WS8 7LJ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Tyne Close, 0.4km from Brownhills West in Brownhills. Administratively it sits within Brownhills ward and the Aldridge-Brownhills constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, WS8 7LJ is these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. 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. 39% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 52 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £172k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the 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 7LJ are sourced from Output Area E00052067 (shared with 3 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
TYNE CLOSE, WS8 7LJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for TYNE CLOSE, WS8 7LJ.
294
38
£ 40,500 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WS8 7LJ 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.
Area Character
Social renting makes up 39% of tenure in WS8 7LJ — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WS8 7LJ. The average age is 37.9. 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: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 147,000
4 sales · Mean £ 151,750
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around WS8 7LJ is moderate at 52 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.
school Local Schools
Brownhills West Primary School
Watling Street Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
4 nearby- Cannock Starbucks@ Cannock Service Station0.8 km
- Cannock Greggs@Cannock Service Station0.8 km
- Cannock Service Station0.8 km
- Morrisons Daily (McColls)0.3 km
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Sbarro @ Cannock Service Station0.8 km
- King Kebab Chippy & Pizza0.2 km
- Kitchen Fusion0.3 km
- The Shed0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Waterside Pub0.4 km
- The Crown0.4 km
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- Chartwells Catering @ South Shore Cafe0.9 km
- Thai Lanna Restaurant0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Landywood4.4 km
- Cannock5.4 km
- Bloxwich North5.7 km
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Postcode Profile: WS87LJ · Data under Open Government Licence