WS8 7NU postcode in Brownhills, Walsall
WS8 7NU is a postcode in Brownhills, in the Brownhills ward of Walsall. It is in the Aldridge-Brownhills parliamentary constituency and the West Midlands police force area, and has been in use since January 1980.
Where WS8 7NU is, and what is near it
- WS8 7NU
- Other postcodes in WS8 7: press one for its page
- 4 schools
- 2 railway stations
- 3 GP practices
- 6 bus stops
- Further out, with the distance
Points are centre points, not buildings, and nothing drawn is a boundary. Open this area on OpenStreetMap (latitude 52.6579, longitude -1.9339)
Source: Office for National Statistics (ONS) Postcode Directory, August 2026, loaded 20 October 2026; schools: Department for Education; stations and bus stops: Department for Transport; GP practices: NHS England; street map: Ordnance Survey, OS Open Zoomstack, Open Government Licence v3.0, drawn with MapLibre. How we use them
Who looks after WS8 7NU?
- WalsallCouncil, for all local services Walsall: bins, council tax, planning
- Council tax bandSet for each home, not for a postcode. The bands and a year's charge around WS8 7NU Check a council tax band on GOV.UK
- West MidlandsPolice force area
- Aldridge-BrownhillsParliamentary constituency. Its MP is Wendy Morton (Conservative), as Parliament lists them. Contact Wendy Morton
ONS places a whole postcode in one council, one ward and one constituency, from a single point. A few postcodes cross a boundary, so an address at the edge can belong to the one next door. Your council tax bill or your poll card settles it for your address.
Council, police force area and constituency: ONS Postcode Directory, August 2026. The MP: UK Parliament, read 14 October 2026.
What broadband can you get at WS8 7NU?
Every home and business at WS8 7NU can get gigabit broadband from a line, Ofcom says.
Walsall: 94%
Walsall: Over 99%
The line marks the figure across Walsall.
Source: Ofcom, Connected Nations, Spring 2026, data for January 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
When are the bins collected at WS8 7NU?
BinDayBuddy does not read Walsall Metropolitan Borough Council's collection days yet, so the council's own checker is the place to look.
Walsall Metropolitan Borough Council's bin daysSource: BinDayBuddy, built from councils' own collection systems and public data. BinDayBuddy is run by Towpath Digital, which also runs this site. How we use it
Is WS8 7NU at risk of flooding?
From rivers and the sea, long term
The Environment Agency's list of postcodes with a home or business in an area at risk of flooding from rivers or the sea does not include WS8 7NU.
Rivers and the sea only, for the land around buildings, not each building. GOV.UK's checker answers for one address, surface water included.
Source: Environment Agency, Risk of Flooding from Rivers and Sea (postcodes in areas at risk), published 6 July 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0.
From surface water, across Walsall
The Environment Agency publishes this for the whole council, not for WS8 7NU: 3,517 properties in Walsall are at high risk (2.6% of all its properties). All the figures for Walsall
Source: Environment Agency, Risk of Flooding from Surface Water, properties at risk by local authority, version 2025-09, listed 18 September 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0.
Flood warnings
The centre of WS8 7NU is not in any of the Environment Agency's flood warning or alert areas. Part of the postcode may still be, so check your own address when you sign up.
Sign up for flood warnings, free, on GOV.UK Check flood risk at another postcodeSource: Environment Agency, flood warning areas read 17 October 2026. Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use these
What do homes sell for near WS8 7NU?
Homes in WS8 7 sold for a typical £232,000 in the 12 months to August 2026, across 103 sales, up 5.5% on the 12 months before, HM Land Registry's figures show.
- Detached £275,000 25 sales
- Semi-detached £234,000 57 sales
- Terraced £200,000 13 sales
- Flat or maisonette £133,500 8 sales
Each bar is that kind's typical price, against the most expensive kind here.
Across the whole WS8 district: a typical £220,000 from 165 sales.
How we work this out: house prices by postcodeSource: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, files dated 28 September 2026. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2021. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Homes sold in WS8 7NU
HM Land Registry records 2 standard sales of homes in WS8 7NU from January 2024 to August 2026, the latest on 5 December 2025. Each sale below opens Land Registry's own record of it.
Sales at market value to a private buyer; the latest months are not complete. Own or live in a home listed here and would rather it were not? Ask us to take it off.
