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About

Brownhills is a ward located in the northeastern part of Walsall, bordering Staffordshire. The area is known for its mix of residential and green spaces, with the Brownhills Common providing a large open area for recreation. The ward includes the town of Brownhills, which has a high street with local shops and services. Housing ranges from terraced homes to larger detached properties, catering to a variety of residents.

The ward is well-connected by road, with the A5 and A452 running nearby, offering links to Walsall, Cannock, and Birmingham. Public transport includes bus routes serving the wider area. Brownhills also has several schools and community facilities, making it a practical place for families. The nearby Chasewater Country Park adds to the outdoor appeal, with walking and cycling routes. The area has a quiet, suburban feel while remaining accessible to larger towns and cities.

Area overview

On average Brownhills has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 88 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 of residents in Brownhills is £37,448 per year. There are 8 schools in Brownhills: 6 primary (0 Outstanding and 4 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
88
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
24.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

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

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

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 126 recent sales, the median property price is £220,000 in Brownhills area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 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
Detached32£312,500
Flats4£130,000
Semi-Detached64£216,000
Terraced26£194,000

10 years median price trend in Brownhills

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

All postcodes in Brownhills

WS87NZ

Hednesford Road

WS87QH

Castle Close

WS87SH

Lauderdale Close

WS86AB

Church Road

WS86AJ

Poplar Road

WS86AL

Great Charles Street

WS86DB

Bulrush Close

WS86HN

Kirkside Grove

WS86JB

Claverdon Close

WS86JG

Freeth Road

WS87EB

Dingle Road

WS87HU

Apex Road

WS87JA

Chester Road North

WS87NP

Chapel Street

WS87QJ

Dawes Lane

WS87RB

Bell Heather Road

WS87RG

Clayhanger Lane

WS87SD

Bransdale Road

WS86AU

Brickiln Street

WS86HR

Great Charles Street

WS86JS

Hanney Hay Road

WS87DL

Clayhanger Lane

WS87EP

Apex Road

WS87JU

Chester Road North

WS87LY

Pool Lane

WS87PX

Castle Street

WS86BP

Chester Road

WS86AE

Great Charles Street

WS86BL

Catshill Road

WS86DY

Curlew Drive

WS86EH

Heron Close

WS86HG

High Street

WS86JA

Barnetts Lane

WS87QS

Church Street

WS87LB

Severn Road

WS87LZ

Cherwell Drive

WS87NA

Hednesford Road

WS87QP

Church Street

WS87RJ

Periwinkle Close

WS86AY

Brownhills

WS86BS

Millfield Road

WS86EE

Bulrush Close

WS86HY

Park Close

WS87DY

Bridge Close

WS87JN

Bradford Road

WS87NR

Green Lane

WS87NT

Anglesey Road

WS87RE

Honesty Close

WS87SE

Langdale Close

WS87SJ

Clayhanger Lane

WS86AH

Poplar Avenue

WS86DJ

High Street

WS86EA

Cygnet Drive

WS86FN

Lindon Drive

WS86LP

Brownhills

WS86AT

New Road

WS86NG

Claverdon Close

WS87JY

Medway Road

WS87PF

White Horse Road

WS87SL

Monsaldale Close

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.