Postcode Analysis Walsall, West Midlands

VALLEY VIEW, WS8 6BS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for VALLEY VIEW, WS8 6BS.

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Population

292

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Avg Age

37

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Avg Income

£ 33,600 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: WS8 6BS 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. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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3/10
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7/10
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7/10
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1/10
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6/10
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2/10
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1/10
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4/10
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8/10
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Area Character

Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. WS8 6BS's 58% ownership and 37-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Low crime and a maturing demographic make this one of the more stable postcodes in the district.

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

WS8 6BS is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Valley View, 0.2km from Catshill in Brownhills. Administratively it sits within Brownhills ward and the Aldridge-Brownhills constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, WS8 6BS is a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. At 37 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 32% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 44 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £146k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. 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 6BS are sourced from Output Area E00052094 (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 WS8 6BS. The average age is 37.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.3%
Asian / British Asian3.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.7%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 28%
Unemployed: 5%
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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

£ 146,500

2 sales · Mean £ 146,500

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

WS8 6BS has low crime rates — 44 incidents 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 offences81
Criminal damage and arson23
Vehicle crime21
Public order15
Anti-social behaviour12

school Local Schools

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Millfield Primary School

Good227 pupils0.1 km
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Ogley Hay Nursery School

Outstanding88 pupils0.4 km
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St James Primary School

Good215 pupils0.7 km
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St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School

Good168 pupils0.8 km
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Shire Oak Academy

Requires Improvement1507 pupils1.1 km
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Brownhills Ormiston Academy

Good699 pupils1.3 km
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Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School

Good210 pupils1.3 km
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Walsall Wood School

Good241 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

15 nearby
  • B & M Bargains0.9 km
  • European Mini Market0.8 km
  • Farmfoods Ltd0.5 km
  • Friezland Local0.9 km
  • Lifestyle Express0.4 km
  • + 10 more
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Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • Jiggers Whistle0.9 km
  • Smithys Forge0.8 km
  • Shoulder Of Mutton0.7 km
  • Sankey Working Mens Club0.7 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

14 nearby
  • Brownhills Desserts0.7 km
  • Central Cafe0.8 km
  • Crash Bang Wallop1.0 km
  • Morgans Coffee Shop0.7 km
  • Open House / Wings@Us0.5 km
  • + 9 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Aldi0.8 km
  • Tesco0.7 km
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Takeaway Shop

11 nearby
  • Gary's Fish Bar1.0 km
  • Madam Cheong Chinese Takeaway0.4 km
  • Maxine Bedworth0.7 km
  • Village Chippy0.7 km
  • Rosemary Cantonese Takeaway0.5 km
  • + 6 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Shenstone5.4 km
  • Bloxwich Station6.6 km
  • Landywood6.7 km