WS8 6ED is a vibrant, youthful neighbourhood on High Street, 0.9km from Catshill in Brownhills. Administratively it sits within Brownhills ward and the Aldridge-Brownhills constituency.
This is a striving suburban area — non-UK born households working to get ahead. During the day, traditional high streets with some larger stores, mostly employees. The community skews young professional (average age 30) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 83 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for WS8 6ED are sourced from Output Area E00052089 (shared with 26 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HIGH STREET, WS8 6ED House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HIGH STREET, WS8 6ED.
319
30
£ 40,500 /yr
53%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WS8 6ED represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
WS8 6ED is a mixed residential postcode — average age 30, 34% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Young average age (30) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WS8 6ED. The average age is 29.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: Predominantly a younger renting crowd. The neighborhood has a low average age and high rental density compared to the national baseline.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around WS8 6ED is moderate at 83 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
St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School
Ogley Hay Nursery School
Brownhills Ormiston Academy
Millfield Primary School
Watling Street Primary School
Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
14 nearby- Costcutter0.6 km
- B & M Bargains0.1 km
- European Mini Market0.1 km
- Farmfoods Ltd0.3 km
- Lifestyle Express0.5 km
- + 9 more
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Hungry Horse (Hussey Arms)0.5 km
- Shoulder Of Mutton0.1 km
- Jiggers Whistle0.1 km
- Prince Of Wales1.0 km
- Smithys Forge0.2 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
10 nearby- Mrs MAC Sweet Surprise0.3 km
- Brownhills Desserts0.1 km
- Central Cafe0.0 km
- Morgans Coffee Shop0.2 km
- Open House / Wings@Us0.4 km
- + 5 more
Takeaway Shop
11 nearby- Fryday Chippy and Pizza0.4 km
- Ginos dial a pizza0.1 km
- Just Munch0.3 km
- Nanzza Ltd0.0 km
- No. 1 Pizza0.0 km
- + 6 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- TURNPIKE BED & BREAKFAST0.3 km
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Aldi0.0 km
- Co-Op0.9 km
- Tesco0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Landywood6.0 km
- Shenstone6.1 km
- Bloxwich Station6.2 km
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Postcode Profile: WS86ED · Data under Open Government Licence