WS8 6BY is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Warren Place, 0.3km from Catshill in Brownhills. Administratively it sits within Brownhills ward and the Aldridge-Brownhills constituency.
For families considering a move, WS8 6BY represents a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. At 39 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 64% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 66 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £200k. 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 6BY are sourced from Output Area E00052092 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WARREN PLACE, WS8 6BY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WARREN PLACE, WS8 6BY.
347
39
£ 33,600 /yr
51%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WS8 6BY 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
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. WS8 6BY'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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WS8 6BY. 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
Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 189,000
6 sales · Mean £ 185,333
Semi-Detached
£ 135,000
3 sales · Mean £ 143,333
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around WS8 6BY is moderate at 66 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
Millfield Primary School
Ogley Hay Nursery School
St James Primary School
St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School
Shire Oak Academy
Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School
Brownhills Ormiston Academy
Walsall Wood School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
15 nearby- B & M Bargains0.7 km
- European Mini Market0.6 km
- Farmfoods Ltd0.3 km
- Friezland Local0.9 km
- Lifestyle Express0.2 km
- + 10 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- TURNPIKE BED & BREAKFAST0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Jiggers Whistle0.7 km
- Smithys Forge0.6 km
- Shoulder Of Mutton0.5 km
- Sankey Working Mens Club0.7 km
Restaurant, Cafe
14 nearby- Brownhills Desserts0.6 km
- Central Cafe0.6 km
- Crash Bang Wallop0.9 km
- Morgans Coffee Shop0.5 km
- Open House / Wings@Us0.3 km
- + 9 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Aldi0.6 km
- Tesco0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
11 nearby- Gary's Fish Bar0.9 km
- Madam Cheong Chinese Takeaway0.4 km
- Maxine Bedworth0.6 km
- Village Chippy0.6 km
- Rosemary Cantonese Takeaway0.3 km
- + 6 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Shenstone5.6 km
- Bloxwich Station6.4 km
- Landywood6.5 km
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Postcode Profile: WS86BY · Data under Open Government Licence