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.
CHAPEL STREET, WS8 7NS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHAPEL STREET, WS8 7NS.
293
39
£ 40,500 /yr
43%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
Watling Street Primary School
Brownhills Ormiston Academy
St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School
St James Primary School
Brownhills West Primary School
Erasmus Darwin Academy
Ogley Hay Nursery School
Chasetown Community School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
2 nearby- B & M Bargains1.0 km
- H &R Events1.0 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- TURNPIKE BED & BREAKFAST1.0 km
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, Cafe
3 nearby- Chartwells Catering @ South Shore Cafe0.7 km
- HoofBeats Bar & Kitchen1.0 km
- Thai Lanna Restaurant0.9 km
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
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Postcode Profile: WS87NS · Data under Open Government Licence