WS8 7RE is a sought-after residential area on Honesty Close, 0.5km from Hayes, Ryder's in Clayhanger. Administratively it sits within Brownhills ward and the Aldridge-Brownhills constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a business parks zone — manufacturing, transport, and it with higher status mix. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 42) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 86% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 27 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for WS8 7RE are sourced from Output Area E00052058 (shared with 26 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HONESTY CLOSE, WS8 7RE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HONESTY CLOSE, WS8 7RE.
411
42
£ 40,500 /yr
59%
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
WS8 7RE is a mixed residential postcode — average age 42, 86% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WS8 7RE. The average age is 41.6. 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 highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
WS8 7RE has low crime rates — 27 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
St James Primary School
Ogley Hay Nursery School
St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School
Millfield Primary School
Watling Street Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- New Jade Garden0.2 km
- Clayhanger Fish & Chips0.2 km
- Dixy Chicken0.6 km
Retailers - Other
2 nearby- Howdles Butchers0.6 km
- B & M Bargains1.0 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- TURNPIKE BED & BREAKFAST0.8 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Co-Op0.1 km
- Tesco1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bloxwich Station5.2 km
- Bloxwich North5.3 km
- Landywood5.3 km
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Postcode Profile: WS87RE · Data under Open Government Licence