Postcode Analysis Walsall, West Midlands

OAKENHAYES CRESCENT, WS8 7QD House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OAKENHAYES CRESCENT, WS8 7QD.

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Population

251

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 33,600 /yr

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Employed

49%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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

No single demographic signal dominates WS8 7QD — age 44, 76% ownership, 22% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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

WS8 7QD is a safe, established residential area on Oakenhayes Crescent, 0.9km from New Town in Brownhills. Administratively it sits within Brownhills ward and the Aldridge-Brownhills constituency.

For families considering a move, WS8 7QD represents a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. By day, the area transitions to a non-metropolitan suburban areas character: white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. An average age of 44 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 76% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 33 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £275k.

Census 2021 statistics for WS8 7QD are sourced from Output Area E00052079 (shared with 6 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 7QD. The average age is 43.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British94.3%
Asian / British Asian2.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.4%
Other / Mixed3.3%

Economic Activity

49%Active
FT: 35%
Unemployed: 0%
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Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 280,000

3 sales · Mean £ 272,500

Detached

£ 180,000

3 sales · Mean £ 196,666

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

WS8 7QD has low crime rates — 33 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 offences63
Anti-social behaviour14
Criminal damage and arson10
Vehicle crime8
Other theft5

school Local Schools

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Brownhills Ormiston Academy

Good699 pupils0.2 km
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St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School

Good168 pupils0.5 km
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St James Primary School

Good215 pupils0.7 km
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Watling Street Primary School

Good232 pupils0.8 km
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Ogley Hay Nursery School

Outstanding88 pupils1.0 km
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Millfield Primary School

Good227 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

12 nearby
  • Card Factory0.9 km
  • Costcutter0.8 km
  • Greggs0.9 km
  • H &R Events0.7 km
  • Wilkinson0.9 km
  • + 7 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

6 nearby
  • Sankey Working Mens Club0.5 km
  • Hungry Horse (Hussey Arms)0.8 km
  • Shoulder Of Mutton0.9 km
  • Jiggers Whistle0.8 km
  • Prince Of Wales0.6 km
  • + 1 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

8 nearby
  • Cardomon Spice Restaurant Ltd0.9 km
  • Costa Coffee0.9 km
  • Brownhills Desserts0.9 km
  • Central Cafe0.8 km
  • HoofBeats Bar & Kitchen0.5 km
  • + 3 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

9 nearby
  • Mario's Other Plaice0.4 km
  • Ginos dial a pizza0.9 km
  • Just Munch1.0 km
  • Nanzza Ltd0.8 km
  • No. 1 Pizza0.8 km
  • + 4 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • TURNPIKE BED & BREAKFAST1.0 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Aldi0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Shenstone5.9 km
  • Landywood6.3 km
  • Bloxwich Station7.0 km