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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 moderate crime levels, with around 76 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 24.7% 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 8 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
24.7%
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

Based on 134 recent sales, the median property price is £220,000 in Brownhills area, with individual transactions ranging from £53,500 up to £610,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

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

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, median price per square metre, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Brownhills over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached32£307,000£2,836
Flats6£110,000£2,406
Semi-Detached71£210,000£2,762
Terraced25£203,000£2,593

10 years median price trend in Brownhills

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Brownhills.

All postcodes in 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

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/07/2026.