walsall WS6 Postcodes

Walsall (WS6)

The WS6 postcode area is located in the Walsall postcode town region, within the county of Staffordshire, and contains a total of 409 individual postcodes.

There are 10 electoral wards in the WS6 postcode area, including Burntwood, Cannock, Lichfield, Rugeley, Walsall, Wednesbury which come under the local authority of the South Staffordshire Council.

Combining the whole postcode region, 17% of people in WS6 are classed as having an AB social grade, (i.e. 'white-collar' middle-upper class), compared to 27% across the UK.

This does not mean that the people of WS6 are poorer than other areas, but it may give an indication that there are areas of deprivation.

The Walsall South (WS6) Postcode area is situated in the Metropolitan District of Walsall in the West Midlands Region, England. Sitting on the western edge of Walsall, the WS6 postcode district is bounded by Cannock Chase, Staffordshire in the east and Bloxwich and Willenhall in the south.

The area of WS6 is home to a variety of landscapes and topology from undeveloped woodland to suburban areas. It includes a small area of Caldmore to the north and has a handful of settlements, such as Berryhill Park, Pelsall, Hammerwich and Rushall.

Engineer James Brindley built the Wyrley and Essington Canal through the area in 1797, and a portion of it still remains, sitting to the east of the area. The nearby M6 motorway and A5 dual carriageway create an array of transport links and provide direct access to Birmingham City Centre and other parts of the West Midlands.

The area of WS6 is principally residential with many villages, towns and other suburbs encompassing the area. The Walsall South postcode is renowned for its location, located just outside of Walsall town centre and close to Birmingham, West Bromwich, Wolverhampton, Cannock, Lichfield and Stafford.

Many of the suburbs within the district are popular with families, with open green spaces and school catchment areas providing safe environments for children to grow and prosper. Local amenities for leisure and shopping are plentiful and include two supermarkets, shops and restaurants. Bars, pubs and a cinema, alongside a range of quality restaurants, provide great amenities for visitors and locals to the area.

The area is well connected by bus routes operating in Walsall, as well as regular services to Birmingham and Wolverhampton. The nearest train station is located in Walsall town centre, connecting the area to other destinations on the West Midlands Network.

WS6 is a well developed region with many amenities, making it an ideal postcode for families, and commuters alike. Its proximity to Birmingham and other major schools and universities, coupled with its low crime rate and high quality of life, make it an increasingly popular area in the West Midlands.

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