Postcode Analysis Walsall, West Midlands

PATERSON PLACE, WS8 6DR House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PATERSON PLACE, WS8 6DR.

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Population

260

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Avg Age

51

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Avg Income

£ 38,400 /yr

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Employed

50%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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10/10
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6/10
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7/10
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9/10
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4/10
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5/10
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1/10
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9/10
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9/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates WS8 6DR — age 51, 86% ownership, 9% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 16.7% year-on-year.

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

WS8 6DR is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Paterson Place, 0.4km from Oak, Shire in Walsall. Administratively it sits within Aldridge North and Walsall Wood ward and the Aldridge-Brownhills constituency.

For families considering a move, WS8 6DR represents a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. By day, the area transitions to a non-metropolitan suburban areas character: white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. At 51 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 86% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 37 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £157k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 16.7% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for WS8 6DR are sourced from Output Area E00051839 (shared with 7 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 6DR. The average age is 51.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British94.6%
Asian / British Asian2.7%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.7%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 37%
Unemployed: 0%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 158,000

9 sales · Mean £ 151,994

Detached

£ 141,000

2 sales · Mean £ 141,000

Semi-Detached

£ 112,000

1 sales · Mean £ 112,000

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

WS8 6DR has low crime rates — 37 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 offences44
Criminal damage and arson9
Vehicle crime8
Anti-social behaviour5
Other theft5

school Local Schools

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Shire Oak Academy

Requires Improvement1507 pupils0.4 km
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Millfield Primary School

Good227 pupils0.7 km
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Walsall Wood School

Good241 pupils0.9 km
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Ogley Hay Nursery School

Outstanding88 pupils1.1 km
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Oakwood School

Outstanding132 pupils1.3 km
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Castlefort Junior Mixed and Infant School

Good234 pupils1.4 km
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St John's Church of England Primary School

Outstanding356 pupils1.4 km
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St James Primary School

Good215 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • Gary's Liquor Store0.8 km
  • Just Coffee / The Bar0.7 km
  • Crash Bang Wallop0.8 km
  • Tea Pot Cafe0.9 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • Jade Garden0.3 km
  • Gary's Fish Bar0.8 km
  • Maxine Bedworth0.7 km
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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • Friezland Local0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Shenstone5.0 km
  • Blake Street6.2 km
  • Bloxwich Station6.7 km