Postcode Analysis Walsall, West Midlands

CHAPEL STREET, WS8 7NS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHAPEL STREET, WS8 7NS.

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Population

293

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Avg Age

39

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Avg Income

£ 40,500 /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 7NS falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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7/10
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7/10
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6/10
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4/10
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5/10
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3/10
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1/10
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5/10
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9/10
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Area Character

WS8 7NS is an established family neighbourhood — 58% owner-occupation and an average age of 39 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.

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

WS8 7NS is a safe, established residential area on Chapel Street, 0.9km from Brownhills West in Brownhills. Administratively it sits within Brownhills ward and the Aldridge-Brownhills constituency.

For families considering a move, WS8 7NS represents 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. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. A balanced community with an average age of 39 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 58% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 25 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £147k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.

Census 2021 statistics for WS8 7NS are sourced from Output Area E00052053 (shared with 12 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 7NS. The average age is 38.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British89.8%
Asian / British Asian3.1%
Black / African / Caribbean2.0%
Other / Mixed5.1%

Economic Activity

43%Active
FT: 27%
Unemployed: 1%
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Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 175,000

7 sales · Mean £ 171,000

Flat

£ 65,000

1 sales · Mean £ 65,000

Detached

£ 210,000

1 sales · Mean £ 210,000

Terraced

£ 150,000

3 sales · Mean £ 154,333

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

WS8 7NS has low crime rates — 25 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences44
Anti-social behaviour9
Criminal damage and arson4
Drugs2
Other theft2

school Local Schools

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Watling Street Primary School

Good232 pupils0.2 km
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Brownhills Ormiston Academy

Good699 pupils0.4 km
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St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School

Good168 pupils0.8 km
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St James Primary School

Good215 pupils1.0 km
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Brownhills West Primary School

Good1.2 km
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Erasmus Darwin Academy

Good1136 pupils1.3 km
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Ogley Hay Nursery School

Outstanding88 pupils1.3 km
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Chasetown Community School

Good82 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • B & M Bargains1.0 km
  • H &R Events1.0 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • TURNPIKE BED & BREAKFAST1.0 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • Jiggers Whistle1.0 km
  • Prince Of Wales0.1 km
  • Smithys Forge0.9 km
  • Hungry Horse (Hussey Arms)0.6 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • Chartwells Catering @ South Shore Cafe0.7 km
  • HoofBeats Bar & Kitchen1.0 km
  • Thai Lanna Restaurant0.9 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • The Shed0.7 km
  • Nanzza Ltd1.0 km
  • Mario's Other Plaice0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Landywood5.8 km
  • Shenstone6.5 km
  • Bloxwich North6.6 km