Postcode WS8 7JY is located in a rural town, within the Brownhills ward of Walsall in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Brownhills West & Clayhanger area. It has very high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 78.7 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 Landywood located about 2.9 miles away. There are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Brownhills West & Clayhanger has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,758 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 14% most deprived areas in England.
Brownhills West & Clayhanger has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 78.7 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 65.2% 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 321 ft away from WS8 7JY.
Brownhills West & Clayhanger near WS8 7JY has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Landywood located about 2.9 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
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 7JY postcode area, located within Brownhills West & Clayhanger, there are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WS8 7JY
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Premier | Wilkin Road, Walsall, WS8 7LX | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.1 mi | Morrisons Daily | 52-54 Shannon Drive, Walsall, WS8 7LA | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.