Seeds Lane is in Walsall and in Walsall district. WS8 6HU 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 Seeds Lane, Walsall, WS8 6HU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WS8 6HY, WS8 6HR, WS8 6HX, WS8 6HT, WS8 6JW, WS8 6AE, WS8 6HS, WS8 6PB, WS8 6ED.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around WS8 6HU is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.6% | 50.2% | 1.6% | 51.0% | -0.8% |
| Male | 51.4% | 49.8% | -1.6% | 49.0% | 0.8% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of WS8 6HU there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 54.8% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 17.8% | 29.3% | 11.5% | 37.9% | -8.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 62.3% | 54.8% | -7.5% | 44.2% | 10.6% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 0.5% | -1.1% | 2.2% | -1.7% |
| Divorced | 11.5% | 8.5% | -3.0% | 9.1% | -0.6% |
| Widowed | 6.8% | 6.9% | 0.1% | 6.1% | 0.8% |
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 | 33.8% | 42.6% | 8.8% | 48.4% | -5.8% |
| Good health | 46.4% | 37.2% | -9.2% | 33.6% | 3.6% |
| Fair health | 13.5% | 15.7% | 2.2% | 12.7% | 3.0% |
| Bad health | 5% | 4.5% | -0.5% | 4.0% | 0.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 22.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 36.1% | 26.6% | -9.5% | 18.2% | 8.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.7% | 12.2% | -2.5% | 9.6% | 2.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.6% | 14.9% | 1.3% | 13.4% | 1.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.2% | 8% | 2.8% | 5.3% | 2.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11% | 15.4% | 4.4% | 16.9% | -1.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 12% | 22.3% | 10.3% | 33.8% | -11.5% |
| Other | 7.3% | 0.5% | -6.8% | 2.8% | -2.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.2% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| White | 98.2% | 98.2% | 0.0% | 81.4% | 16.8% |
In this area, 97.3% 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 | 96.4% | 97.3% | 0.9% | 83.2% | 14.1% |
| European Union | 1.4% | 2.2% | 0.8% | 6.1% | -3.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.4% | -0.5% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.4% | 97.3% | 0.9% | 83.2% | 14.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0.5% | 2.7% | 2.2% | 9.8% | -7.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.3% | 0% | -2.3% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.5% | 76.7% | 5.8% |
| Other EU countries | 1.8% | 1.5% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 15.2% | 13.5% | 1.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 29.8% | 37.2% | -7.4% |
| Christian | 60% | 46.2% | 13.8% |
| Muslim | 3.1% | 6.5% | -3.4% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 6.7% | 6.0% | 0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Seeds Lane was 67.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 32.0% lower than the Brownhills average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Seeds Lane has the 21st lowest crime rate of 42 local areas in Brownhills and the 407th highest crime rate of 827 local areas in Walsall .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 38.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -72.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Seeds Lane, Walsall, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2024-11-15 | £225,714 |
| 26 Seeds Lane, Walsall, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £243,000 | 2024-04-19 | £269,297 |
| 62 Seeds Lane, Walsall, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £395,000 | 2024-02-02 | £424,841 |
| 39 Seeds Lane, Walsall, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2023-07-21 | £300,543 |
| 27 Seeds Lane, Walsall, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £402,500 | 2022-12-09 | £425,298 |
The percentage of retired residents living in WS8 6HU area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 37% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 69 |
| Full-Time Employee | 56 |
| Part-Time Employee | 15 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Education | 9 |
| Human health and social work activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Other | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 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 | 483 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School Narrow Lane , Brownhills WS8 6HX | - not rated | 206 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School Narrow Lane , Brownhills WS8 6HX | 3out of 4 | 206 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ogley Hay Junior School Great Charles Street , Brownhills WS8 6AE | - not rated | 217 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St James Primary School Great Charles Street , Brownhills WS8 6AE | - not rated | 337 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St James Academy Great Charles Street , Brownhills WS8 6AE | 3out of 4 | 337 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brownhills School Deakin Avenue , Brownhills WS8 7QG | - not rated | 559 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brownhills Ormiston Academy Deakin Avenue , Brownhills WS8 7QG | 3out of 4 | 559 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shire Oak Academy Lichfield Road , Walsall Wood WS9 9PA | - not rated | 2,011 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Shire Oak School (A Science College) Lichfield Road , Walsall Wood WS9 9PA | - not rated | 2,011 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Erasmus Darwin Academy Pool Road , WS7 3QW | 3out of 4 | 2,223 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ridgeway Middle School Grange Road , WS7 8TP | - not rated | 2,828 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Springhill Middle School Moss Bank Avenue , WS7 8UN | - not rated | 3,406 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chase Terrace Middle School Rugeley Road , Chase Terrace WS7 8AJ | - not rated | 4,041 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Boney Hay Middle School Chorley Road , WS7 8PF | - not rated | 5,193 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chasetown Community School Church Street , Chasetown WS7 3QL | - not rated | 2,510 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakwood School Druids Walk , Walsall Wood WS9 9JS | 4out of 4 | 2,820 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakwood School Druids Walk , Walsall Wood WS9 9JS | - not rated | 2,820 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| High Heath Special School Green Lane , Shelfield WS4 1RB | - not rated | 5,246 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Cafe | 29 High Street, Brownhills | 296 yd | |
| Brownhills Desserts | (The Dessertery Ltd), 1 Church Road | 341 yd | |
| Star Coffee Shop | 47 High Street, Brownhills | 366 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | 51 High Street, Brownhills | 392 yd | |
| Morgans Coffee Shop | 59 High Street, Brownhills | 401 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smithys Forge | Lichfield Road, Brownhills | 100 yd | |
| Jiggers Whistle | 5-7 High Street, Brownhills | 292 yd | |
| Shoulder Of Mutton | (Stonegate Pub Company Ltd), 15 Church Road | 339 yd | |
| Hungry Horse (Hussey Arms) | Chester Road North, Brownhills | 556 yd | |
| Sankey Working Mens Club | 166 Lichfield Road, Brownhills | 557 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cardomon Spice | 11 High Street, Brownhills | 298 yd | |
| No. 1 Pizza | 31 High Street, Brownhills | 302 yd | |
| Nanzza Ltd | 13 High Street, Brownhills | 313 yd | |
| Dixy Chicken | 36 High Street, Brownhills | 390 yd | |
| Ginos dial a pizza | 44 High Street, Brownhills | 418 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi | Aldi Food Stores Limited, High Street | 355 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Stores Ltd, Silver Street | 523 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Holland Park SEEDS LANE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 333 yd |
| St James Primary School GREAT CHARLES STREET | grass pitches, swimming pool | 350 yd |
| Brownhills School DEAKIN AVENUE | grass pitches, squash courts, swimming pool | 555 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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 | 39.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 106.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 8.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.