New Road is in Brownhills, Walsall and in Walsall district. WS8 6AT is located in the Brownhills electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Aldridge-Brownhills. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about New Road, Brownhills, Walsall, WS8 6AT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WS8 6GA, WS8 6AU, WS8 6HG, WS8 6AS, WS8 6BY, WS8 6AR, WS8 6AX, WS8 6HA, WS8 6HE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around WS8 6AT is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 46.9% | 51% | 4.1% | 51.0% | 0.0% |
| Male | 53.1% | 49% | -4.1% | 49.0% | 0.0% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around WS8 6AT, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 42.3% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 39.2% | 42.3% | 3.1% | 37.9% | 4.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 46.3% | 40.9% | -5.4% | 44.2% | -3.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 2% | 2.2% | 0.2% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 7.8% | 8.8% | 1.0% | 9.1% | -0.3% |
| Widowed | 4.7% | 5.5% | 0.8% | 6.1% | -0.6% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 48.4% | 45.5% | -2.9% | 48.4% | -2.9% |
| Good health | 33.4% | 35.1% | 1.7% | 33.6% | 1.5% |
| Fair health | 11.1% | 12.5% | 1.4% | 12.7% | -0.2% |
| Bad health | 4.7% | 4.9% | 0.2% | 4.0% | 0.9% |
| Very bad health | 2.3% | 2% | -0.3% | 1.2% | 0.8% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 19.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 36.5% | 22.1% | -14.4% | 18.2% | 3.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.3% | 13.4% | -3.9% | 9.6% | 3.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.5% | 15.6% | -0.9% | 13.4% | 2.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.7% | 3.6% | 0.9% | 5.3% | -1.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.8% | 22.5% | 10.7% | 16.9% | 5.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 13.3% | 19.6% | 6.3% | 33.8% | -14.2% |
| Other | 2% | 3.3% | 1.3% | 2.8% | 0.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 90.7% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Indian | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 3.1% | -1.4% |
| Pakistani | 3.2% | 1.5% | -1.7% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.0% | 0.2% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 95.9% | 90.7% | -5.2% | 81.4% | 9.3% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 0.1% | 2.2% |
In this area, 96.5% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 97.7% | 96.5% | -1.2% | 83.2% | 13.3% |
| European Union | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% | 6.1% | -4.9% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.9% | 2.3% | 1.4% | 5.6% | -3.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.8% | 96.5% | -0.3% | 83.2% | 13.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 9.8% | -8.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 2.9% | -2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.8% | 0.9% | -0.9% | 1.9% | -1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.3% | 76.7% | -2.4% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Romania | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| No passport held | 24% | 13.5% | 10.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.2% | 37.2% | -1.0% |
| Christian | 55.1% | 46.2% | 8.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 1.2% | 1.7% | -0.5% |
| Muslim | 2% | 6.5% | -4.5% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 4.6% | 6.0% | -1.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around New Road was 46.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 53.1% lower than the Brownhills average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
New Road has the 19th lowest crime rate of 42 local areas in Brownhills and the 291st lowest crime rate of 824 local areas in Walsall .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 24.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -70.1%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 90% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 32 New Road, Walsall, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2024-06-28 | £348,286 |
| 12A New Road, Walsall, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £208,000 | 2023-01-27 | £220,688 |
| 33 New Road, Walsall, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2022-11-25 | £200,480 |
| 38 New Road, Walsall, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2022-09-27 | £257,040 |
| 26 New Road, Walsall, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £262,000 | 2021-05-28 | £315,303 |
WS8 6AT area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 110 |
| Retired | 44 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Other | 7 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Manufacturing | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Education | 15 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Other | 10 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ogley Hay Nursery School Brickiln Street , Brownhills WS8 6AU | 4out of 4 | 59 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St James Primary School Great Charles Street , Brownhills WS8 6AE | 3out of 4 | 228 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Millfield Primary School Catshill Road , Brownhills WS8 6BN | 3out of 4 | 609 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School Narrow Lane , Brownhills WS8 6HX | - not rated | 672 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School Church Street , Clayhanger WS8 7EG | 3out of 4 | 1,157 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Watling Street Primary School Watling Street , Brownhills WS8 7LW | 4out of 4 | 1,404 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brownhills Ormiston Academy Deakin Avenue , Brownhills WS8 7QG | - not rated | 1,069 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shire Oak Academy Lichfield Road , Walsall Wood WS9 9PA | 2out of 4 | 1,471 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Erasmus Darwin Academy Pool Road , WS7 3QW | 3out of 4 | 2,753 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ormiston Shelfield Community Academy Broad Way , High Heath WS4 1BW | 2out of 4 | 3,108 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chase Terrace Academy Bridge Cross Road , Chase Terrace WS7 2DB | 3out of 4 | 4,551 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oakwood School Druids Walk , Walsall Wood WS9 9JS | 4out of 4 | 2,284 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chasetown Community School Church Street , Chasetown WS7 3QL | 3out of 4 | 3,043 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New Leaf Centre Pelsall Lane , WS4 1NG | - not rated | 4,287 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open House / Wings@Us | (WINGS@US Ltd), 125 High Street | 179 yd | |
| Silver Court Cafe | 16 Silver Court, Brownhills | 212 yd | |
| The Plaice to Eat | 97 High Street, Brownhills | 234 yd | |
| Smash Kebab | 80 High Street, Brownhills | 246 yd | |
| Morgans Coffee Shop | 59 High Street, Brownhills | 358 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shoulder Of Mutton | (Stonegate Pub Company Ltd), 15 Church Road | 408 yd | |
| Smithys Forge | Lichfield Road, Brownhills | 528 yd | |
| Jiggers Whistle | 5-7 High Street, Brownhills | 581 yd | |
| Sankey Working Mens Club | 166 Lichfield Road, Brownhills | 634 yd | |
| Anchor Inn | Chester Road, Brownhills | 802 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fryday Chippy and Pizza Ltd | 141 High Street, Brownhills | 146 yd | |
| Chopsticks & Wok | 121-123 High Street, Brownhills | 195 yd | |
| Subway | 75 High Street, Brownhills | 234 yd | |
| Rosemary Cantonese Takeaway | 103 High Street, Brownhills | 234 yd | |
| Just Munch | 101 High Street, Brownhills | 234 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco Stores Ltd, Silver Street | 379 yd | |
| Aldi | Aldi Food Stores Limited, High Street | 490 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St James Primary School GREAT CHARLES STREET | grass pitches, swimming pool | 285 yd |
| Holland Park SEEDS LANE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 956 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 90.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 87.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 87.8% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 79.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 169.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.