Postcode WS8 6ET is located in a major urban area, within the Brownhills ward of Walsall in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Brownhills West & Clayhanger area. It has moderate deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 141.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Brownhills West & Clayhanger is £40,500 per year. The nearest station is Shenstone located about 3.7 miles away. There are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, closest medium park is Clayhanger Community Woodland.
Brownhills West & Clayhanger has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 15,009 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 46% most deprived areas in England.
Brownhills West & Clayhanger has a very high crime rate, with approximately 141.7 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 25.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 18.1% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Brownhills West & Clayhanger is £40,500 per year.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 268 ft away from WS8 6ET.
Brownhills West & Clayhanger near WS8 6ET has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Shenstone located about 3.7 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Clayhanger Community Woodland | Medium | Walking directions to Clayhanger Community Woodland |
| 0.4 mi | Holland Park | Medium | Walking directions to Holland Park |
| 0.1 mi | Brownhills Civic Square | Small | Walking directions to Brownhills Civic Square |
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)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 32 | £312,500 |
| Flats | 4 | £130,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 64 | £216,000 |
| Terraced | 26 | £194,000 |
10 year median price trend in Brownhills
In the WS8 6ET postcode area, located within Brownhills West & Clayhanger, there are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WS8 6ET
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Tesco | Silver Street, Walsall, WS8 6DZ | Walking directions to Tesco |
| 0.1 mi | Farmfoods | High Street, Walsall, WS8 6EW | Walking directions to Farmfoods |
| 0.2 mi | Aldi | High Street, Walsall, WS8 6EQ | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.4 mi | Costcutter | 95 Ogley Road, Walsall, WS8 6AP | Walking directions to Costcutter |
| 0.5 mi | The co-operative food | Clayhanger Lane, Walsall, WS8 7DT | Walking directions to The co-operative food |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.