Postcode WS8 6LW 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 104.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Brownhills is £33,600 per year. The nearest station is Shenstone located about 3.1 miles away. There are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest small park is Bradbury Park.
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 104.2 reported incidents per 1,000 residents 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 of residents in Brownhills is £33,600 per year.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 228 ft away from WS8 6LW.
Brownhills near WS8 6LW 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 3.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Bradbury Park | Small | Walking directions to Bradbury Park |
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 6LW postcode area, located within Brownhills, there are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.