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WS8 6FB
Silver Court Gardens, Brownhills, Walsall, West Midlands
Walsall
WS8 6FB is a cultural and business hotspot, A good choice for young families where smaller houses or bungalows make up most of the housing, a good choice for commuters, and is an area with ongoing crime challenges. This postcode is an area with minimal retail convenience, where hospital access is less convenient, and offering fewer high-income opportunities.
Brownhills, Walsall, West Midlands
Key Stats
Households
130
Male: 10, Female: 15
Household Income
£40,500
UK average: £38,100 (Jul 23)

Postcode Sector
Walsall

Population
People

Population Density
People/km2

Average Income
Per household
Affordability
8 / 10
Crime & Safety
0 / 10
Amenities
4 / 10
Overview
What does Census 2021 data tell us about WS8 6FB?
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Where is WS8 6FB?
Approximate address:
Silver Court Gardens, Brownhills, Walsall, West Midlands
The postcode WS8 6FB is located in the Walsall area, part of the district, and classed as a Urban: Major Conurbation area.
WS8 6FB is a densely populated urban postcode within a city or metropolitan region - in this case. Expect a bustling environment with a mix of residential, commercial, and business zones.
Note: demographic statistics are based on LSOA (E01010306) and OA (E00052089) output area data from the Census 2021, published by the Office for National Statistics, and are based on a best-fit model.


Location
Walsall
Coordinates
52.643887, -1.929839
Easting/Northing
404844, 0305128
Grid Ref
Parliamentary Constituency
Local Authority
Walsall
Population Density
2,288 km²
Coordinates
52.643887, -1.929839
Easting/Northing
404844, 0305128
Grid Ref
Parliamentary Constituency
Local Authority
Walsall
Population Density
2,288 km²
Area Codes
Output area: E00052089
OA Code
E00052089
LSOA Code
E01010306
MSOA Code
E02002110
Ward
E05001308
Parish
Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP)
E37000001
Rural/Urban Code
A1 - Urban: Major Conurbation
OA Code
E00052089
LSOA Code
E01010306
MSOA Code
E02002110
Ward
E05001308
Parish
Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP)
E37000001
Rural/Urban Code
A1 - Urban: Major Conurbation

Demographics
Who lives in the WS8 6FB neighbourhood? Our system analyses 100+ factors to determine who lives here.
AB Social Score
With an AB Social Grade score of 0, WS8 6FB has no residents in higher managerial or professional occupations, reflecting a community focused on other occupational sectors.
AB social grade score is calculated from Census 21 data, reporting people who have higher and intermediate managerial, admin and professional occupations.
Education Score
An Education Score of 3/10 reflects a modest proportion of residents with higher educational qualifications, within a community with varied educational backgrounds.
This score is based on educational factors, including the highest level of qualifications per output area as reported in Census 2021 statistics.
Credit Status Score
A Credit Status Score of 4/10 suggests that residents in WS8 6FB have somewhat limited access to credit, with financial difficulties affecting the overall economic landscape.
Based on average credit rating by local authority, adjusted and weighted with factors including unemployment, crime, deprivation, and income.
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Property Scorecard
What types of properties are in the WS8 6FB neighbourhood, and how valuable are homes in this area?
Housing Affordability Score
Scoring 8/10 in Housing Affordability, this postcode offers very favourable conditions for buyers, where the cost of housing is comfortably matched by average household incomes.
Calculated by determining the ratio of household income versus property prices.
Rental Affordability Score
Rental prices are particularly affordable here, with most residents finding that their income allows them to rent comfortably without stretching their budget.
Calculated by determining the ratio of household income versus rental prices in this local authority.
Yield Potential Score
Investors may find limited appeal here, as property yields are below average, making it challenging to achieve substantial returns on investment.
Calculated by determining the ratio of household income versus
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Transport Scorecard
How easy is it to travel to and from the WS8 6FB postcode?
Transport Score
Transport options are readily available in WS8 6FB, with frequent bus services, accessible parking, and convenient train stations, making travel relatively easy.
Calculated by determining the ratio of household income versus
Commuting Score
Most residents in WS8 6FB enjoy reasonable commuting distances, with access to nearby work hubs and shorter travel times for many.
Score derived from Census 2021 data regarding commuting distances. Higher scores may indicate work hubs and major industries are closer, meaning shorter commuting times.
Car Ownership Score
This area sees relatively low car availability, with a significant portion of households managing without a car, perhaps due to proximity to public transport or urban conveniences.
Awaiting data and analysis
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Amenities Scorecard
What amenities and leisure facilities are available near the WS8 6FB postcode?
Green Spaces Score
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Calculated by determining the number, size and population per park within the LSOA neighbourhood area.
Shopping Score
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Calculated by determining the availability of supermarkets, shopping centres and other amenities in this neighbourhood radius.
Fitness & Leisure Score
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Calculated by determining the ratio of household income versus
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Education Scorecard
What are the local schools and further education like?
Educational Attainment Score
Many in the WS8 6FB postcode have low levels of education, typically achieving no more than Level 1 qualifications, suggesting limited formal education.
Educational attainment scores are calculated from Census 2021 data by resident's (age 16+) highest level of qualification.
Childcare Score
Childcare options are extremely limited in WS8 6FB, with no nearby services available for families in need of childminders or preschools.
Based on proximity, availability and accessibility of local childminders, pre-schools and childcare establishments within travel distance.
Further Education Score
A moderate selection of further education establishments is accessible, though students may still need to travel outside the area for a wider choice.
Based on availability and proximity to further education establishments nearby, including six-forms, colleges and universities.
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Nearby Postcodes & Towns
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Distance: 5.2 mi
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