Postcode WS8 6LP is located in a rural hamlet, within the Brownhills ward of Walsall in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Brownhills area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 87.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Brownhills is £41,085 per year. The nearest station is Shenstone located about 3.0 miles away. There are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Brownhills has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,515 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 17% most deprived areas in England.
Brownhills has a high crime rate, with approximately 87.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 1.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 33.9% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Brownhills is £41,085 per year.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 80 ft away from WS8 6LP.
Brownhills near WS8 6LP 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 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 110 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 | 31 | £305,000 |
| Flats | 2 | £130,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 52 | £217,750 |
| Terraced | 25 | £198,000 |
10 year median price trend in Brownhills
In the WS8 6LP postcode area, located within Brownhills, there are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
Annual council tax rates for Walsall district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.