PERIWINKLE CLOSE, WS8 7RL House Prices & Local Information

WS8 7RL is a sought-after residential area on Periwinkle Close, 0.4km from Clayhanger in Clayhanger. Administratively it sits within Brownhills ward and the Aldridge-Brownhills constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. The daytime character shifts — manufacturing, transport, and it with higher status mix. The 39 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 96% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 26 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £268k.

Census 2021 statistics for WS8 7RL are sourced from Output Area E00052062 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.