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, files dated 28 September 2026. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2021. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
What council tax band are homes near WS8 7NU?
The Valuation Office Agency counts about 770 homes in the neighbourhood around WS8 7NU. The largest share of them, 42%, are in council tax band B. More were built from 1965 to 1982 than in any other period (47%). A home's own band is set for that home: check it on GOV.UK.
Council tax bands, and a year's council tax
Band D in Walsall for 2026‑27: £2,627. For the bands the homes here are in, a year's council tax runs from £1,752 (band A) to £2,627 (band D); band B, the most common, is £2,044.
| Band | Homes around here | A year |
|---|---|---|
| Band A | about 120 (16%) | £1,752 |
| Band B | about 320 (42%) | £2,044 |
| Band C | about 280 (36%) | £2,336 |
| Band D | about 50 (6%) | £2,627 |
| Band E | withheld | £3,211 |
| Band F | fewer than 5 | £3,795 |
| Band G | fewer than 5 | £4,379 |
| Band H | fewer than 5 | £5,255 |
When the homes were built
- 1% Before 1900
- 1% 1900 to 1918
- 9% 1919 to 1939
- 29% 1945 to 1964
- 47% 1965 to 1982
- 11% 1983 to 1999
- None 2000 to 2009
- 1% 2010 to 2019
- None 2020 or later
2000 to 2009, 2020 or later: none of the homes the VOA counts here.
Averages for Walsall before discounts, not any one home's bill.
Council tax: Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government, Council Tax levels set by local authorities in England 2026 to 2027, Table 10, published 25 March 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Counts for the neighbourhood the centre of WS8 7NU is in (ONS area E01010304), rounded by the VOA.
Check one home's band on GOV.UKSource: Valuation Office Agency, Council Tax: stock of properties, at 31 March 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Which schools are near WS8 7NU?
The nearest open schools to WS8 7NU, in a straight line. Distance is not a catchment.
Primary
Source: Department for Education, Get Information about Schools, read 17 October 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. Each school opens its own record there. How we use it
Where is the nearest station to WS8 7NU?
The nearest railway station to the centre of WS8 7NU is Landywood Rail Station, 5.9 km away in a straight line.
- Landywood Rail Station Railway station 5.9 kmDrive
- Shenstone Rail Station Railway station 6.4 kmDrive
Straight-line distances from the centre point, not routes. Walk: under 1.2 km. Cycle: 1.2 to 5 km. Drive: further.
6 bus stops within 400 metres, the nearest Hanbury Road, 209 m away.
More stations near WS8 7NU, and how we find themSource: Department for Transport, NaPTAN, read 17 October 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Which GP surgeries are near WS8 7NU?
The nearest GP practices to the centre of WS8 7NU, in a straight line. Each sets the area it takes patients from. In England, each opens its page at the Care Quality Commission, which inspects and rates it.
- Holland Park Surgery Care Quality Commission rating: Outstanding CQC report August 2016, over 3 years old · Phone 01543 378594 900 mWalk
- Parkside Medical Practice Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report January 2020, over 3 years old · Phone 01543 728748 900 mWalk
- New Road Medical Centre Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report July 2017, over 3 years old · Phone 01543 375475 1.1 kmWalk
Source: NHS England, Organisation Data Service (GP practices), read 17 October 2026; ratings: Care Quality Commission, 1 October 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Where can I charge an electric car near WS8 7NU?
The nearest charging points to the centre of WS8 7NU, as OpenStreetMap had them on 20 October 2026:
- Gridserve Charging point · 6 chargers · Type 2, CCS, CHAdeMO · up to 50 kW 2.3 kmCycle
OpenStreetMap is mapped by volunteers. It does not have every charger, and not every one it has gives its speed or plugs. Check a charger's own app before you set off.
See more chargers on Open Charge MapSource: © OpenStreetMap contributors, Open Database Licence, map as of 20 October 2026. How we use it
Which dentists are near WS8 7NU?
The nearest to the centre of WS8 7NU, in a straight line. Those in England open their page at the Care Quality Commission, which inspects them. It gives few dentists a rating.
- D&P Brindley Place Dental Practice Phone 01543 370302 1.1 kmWalk
- Brownhills dental practice Phone 01543 377072 1.2 kmWalk
- High Street Dental Practice Phone 01543 360663 1.4 kmCycle
Source: Care Quality Commission (directory of 14 October 2026), Open Government Licence v3.0. This uses Care Quality Commission information. How we use it
Which hospitals are nearest to WS8 7NU?
