Postcode Analysis Walsall, West Midlands

CHESTER ROAD, WS8 6DS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHESTER ROAD, WS8 6DS.

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Population

336

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Avg Age

38

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Avg Income

£ 38,400 /yr

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Employed

43%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: WS8 6DS falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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5/10
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6/10
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6/10
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2/10
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6/10
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3/10
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1/10
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5/10
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3/10
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Area Character

Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. WS8 6DS's 59% ownership and 38-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.

home £167,833 median price shield Safety 5/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

WS8 6DS is a safe, established residential area on Chester Road, 0.5km from Oak, Shire in Brownhills. Administratively it sits within Aldridge North and Walsall Wood ward and the Aldridge-Brownhills constituency.

For families considering a move, WS8 6DS represents a striving suburban area — non-UK born households working to get ahead. Outside of residential hours, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. At 38 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 59% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 29 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £167k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 0.7% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for WS8 6DS are sourced from Output Area E00051812 (shared with 6 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 6DS. The average age is 37.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British88.7%
Asian / British Asian5.7%
Black / African / Caribbean2.4%
Other / Mixed3.3%

Economic Activity

43%Active
FT: 28%
Unemployed: 4%
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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

£ 159,950

7 sales · Mean £ 153,405

Semi-Detached

£ 146,500

4 sales · Mean £ 148,750

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

WS8 6DS has low crime rates — 29 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 offences45
Criminal damage and arson11
Vehicle crime8
Anti-social behaviour5
Other theft5

school Local Schools

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Shire Oak Academy

Requires Improvement1507 pupils0.3 km
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Walsall Wood School

Good241 pupils0.8 km
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Millfield Primary School

Good227 pupils0.8 km
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Oakwood School

Outstanding132 pupils1.1 km
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Castlefort Junior Mixed and Infant School

Good234 pupils1.2 km
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Ogley Hay Nursery School

Outstanding88 pupils1.3 km
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St John's Church of England Primary School

Outstanding356 pupils1.3 km
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St James Primary School

Good215 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

6 nearby
  • Gary's Liquor Store0.8 km
  • Just Coffee / The Bar0.8 km
  • Crash Bang Wallop0.8 km
  • Kelly's Kitchen0.9 km
  • Mizan Spice0.9 km
  • + 1 more
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Takeaway Shop

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

1 nearby
  • Friezland Local0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Shenstone4.9 km
  • Blake Street6.1 km
  • Bloxwich Station6.7 km