Postcode WS8 7LY 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 high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 109.6 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 3.0 miles away. There are 3 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.
Brownhills West & Clayhanger has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 12,348 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 38% most deprived areas in England.
Brownhills West & Clayhanger has a high crime rate, with approximately 109.6 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 0.8% 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 39 ft away from WS8 7LY.
Brownhills West & Clayhanger near WS8 7LY 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 3 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 7LY postcode area, located within Brownhills West & Clayhanger, there are 3 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WS8 7LY
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Premier | Wilkin Road, Walsall, WS8 7LX | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.3 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.