WS8 6DB is a mixed residential area on Bulrush Close, 0.9km from Clayhanger in Brownhills. Administratively it sits within Brownhills ward and the Aldridge-Brownhills constituency.
For serious buyers, WS8 6DB is a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. During the day, low density wholesale and retail in mostly white areas, often on urban fringe or close to transport nodes. A balanced community with an average age of 36 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 92% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 65 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £372k, up 10.4% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for WS8 6DB are sourced from Output Area E00168266 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BULRUSH CLOSE, WS8 6DB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BULRUSH CLOSE, WS8 6DB.
466
36
£ 40,500 /yr
56%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. WS8 6DB spans multiple life stages — average age 36, moderate ownership and renting. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood. Property prices are trending up 10.4% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WS8 6DB. The average age is 36.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 325,000
11 sales · Mean £ 315,222
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around WS8 6DB is moderate at 65 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
St James Primary School
Ogley Hay Nursery School
St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School
Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School
Millfield Primary School
Brownhills Ormiston Academy
Watling Street Primary School
Brownhills West Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
15 nearby- Costcutter1.0 km
- B & M Bargains0.3 km
- European Mini Market0.4 km
- Farmfoods Ltd0.5 km
- Lifestyle Express0.6 km
- + 10 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Hungry Horse (Hussey Arms)0.6 km
- Shoulder Of Mutton0.4 km
- Jiggers Whistle0.4 km
- Smithys Forge0.6 km
Restaurant, Cafe
10 nearby- Mrs MAC Sweet Surprise0.5 km
- Brownhills Desserts0.4 km
- Central Cafe0.4 km
- Morgans Coffee Shop0.4 km
- Open House / Wings@Us0.6 km
- + 5 more
Takeaway Shop
12 nearby- Fryday Chippy and Pizza0.6 km
- Ginos dial a pizza0.4 km
- Just Munch0.5 km
- Nanzza Ltd0.4 km
- No. 1 Pizza0.4 km
- + 7 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- TURNPIKE BED & BREAKFAST0.2 km
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Aldi0.4 km
- Co-Op0.5 km
- Tesco0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Landywood5.7 km
- Bloxwich Station5.8 km
- Bloxwich North5.9 km
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Postcode Profile: WS86DB · Data under Open Government Licence