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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 121 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, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Brownhills over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Semi-Detached59£217,000
Detached31£305,000
Flats4£95,000
Terraced27£203,000

10 years median price trend in Brownhills

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

All postcodes in Brownhills

WS86HS

Elderside Close

WS87DR

Pelsall Road

WS87LD

Shannon Drive

WS87PW

Roundhill Way

WS87PY

Castle Street

WS87JX

Medway Road

WS86AN

Ogley Road

WS86ED

High Street

WS86GA

Cormorant Close

WS86JY

Lichfield Road

WS87QT

Deakin Avenue

WS86BH

Cedar Avenue

WS86BT

Millfield Road

WS87DJ

Pelsall Road

WS87LJ

Tyne Close

WS87LQ

Cherwell Drive

WS86BJ

Sadler Road

WS86EG

Swan Drive

WS86FE

Lindon Drive

WS86JE

Chase Road

WS86JQ

Fourth Avenue

WS86PA

Barnetts Lane

WS87EH

Bramble Close

WS87LX

Wilkin Road

WS87NQ

Parkview Drive

WS86AF

Great Charles Street

WS86ER

Silver Street

WS86EW

High Street

WS86JR

Watling Street

WS86PB

Sandy Grove

WS86ES

Silver Court Gardens

WS87JZ

Brownhills

WS86ET

Silver Court Gardens

WS86LN

Brownhills

WS86BA

Ogley Road

WS86BD

Ogley Road

WS86BU

Springhill Road

WS86FD

Lindon Close

WS86GB

Sandpiper Close

WS86JZ

Gatehouse Trading Estate

WS86LH

Lichfield Road

WS87ED

Dingle Road

WS87EE

Rose Drive

WS87JL

Bradford Road

WS87QF

Castle Close

WS86JP

Brownhills

WS87JB

Chester Road North

WS86EF

Great Charles Street

WS86HE

High Street

WS86HX

Narrow Lane

WS87QG

Deakin Avenue

WS86JT

Brownhills

WS86AP

Ogley Road

WS86AX

St James Gardens

WS87EJ

Bridge Way

WS87EU

Collier Close

WS87SG

Clydesdale Road

WS87PP

Hill Close

WS86AR

Vicarage Road

WS86BQ

Cedar Avenue

WS86FB

Silver Court Gardens

WS87LG

Cherwell Drive

WS87NN

Roman Close

WS87NW

Chapel Drive

WS87PE

Whitehorse Road

WS87PG

Whitehorse Road

WS87RD

Cornflower Road

WS87SB

Ennerdale Close

WS86DE

Lindon Drive

WS87JT

Engine Lane

WS86DH

Lindon Close

WS87LA

Shannon Drive

WS87LU

Watling Street

WS87RN

Snowdrop Close

WS86DG

Brownhills

WS86DZ

Kirkside Grove

WS86AG

School Avenue

WS86EL

High Street

WS86GE

Watermead Grange

WS87DU

Clifton Avenue

WS87EX

Coppice Side Industrial Estate

WS87JQ

Hussey Road

WS87LR

Watling Street

WS87QH

Castle Close

WS86DF

Lindon Drive

WS86AB

Church Road

WS86AJ

Poplar Road

WS86AL

Great Charles Street

WS86DB

Bulrush Close

WS86JB

Lichfield Road

WS86JG

Freeth Road

WS87EB

Rose Drive

WS87NP

Watling Street

WS87QJ

Dawes Lane

WS87RB

Bell Heather Road

WS87RG

Stonecrop Close

WS87SD

Bransdale Road

WS87HU

Apex Road

WS86HN

Kirkside Grove

WS87JA

Chester Road North

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.