Postcode WS8 7QQ is located in a major urban area, within the Brownhills ward of Walsall in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Brownhills area. It has average deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 28.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 71% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Brownhills is £41,085 per year. The nearest station is Shenstone, about 3.8 miles away. There are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Holland Park.
Brownhills has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,980 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 46% most deprived areas in England.
Brownhills has a very low crime rate, with approximately 28.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 63.6% 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 209 ft away from WS8 7QQ.
Brownhills near WS8 7QQ 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 3.8 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Holland Park | Medium | Walking directions to Holland Park |
Based on 120 recent sales, the median property price is £220,000 (about £258 per square foot) in Brownhills area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £610,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 29 | £287,500 | £264 |
| Semi-Detached | 67 | £210,000 | £257 |
| Terraced | 20 | £210,000 | £224 |
| Flats | 4 | £123,750 | £223 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £207,500 | £90,000 | £137,475 | £144,995 |
| 2017 | £240,000 | £92,000 | £140,000 | £132,500 |
| 2018 | £226,995 | £105,000 | £154,500 | £136,000 |
| 2019 | £249,000 | £104,975 | £150,050 | £145,000 |
| 2020 | £205,000 | £103,750 | £159,000 | £155,000 |
| 2021 | £267,500 | £114,000 | £175,000 | £160,000 |
| 2022 | £340,000 | £121,000 | £201,500 | £184,500 |
| 2023 | £270,000 | £121,500 | £196,500 | £187,500 |
| 2024 | £285,000 | £120,000 | £200,000 | £194,000 |
| 2025 | £272,500 | £117,500 | £208,000 | £200,000 |
| 2026 | £319,000 | £127,500 | £210,000 | £210,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £191 | £152 | £161 | £167 |
| 2017 | £202 | £162 | £175 | £159 |
| 2018 | £207 | £168 | £181 | £174 |
| 2019 | £222 | £159 | £180 | £177 |
| 2020 | £232 | £163 | £184 | £197 |
| 2021 | £248 | £181 | £208 | £195 |
| 2022 | £267 | £196 | £227 | £227 |
| 2023 | £293 | £190 | £252 | £235 |
| 2024 | £269 | £212 | £249 | £209 |
| 2025 | £261 | £204 | £253 | £222 |
| 2026 | £297 | £228 | £270 | £266 |
There were 33 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WS8 7QQ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Apr 2026 | 8, Castle Close, Walsall, WS8 7QF | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £163,500 | |
| 31 Oct 2025 | 27, Howdles Lane, Walsall, WS8 7PL | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £245,000 | |
| 10 Apr 2026 | 17, Knaves Castle Avenue, Walsall, WS8 7PN | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £222,000 | |
| 04 Dec 2025 | 25, Knaves Castle Avenue, Walsall, WS8 7PN | Semi-Detached | Leasehold | £240,000 | |
| 03 Oct 2025 | 19, Knaves Castle Avenue, Walsall, WS8 7PN | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £240,000 |
In the WS8 7QQ postcode area, located within Brownhills, there are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WS8 7QQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | The Co-operative Brownhills | Deakin Avenue, Walsall, WS8 7QN | Walking directions to The Co-operative Brownhills |
Annual council tax rates for Walsall district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for WS8 7QQ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Kerry Murphy
Brownhills - Elected 2 May 2024
Wendy Morton
Aldridge-Brownhills - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around WS8 7QQ records about 28 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 2 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across West Midlands as a whole the rate is about 97 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, criminal damage and arson and vehicle crime.
The median sale price around WS8 7QQ in Brownhills is £220,000 (about £258 per square foot) based on 120 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 9 schools close to WS8 7QQ, including Brownhills Ormiston Academy, Watling Street Primary School (Good) and St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
WS8 7QQ scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 14,980 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Aldridge-Brownhills covering WS8 7QQ is Wendy Morton (Conservative and Unionist Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Kerry Murphy (Conservative and Unionist Party).