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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

WS87LE

Watling Street

WS86ER

Silver Street

WS87PJ

Howdles Lane

WS87EE

Rose Drive

WS86JN

Brownhills

WS87PW

Roundhill Way

WS86FL

Lindon Drive

WS86AU

Brickiln Street

WS86GB

Sandpiper Close

WS86AL

Great Charles Street

WS86JH

First Avenue

WS87JB

Chester Road North

WS87LF

Kennet Close

WS86FG

Towpath Drive

WS86BJ

Sadler Road

WS87LW

The Parade

WS87HL

Pinewood Close

WS86HT

Lichfield Road

WS86BE

Mill Road

WS86DE

Lindon Drive

WS87QQ

Tamworth Close

WS86AH

Poplar Avenue

WS87SN

Wasdale Road

WS86HB

Lapwing Close

WS86LP

Brownhills

WS87DR

Pelsall Road

WS86EU

Quayside

WS87RG

Stonecrop Close

WS86ES

Silver Court Gardens

WS86PD

Sallow Grove

WS87PF

Whitehorse Road

WS86HZ

Barnetts Lane

WS87JQ

Hussey Road

WS87NP

Watling Street

WS86AJ

Poplar Road

WS87DZ

Bridge Street

WS86JG

Freeth Road

WS86JL

Third Avenue

WS87DP

Pelsall Road

WS86LX

Furst Street

WS87JY

Medway Road

WS86HS

Elderside Close

WS86BZ

Sadlers Mill

WS86BP

Hodgkins Close

WS87QF

Castle Close

WS86AD

Short Street

WS87LA

Shannon Drive

WS86LN

Brownhills

WS87RD

Cornflower Road

WS87TE

Engine Lane

WS87NG

Lawnoaks Close

WS87NQ

Parkview Drive

WS86JE

Chase Road

WS87SG

Clydesdale Road

WS86AR

Vicarage Road

WS87NZ

Wisteria Drive

WS86DD

Lindon Drive

WS87QB

Oakenhayes Drive

WS87PT

Watling Street

WS86ET

Silver Court Gardens

WS87JJ

Birch Avenue

WS87PX

Castle Street

WS86BQ

Cedar Avenue

WS86HR

Lichfield Road

WS86JT

Brownhills

WS87LH

Tamar Close

WS87NF

Pear Tree Lane

WS86AB

Church Road

WS87LD

Shannon Drive

WS86BG

Sadler Road

WS86DH

Lindon Close

WS87EH

Bramble Close

WS87LG

Cherwell Drive

WS86HA

Silvercourt

WS86EL

High Street

WS86FD

Lindon Close

WS87SL

Monsaldale Close

WS86HX

Narrow Lane

WS87QR

Whitebeam Close

WS86EP

High Street

WS86HY

Park Close

WS87JL

Bradford Road

WS87JN

Coppice Lane

WS87JF

Wallace Road

WS87JU

Watling Street

WS86DJ

High Street

WS87NR

Wyrley Close

WS87EB

Rose Drive

WS87LU

Watling Street

WS87RB

Bell Heather Road

WS86PB

Sandy Grove

WS86BY

Warren Place

WS87LX

Wilkin Road

WS86DB

Bulrush Close

WS86BN

Catshill Road

WS87DJ

Pelsall Road

WS87EP

Apex Road

WS86DF

Lindon Drive

WS86AP

Ogley Road

WS87LL

Cherwell Drive

Data Sources

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