WS8 6AT is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on New Road, 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. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 39) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 64% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 72 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £251k, down 36.2% 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 6AT are sourced from Output Area E00052092 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NEW ROAD, WS8 6AT House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NEW ROAD, WS8 6AT.
347
39
£ 33,600 /yr
51%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WS8 6AT 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.
Area Character
WS8 6AT is an established family neighbourhood — 64% owner-occupation and an average age of 39 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters. Property prices are trending down 36.2% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WS8 6AT. 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
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 272,000
7 sales · Mean £ 272,714
Semi-Detached
£ 175,000
3 sales · Mean £ 184,000
Terraced
£ 208,000
3 sales · Mean £ 214,333
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around WS8 6AT is moderate at 72 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Ogley Hay Nursery School
Millfield Primary School
St James Primary School
St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School
Brownhills Ormiston Academy
Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School
Shire Oak Academy
Watling Street Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
14 nearby- Post Office0.3 km
- Card Factory0.4 km
- Costcutter0.3 km
- Greggs0.4 km
- H &R Events0.4 km
- + 9 more
Restaurant, Cafe
12 nearby- Silver Court Cafe0.2 km
- Traceys0.1 km
- Cardomon Spice Restaurant Ltd0.5 km
- Costa Coffee0.3 km
- Just Coffee / The Bar0.8 km
- + 7 more
Takeaway Shop
10 nearby- Rosemary Cantonese Takeaway0.2 km
- Subway0.2 km
- Fryday Chippy and Pizza0.1 km
- Ginos dial a pizza0.4 km
- Just Munch0.2 km
- + 5 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Sankey Working Mens Club0.6 km
- Shoulder Of Mutton0.4 km
- Jiggers Whistle0.5 km
- Smithys Forge0.5 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- TURNPIKE BED & BREAKFAST0.7 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Aldi0.5 km
- Tesco0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Shenstone5.7 km
- Landywood6.4 km
- Bloxwich Station6.4 km
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Postcode Profile: WS86AT · Data under Open Government Licence