The nearest NHS and private hospitals and clinics in England, in a straight line, with the Care Quality Commission's latest overall rating. One in Wales or Scotland may be nearer.
- Spire Little Aston Hospital Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report September 2026 · Phone 0121 353 2444 7.6 kmDrive
- Cannock Chase Hospital Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report February 2020, over 3 years old · Phone 01543 572757 7.6 kmDrive
Not every hospital has an accident and emergency department. In an emergency, call 999.
Source: Care Quality Commission (directory of 14 October 2026, ratings of 1 October 2026), Open Government Licence v3.0. This uses Care Quality Commission information. How we use it
Which care homes are near WS8 7NU?
The nearest care homes to the centre of WS8 7NU, in a straight line, with the Care Quality Commission's latest overall rating.
- WhiteHorse Care - Brownhills Care Quality Commission rating: Requires improvement CQC report April 2023, over 3 years old · Phone 01543 361478 200 mWalk
- Brownhills Nursing Home Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report November 2021, over 3 years old · Phone 01543 374114 950 mWalk
- Homestead Care Home Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report December 2019, over 3 years old · Phone 01543 360120 1.2 kmWalk
Source: Care Quality Commission (directory of 14 October 2026, ratings of 1 October 2026), Open Government Licence v3.0. This uses Care Quality Commission information. How we use it
Which pharmacies are near WS8 7NU?
The nearest NHS pharmacies to the centre of WS8 7NU, in a straight line. Those in England show the opening hours they gave the NHS (list published July 2026) and open their page on the NHS website. A few work online or by post only: check before you go.
- Brownhills Pharmacy Mon to Fri 9am to 6pm; Sat and Sun closed · Phone 01543 372253 900 mWalk
- Tesco Instore Pharmacy, Tesco Store Mon to Sat 8am to 8pm; Sun 10am to 4pm · Phone 0345 677 9696 1.3 kmCycle
- Chasetown Pharmacy Mon to Fri 9am to 5:30pm; Sat 9am to 1pm; Sun closed · Phone 01543 682921 1.5 kmCycle
Hours can change on bank holidays. For urgent help when a pharmacy is closed, call NHS 111.
Source: NHS Business Services Authority (phone numbers: NHS Organisation Data Service), Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Which vets are near WS8 7NU?
The nearest vets to the centre of WS8 7NU on OpenStreetMap, in a straight line. Each opens its entry on the map, with its opening hours and website where they are mapped.
- 387 Veterinary Center 5.2 kmDrive
- Pool House Veterinary Hospital 5.6 kmDrive
- firstvets 5.8 kmDrive
OpenStreetMap may not have every vet. Out of hours, ring your own vet’s number first: the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons says vets in practice must arrange round-the-clock emergency first aid and pain relief, themselves or through another service.
Source: © OpenStreetMap contributors, Open Database Licence, map as of 20 October 2026. How we use it
Is WS8 7NU in a conservation area?
The centre of WS8 7NU is not in any conservation area, listed building, tree preservation area, green belt or protected landscape that planning.data.gov.uk holds. Not every council has sent all its data, so check with the council before relying on it.
Source: planning.data.gov.uk, asked at the postcode's centre point. Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
How much crime is there near WS8 7NU?
Police.uk records 122 crimes and reports of anti-social behaviour within a mile of the centre of WS8 7NU in August 2026, the latest month it has published.
Also: burglary 9, vehicle crime 7, other crime 5, robbery 3, drugs 2.
Police.uk places each report at a nearby point, so this is an area, not a street.
Your local policing team on Police.uk How we work this out: crime by postcode, with the last 12 monthsSource: data.police.uk, from its download of 30 September 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
The official record for WS8 7NU
- Ward
- Brownhills
- Parish
- Not in a parish
- Region
- West Midlands
- Country
- England
- Built-up area
- Brownhills
- Rural or urban
- Urban, nearer to a major town or city
- In use since
- January 1980
Source: Office for National Statistics (ONS) Postcode Directory, August 2026, loaded 20 October 2026. See all our data sources
Where to check what we do not hold
- Food hygiene ratings: Food hygiene ratings, from the Food Standards Agency
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