Area360 logo

Find postcode

Brownhills

Interactive map displaying Brownhills

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

WS87QH

Castle Close

WS87LB

Severn Road

WS87QA

Deakin Avenue

WS87RE

Honesty Close

WS86JB

Lichfield Road

WS87JP

Chester Road North

WS86AX

St James Gardens

WS86GA

Cormorant Close

WS86JP

Brownhills

WS87SJ

Dunnerdale Road

WS87SD

Bransdale Road

WS87NY

Deville Mews

WS86EF

Great Charles Street

WS87EX

Coppice Side Industrial Estate

WS87JS

Chester Road North

WS87EJ

Bridge Way

WS86BS

Valley View

WS86EQ

Ferrie Grove

WS86HP

High Street

WS87HU

Apex Road

WS86AQ

Vernon Avenue

WS87NJ

Mayfields Drive

WS87RH

Crowberry Close

WS86DN

High Street

WS87SA

Allerdale Road

WS86BD

Ogley Road

WS87LY

Poole Crescent

WS86HL

High Street

WS87EA

High Street

WS87RJ

Rosemary Close

WS87QT

Deakin Avenue

WS86BA

Ogley Road

WS86LW

Brownhills

WS86AN

Ogley Road

WS87DT

Clayhanger Lane

WS87NS

Chapel Street

WS87PP

Hill Close

WS87DY

Bridge Close

WS87JX

Medway Road

WS86JF

Middleton Road

WS87JG

Hussey Road

WS86JA

Lichfield Road

WS87LN

Waterside Way

WS86DG

Brownhills

WS86JR

Watling Street

WS86BU

Springhill Road

WS86BX

Springhill Road

WS86DY

Curlew Drive

WS86BT

Millfield Road

WS87QJ

Dawes Lane

WS86AE

Great Charles Street

WS86EN

Brownhills

WS86FN

Lindon Drive

WS86AW

Furst Street

WS87LZ

Hednesford Road

WS87JA

Chester Road North

WS87ED

Dingle Road

WS87SE

Langdale Close

WS86BW

Fullelove Road

Data Sources

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