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About

Brownhills is situated in the northeastern part of the Walsall borough, bordering Staffordshire. The area is characterised by a mix of residential housing, local retail centres, and green spaces like the large Brownhills Common. Its landscape is marked by the prominent presence of the former mining industry, with the landmark Jockey Haystock mound, created from spoil, offering views across the area.

The community is served by the High Street and the modern Tesco superstore complex. A notable local feature is the series of canals, including the Wyrley and Essington, which run through the ward, providing routes for walking and cycling. The area maintains a practical focus with essential services and community facilities centred around these waterways and the common land.

Area overview

On average Brownhills has high deprivation and low crime levels, with around 76 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 22% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. Approximately 24.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Brownhills is £45,685 per year. There are 7 schools in Brownhills: 6 primary (0 Outstanding and 4 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Brownhills is home to around 13,441 people, with a population density of about 2,110.5 per km².

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
76
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
24.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Brownhills Population
13,441
Population density
2,110.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
39.58(+2%)
Shoplifting
14.21(+63%)
Vehicle crime
9.08(+39%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.41(+15%)
Anti-social behaviour
8.33(-23%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
12,196
90.76%
Other White
267
1.99%
Indian
170
1.27%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
155
1.15%
Caribbean
114
0.85%
Total population: 13,438

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
2,787
25.92%
Level 4 qualifications or above
2,101
19.54%
Level 3 (A level)
1,967
18.29%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,645
15.3%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,329
12.36%
Total 16+ residents: 10,753

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,787
31.94%
Owns with a mortgage
1,681
30.05%
Other social rented
934
16.7%
Social rents from council
514
9.19%
Private landlord or letting agency
510
9.12%
Total households: 5,594

Property prices in Brownhills

Median price£220,000
Price per sq ft£258
Sales (last 12 months)122
Typical range (middle 50%)£190K – £251K

Based on 122 recent sales, the median property price is £220,000 (about £258 per square foot) in Brownhills area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £610,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Brownhills over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached29£287,500£264
Semi-Detached69£210,000£257
Terraced20£210,000£224
Flats4£123,750£223

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Brownhills

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Brownhills.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£207,500£90,000£137,475£144,995
2017£240,000£92,000£140,000£132,500
2018£226,995£105,000£154,500£136,000
2019£249,000£104,975£150,050£145,000
2020£205,000£103,750£159,000£155,000
2021£267,500£114,000£175,000£160,000
2022£340,000£121,000£201,500£184,500
2023£270,000£121,500£196,500£187,500
2024£285,000£120,000£200,000£194,000
2025£272,500£117,500£208,000£200,000
2026£319,000£127,500£210,000£210,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Brownhills.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Brownhills.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£191£152£161£167
2017£202£162£175£159
2018£207£168£181£174
2019£222£159£180£177
2020£232£163£184£197
2021£248£181£208£195
2022£267£196£227£227
2023£293£190£252£235
2024£269£212£249£209
2025£261£204£253£222
2026£297£228£270£266
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Brownhills.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Brownhills in the last year.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Walsall district.

Band A£1,752
Band B£2,044
Band C£2,336
Band D£2,627
Band E£3,211
Band F£3,795
Band G£4,379
Band H£5,255

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local government

Elected councillors for Brownhills ward.

Local councillors

Kerry Murphy

Brownhills - Elected 2 May 2024

Conservative

Frequently asked questions about Brownhills

Is Brownhills safe?

Brownhills records about 76 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Brownhills?

The median sale price in Brownhills is £220,000 (about £258 per square foot) based on 122 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Brownhills?

Brownhills has 6 primary schools (4 Good) and 1 secondary school. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Brownhills?

Brownhills scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Brownhills sits around rank 11,414 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Brownhills?

The average household income in Brownhills is around £45,685 per year, and 25% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Brownhills?

Brownhills is represented by 1 elected councillor: Kerry Murphy (Conservative and Unionist Party).

All postcodesin Brownhills

WS87PA

Anglesey Crescent

WS86LT

Barracks Lane

WS87JR

Chester Road North

WS86JS

Watling Street

WS87QS

Mountain Ash Road

WS86FE

Lindon Drive

WS86FB

Silver Court Gardens

WS86AT

New Road

WS86LH

Lichfield Road

WS87JW

Chester Road North

WS86EW

High Street

WS87DW

Coppice Crescent

WS87NE

Brownhills

WS87EG

Church Street

WS87NT

Chapel Avenue

WS87DS

Clayhanger Lane

WS87LJ

Tyne Close

WS87PU

Watling Street

WS86HH

High Street

WS86GE

Watermead Grange

WS86HU

Seeds Lane

WS86BB

Ogley Road

WS87SB

Ennerdale Close

WS86FP

Brownhills

WS87LR

Watling Street

WS87PH

Howdle's Lane

WS87DX

Bridge Street

WS86AF

Great Charles Street

WS86HN

Kirkside Grove

WS86EB

Ferrie Grove

WS86DZ

Kirkside Grove

WS87NW

Chapel Drive

WS86NG

Claverdon Close

WS87ND

Albutts Road

WS86DA

Kingfisher Close

WS87PB

Hanbury Road

WS87JT

Engine Lane

WS87SH

Lauderdale Close

WS87LS

Hednesford Road

WS86JY

Lichfield Road

WS87EN

Apex Road

WS86FH

Silver Street

WS86EH

Heron Close

WS87PN

Knaves Castle Avenue

WS87QP

Wych Elm Road

WS86AG

School Avenue

WS86HF

High Street

WS86BH

Cedar Avenue

WS87EF

Church Street

WS86AS

Ogley Crescent

WS87EU

Collier Close

WS87QN

Deakin Avenue

WS87RL

Periwinkle Close

WS87NH

Blithfield Road

WS86FF

Seeds Court

WS87NU

Anglesey Road

WS87LQ

Cherwell Drive

WS87JZ

Brownhills

WS86ED

High Street

WS87NN

Roman Close

WS87QD

Oakenhayes Crescent

WS87NA

Hednesford Road

WS86JZ

Gatehouse Trading Estate

WS87JH

Albion Road

WS86BF

Water Lily Grove

WS87RA

Larkspur Way

WS87PD

Whitehorse Road

WS87LT

Hednesford Road

WS87DN

Croft Crescent

WS86JJ

Second Avenue

WS86HD

High Street

WS87DU

Clifton Avenue

WS86EE

Moorhen Close

WS86HG

High Street

WS87PY

Castle Street

WS86EG

Swan Drive

WS87PE

Whitehorse Road

WS87LP

Watling Street

WS86JQ

Fourth Avenue

WS86AY

Brownhills

WS86PA

Barnetts Lane

WS87HB

West Coppice Road

WS86GD

Silver Street

WS86HE

High Street

WS87DL

Pelsall Road

WS87JE

Pelsall Road

WS87RN

Snowdrop Close

WS86EA

Cygnet Drive

WS86LR

Brownhills

WS86JD

Chase Road

WS87PL

Howdles Lane

WS86AA

Church Road

WS87SZ

Rushbrook Close

WS87NX

Anglesey Road

WS86FJ

Mooring Lane

WS87QG

Deakin Avenue

WS86BL

Catshill Road

WS86AZ

Vicarage Close

WS87PG

Whitehorse Road

WS86JW

Hay Grove