WS9 8HJ is a safe, established residential area on Grange Avenue, 0.5km from Holly Bank in Aldridge. Administratively it sits within Aldridge North and Walsall Wood ward and the Aldridge-Brownhills constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 45) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 72% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 29 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £235k.
Census 2021 statistics for WS9 8HJ are sourced from Output Area E00051833 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
GRANGE AVENUE, WS9 8HJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GRANGE AVENUE, WS9 8HJ.
324
45
£ 42,400 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
WS9 8HJ is an established family neighbourhood — 72% owner-occupation and an average age of 45 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 WS9 8HJ. The average age is 44.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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
Terraced
£ 160,750
8 sales · Mean £ 163,187
Semi-Detached
£ 178,750
2 sales · Mean £ 178,750
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
WS9 8HJ has low crime rates — 29 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
Castlefort Junior Mixed and Infant School
Oakwood School
St John's Church of England Primary School
Leighswood School
Walsall Wood School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
8 nearby- The Thomas Project0.5 km
- Shimla0.5 km
- Wilsons Tea Room0.7 km
- Aldridge Wellbeing0.9 km
- Snug Aldridge0.5 km
- + 3 more
Retailers - Other
4 nearby- Lazy Hill Pharmacy0.6 km
- Reesra Cards & Gifts & Post Office0.7 km
- Cheers News & Booze1.0 km
- B & M Retail Ltd0.6 km
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- The Lazy Hill0.5 km
- The Drunken Duck1.0 km
- Brickmakers Arms0.8 km
- Brownhills & Walsall Wood Fellowship0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
9 nearby- Get Fat With Us Limited0.7 km
- Ruby Express0.5 km
- Lazy Hill Fish Bar0.5 km
- Woodhouse Chinese Takeaway0.8 km
- Diamond Hill1.0 km
- + 4 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Co-op0.6 km
- Select N Save0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Blake Street5.4 km
- Shenstone5.6 km
- Walsall5.9 km
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Postcode Profile: WS98HJ · Data under Open Government Licence