Postcode WS8 7SG 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 very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 66.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Brownhills is £41,085 per year. The nearest station is Bloxwich located about 3.4 miles away. There are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest medium park is Clayhanger Community Woodland.
Brownhills has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,311 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 7% most deprived areas in England.
Brownhills has a high crime rate, with approximately 66.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 65.9% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near WS8 7SG.
Brownhills near WS8 7SG has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Bloxwich located about 3.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Clayhanger Community Woodland | Medium | Walking directions to Clayhanger Community Woodland |
| 0.4 mi | Brownhills Civic Square | Small | Walking directions to Brownhills Civic Square |
Based on 113 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 | 55 | £215,000 |
| Terraced | 25 | £198,000 |
10 year median price trend in Brownhills
In the WS8 7SG postcode area, located within Brownhills, there are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WS8 7SG
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | The co-operative food | Clayhanger Lane, Walsall, WS8 7DT | Walking directions to The co-operative food |
| 0.4 mi | Tesco | Silver Street, Walsall, WS8 6DZ | Walking directions to Tesco |
| 0.4 mi | Farmfoods | High Street, Walsall, WS8 6EW | Walking directions to Farmfoods |
| 0.5 mi | Aldi | High Street, Walsall, WS8 6EQ | Walking directions to Aldi |
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.