WS8 7JB is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 1.1km from Catshill in Brownhills. Administratively it sits within Brownhills ward and the Aldridge-Brownhills constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a non-metropolitan suburban areas zone — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. Residents average 47 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 91% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 74 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. 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 7JB are sourced from Output Area E00052084 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WS8 7JB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WS8 7JB.
222
47
£ 33,600 /yr
41%
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. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
WS8 7JB is a mixed residential postcode — average age 47, 91% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WS8 7JB. The average age is 46.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around WS8 7JB is moderate at 74 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
Watling Street Primary School
Millfield Primary School
Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School
Brownhills West Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
14 nearby- Costcutter0.6 km
- B & M Bargains0.2 km
- European Mini Market0.3 km
- Farmfoods Ltd0.5 km
- Lifestyle Express0.7 km
- + 9 more
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Hungry Horse (Hussey Arms)0.4 km
- Shoulder Of Mutton0.3 km
- Jiggers Whistle0.2 km
- Prince Of Wales0.7 km
- Smithys Forge0.2 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
10 nearby- Mrs MAC Sweet Surprise0.5 km
- Brownhills Desserts0.3 km
- Central Cafe0.2 km
- Morgans Coffee Shop0.4 km
- Open House / Wings@Us0.6 km
- + 5 more
Takeaway Shop
10 nearby- Fryday Chippy and Pizza0.6 km
- Ginos dial a pizza0.4 km
- Just Munch0.5 km
- Nanzza Ltd0.2 km
- No. 1 Pizza0.2 km
- + 5 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- TURNPIKE BED & BREAKFAST0.3 km
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Aldi0.3 km
- Co-Op1.0 km
- Tesco0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Landywood5.9 km
- Shenstone6.2 km
- Bloxwich Station6.3 km
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Postcode Profile: WS87JB · Data under Open Government Licence