Hay Grove is in Brownhills, Walsall and in Walsall district. WS8 6JW is located in the Brownhills electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Aldridge-Brownhills. This postcode has been in use since 1998-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Hay Grove, Brownhills, Walsall, WS8 6JW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WS8 6HT, WS8 6HR, WS8 6AE, WS8 6HY, WS8 6HU, WS8 6HX, WS8 6AD, WS8 6AG, WS8 6AA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around WS8 6JW is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50% | 51.2% | 1.2% | 51.0% | 0.2% |
| Male | 50% | 48.8% | -1.2% | 49.0% | -0.2% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 23% | 31% | 8.0% | 37.9% | -6.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 60.2% | 44.8% | -15.4% | 44.2% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 2.9% | 0.8% | -2.1% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Divorced | 9% | 14.3% | 5.3% | 9.1% | 5.2% |
| Widowed | 4.9% | 9.1% | 4.2% | 6.1% | 3.0% |
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 | 38.1% | 41.2% | 3.1% | 48.4% | -7.2% |
| Good health | 37.1% | 37.2% | 0.1% | 33.6% | 3.6% |
| Fair health | 17.9% | 14.5% | -3.4% | 12.7% | 1.8% |
| Bad health | 5.6% | 5.4% | -0.2% | 4.0% | 1.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 1.7% | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
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 17.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 35.2% | 27.4% | -7.8% | 18.2% | 9.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.3% | 13.1% | -6.2% | 9.6% | 3.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.8% | 11.9% | -2.9% | 13.4% | -1.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.5% | 5.6% | 3.1% | 5.3% | 0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9% | 20.6% | 11.6% | 16.9% | 3.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 16% | 17.1% | 1.1% | 33.8% | -16.7% |
| Other | 3.3% | 4.4% | 1.1% | 2.8% | 1.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.3% 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% |
| Chinese | 0.7% | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Black African | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 1% | 0.7% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 96.7% | 95.3% | -1.4% | 81.4% | 13.9% |
| Other | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
In this area, 96.3% 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 | 97.4% | 96.3% | -1.1% | 83.2% | 13.1% |
| European Union | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 6.1% | -4.8% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 5.6% | -3.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 0.3% | -1.0% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.4% | 96.3% | -1.1% | 83.2% | 13.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 9.8% | -8.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.7% | 1.3% | 0.6% | 2.9% | -1.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.7% | 0.3% | -1.4% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.5% | 76.7% | 1.8% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 1% | 1.5% | -0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 19.2% | 13.5% | 5.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.7% | 37.2% | 2.5% |
| Christian | 50.5% | 46.2% | 4.3% |
| Muslim | 0.3% | 6.5% | -6.2% |
| Sikh | 2% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 7.1% | 6.0% | 1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hay Grove was 20.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 79.3% lower than the Brownhills average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Hay Grove has the 5th lowest crime rate of 42 local areas in Brownhills and the 78th lowest crime rate of 824 local areas in Walsall .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 13.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 175.0%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 66% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Hay Grove, Walsall, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2024-10-31 | £176,497 |
| 7 Hay Grove, Walsall, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2024-07-05 | £238,118 |
| 11 Hay Grove, Walsall, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2020-09-04 | £201,707 |
| 9 Hay Grove, Walsall, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2020-03-06 | £203,871 |
| 5 Hay Grove, Walsall, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2019-08-09 | £185,538 |
WS8 6JW area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 22% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
WS8 6JW area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 81 |
| Retired | 55 |
| Self-Employed | 30 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Other | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Manufacturing | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Education | 13 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Other | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 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 | 396 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 | 269 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School Narrow Lane , Brownhills WS8 6HX | - not rated | 302 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Watling Street Primary School Watling Street , Brownhills WS8 7LW | 4out of 4 | 952 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Millfield Primary School Catshill Road , Brownhills WS8 6BN | 3out of 4 | 1,019 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School Church Street , Clayhanger WS8 7EG | 3out of 4 | 1,361 yd | Voluntary controlled 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 | 664 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shire Oak Academy Lichfield Road , Walsall Wood WS9 9PA | 2out of 4 | 1,923 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Erasmus Darwin Academy Pool Road , WS7 3QW | 3out of 4 | 2,324 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ormiston Shelfield Community Academy Broad Way , High Heath WS4 1BW | 2out of 4 | 3,375 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chase Terrace Academy Bridge Cross Road , Chase Terrace WS7 2DB | 3out of 4 | 4,145 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chasetown Community School Church Street , Chasetown WS7 3QL | 3out of 4 | 2,610 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakwood School Druids Walk , Walsall Wood WS9 9JS | 4out of 4 | 2,724 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| New Leaf Centre Pelsall Lane , WS4 1NG | - not rated | 4,514 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Cafe | 29 High Street, Brownhills | 240 yd | |
| Brownhills Desserts | (The Dessertery Ltd), 1 Church Road | 258 yd | |
| Star Coffee Shop | 47 High Street, Brownhills | 265 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | 51 High Street, Brownhills | 274 yd | |
| Morgans Coffee Shop | 59 High Street, Brownhills | 281 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smithys Forge | Lichfield Road, Brownhills | 83 yd | |
| Shoulder Of Mutton | (Stonegate Pub Company Ltd), 15 Church Road | 236 yd | |
| Jiggers Whistle | 5-7 High Street, Brownhills | 288 yd | |
| Sankey Working Mens Club | 166 Lichfield Road, Brownhills | 497 yd | |
| Hungry Horse (Hussey Arms) | Chester Road North, Brownhills | 698 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| No. 1 Pizza | 31 High Street, Brownhills | 261 yd | |
| Nanzza Ltd | 13 High Street, Brownhills | 263 yd | |
| Cardomon Spice | 11 High Street, Brownhills | 282 yd | |
| Dixy Chicken | 36 High Street, Brownhills | 298 yd | |
| Ginos dial a pizza | 44 High Street, Brownhills | 315 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi | Aldi Food Stores Limited, High Street | 292 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Stores Ltd, Silver Street | 408 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St James Primary School GREAT CHARLES STREET | grass pitches, swimming pool | 180 yd |
| Holland Park SEEDS LANE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 505 yd |
| Brownhills School DEAKIN AVENUE | grass pitches, squash courts, swimming pool | 698 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 28.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 30.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 46.15 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 46.15 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 5.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 8.45 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.