4 km
  • Subway0.4 km
  • Fryday Chippy and Pizza0.3 km
  • Ginos dial a pizza0.5 km
  • Just Munch0.4 km
  • + 5 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • Sankey Working Mens Club0.5 km
  • Shoulder Of Mutton0.5 km
  • Jiggers Whistle0.7 km
  • Smithys Forge0.6 km
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • TURNPIKE BED & BREAKFAST0.9 km
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Aldi0.6 km
  • Tesco0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Shenstone5.5 km
  • Landywood6.5 km
  • Bloxwich Station6.6 km