WS8 7QS is a sought-after residential area on Mountain Ash Road, 0.1km from Clayhanger in Clayhanger. Administratively it sits within Brownhills ward and the Aldridge-Brownhills constituency.
For families considering a move, WS8 7QS represents a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. By day, the area transitions to a business parks character: manufacturing, transport, and it with higher status mix. An average age of 43 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 73% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 24 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £270k.
Census 2021 statistics for WS8 7QS are sourced from Output Area E00052064 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MOUNTAIN ASH ROAD, WS8 7QS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MOUNTAIN ASH ROAD, WS8 7QS.
304
43
£ 40,500 /yr
58%
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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates WS8 7QS — age 43, 73% ownership, 10% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WS8 7QS. The average age is 43.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 355,000
3 sales · Mean £ 332,166
Terraced
£ 215,000
3 sales · Mean £ 215,000
Semi-Detached
£ 270,000
3 sales · Mean £ 250,833
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
WS8 7QS has low crime rates — 24 incidents 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
Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School
Walsall Wood School
Ogley Hay Nursery School
Millfield Primary School
Shire Oak Academy
St James Primary School
St John's Church of England Primary School
St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Black Cock Inn0.8 km
Restaurant, Cafe
5 nearby- Just Coffee / The Bar0.8 km
- Gary's Liquor Store0.8 km
- Crash Bang Wallop0.8 km
- Oak Park Active Living Centre1.0 km
- Tea Pot Cafe0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- New Jade Garden0.4 km
- Clayhanger Fish & Chips0.5 km
- Dixy Chicken0.2 km
- Gary's Fish Bar0.8 km
- Maxine Bedworth0.8 km
Retailers - Other
1 nearby- Howdles Butchers0.2 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Co-Op0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bloxwich Station5.3 km
- Bloxwich North5.5 km
- Landywood5.8 km
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Postcode Profile: WS87QS · Data under Open Government Licence