Living in WS6, South Staffordshire
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around WS6 in South Staffordshire. Built from the same sources as every property report on this site, not opinion or marketing copy.
House prices
Average price in South Staffordshire: £310,258, up 5.8% on a year ago (2026-06). The wider West Midlands average is £234,731.
What actually sold around WS6
138 recorded home sales on the streets around central WS6 in the last 2 years, with a median of £249,000 and a range from £68,400 to £585,000. Mostly semi-detached houses.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 88 WESTBOURNE AVENUE, WS6 7DF | semi-detached | £330,000 | 2026-05-22 |
| 73 QUINTON AVENUE, WS6 6LP | detached | £256,000 | 2026-05-20 |
| 13 BEAUMONT CLOSE, WS6 6EA | semi-detached | £280,000 | 2026-05-01 |
| 8 THE CROFT, WS6 7QB | terraced | £235,000 | 2026-04-23 |
| 21 VALLEY GREEN, WS6 7QD | semi-detached | £210,000 | 2026-03-31 |
| 10 CHESTNUT DRIVE, WS6 6LU | semi-detached | £226,500 | 2026-03-27 |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Every sale of a registered property in England and Wales appears here once it completes, so the most recent weeks are always still filling in.
Schools nearby
27 schools within 3 miles , of which 89% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glenthorne Community Primary School | Primary | Good | 0.2 mi |
| Great Wyrley Academy | Secondary | Good | 0.5 mi |
| Cheslyn Hay Academy | Secondary | Good | 0.8 mi |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School | Primary | Good | 1.8 mi |
| St John's Primary Academy | Primary | Good | 2.4 mi |
| Gorsemoor Primary School | Primary | Good | 2.5 mi |
19 state primary and 5 state secondary schools within range, and no fee-paying schools.
What people here do for work
The most common occupations among working residents, from the 2021 Census. This is occupation rather than industry: it says what people do, not which industries employ them.
| Occupation group | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Professional occupations | 14.7% |
| Skilled trades | 14.7% |
| Associate professional and technical | 13.8% |
| Caring, leisure and other service | 12.2% |
| Managers, directors and senior officials | 9.5% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
107 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central WS6 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime.
Flood risk
Zone 1 (low probability). This is the Environment Agency's flood zone for the area's centre point, an individual property's own risk can differ, especially near a specific watercourse.
Deprivation
This area falls in decile 8 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (least deprived nationally), based on South Staffordshire's figures.
Common questions about WS6
What is the average house price in WS6?
The average sold price in South Staffordshire is £310,258 as of 2026-06, according to the UK House Price Index.
Are house prices rising in WS6?
Prices in South Staffordshire are up 5.8% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in WS6?
The median of 138 recorded sales around central WS6 in the last 2 years is £249,000, ranging from £68,400 to £585,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in WS6?
27 schools sit within 3 miles of central WS6, and 89% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in WS6?
107 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central WS6 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Is WS6 at risk of flooding?
Central WS6 sits in Zone 1 (low probability) for river and sea flooding (Environment Agency). Individual addresses vary, so check the full report for a specific property.
Is WS6 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 89% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £249,000; the area sits in decile 8 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 107 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is WS6 safe?
107 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central WS6 in 2026-06, according to Police.uk. The most common category was violent crime. Crime counts follow how many people are around, so a busy district records more than a quiet one of the same size.
Neighbouring districts
Weighing two up? WS6 or WS11, WS6 or WS3, WS6 or WS12.
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