Postcode Analysis Walsall, West Midlands

GRANGE AVENUE, WS9 8HJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GRANGE AVENUE, WS9 8HJ.

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Population

324

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 42,400 /yr

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Employed

47%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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7/10
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4/10
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4/10
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8/10
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4/10
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5/10
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1/10
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6/10
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9/10
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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.

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

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.

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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

White / British95.3%
Asian / British Asian1.2%
Black / African / Caribbean0.9%
Other / Mixed2.5%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 31%
Unemployed: 0%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences40
Shoplifting30
Vehicle crime13
Other theft7
Criminal damage and arson5

school Local Schools

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Castlefort Junior Mixed and Infant School

Good234 pupils0.6 km
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Oakwood School

Outstanding132 pupils0.7 km
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St John's Church of England Primary School

Outstanding356 pupils0.9 km
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Leighswood School

Good562 pupils0.9 km
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Walsall Wood School

Good241 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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
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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
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Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • The Lazy Hill0.5 km
  • The Drunken Duck1.0 km
  • Brickmakers Arms0.8 km
  • Brownhills & Walsall Wood Fellowship0.9 km
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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
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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