Postcode district
WS8: house prices and neighbourhoods
The WS8 postcode district (Cannock Chase, Lichfield, Walsall): 323 live postcodes across 7 neighbourhoods, with official figures as of 3 October 2026.
Typical house price
£210,125
Median of 34 resales of existing houses in WS8, Aug 2025 to Aug 2026.
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data
Typical flat price
£132,000
Median of 6 resales of existing flats in WS8, Aug 2025 to Aug 2026.
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data
Neighbourhoods in WS8
| Neighbourhood | Council | Typical house | Typical flat | Affluence today | Signs of gentrification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norton Canes | Cannock Chase | £250,000 | – | Middle income | Clear signs |
| Burntwood Chase Terrace & Hammerwich | Lichfield | £260,000 | – | Middle income | Few signs |
| Burntwood West | Lichfield | £242,000 | £145,975 | Middle income | Few signs |
| Aldridge North | Walsall | £290,000 | – | Affluent | Few signs |
| Brownhills | Walsall | £204,000 | – | Below average income | Mixed signs |
| Brownhills West & Clayhanger | Walsall | £225,000 | – | Below average income | Clear signs |
| Walsall Wood | Walsall | £240,000 | £125,000 | Below average income | Few signs |
Each neighbourhood's figures are the median resale prices of houses and flats, Affluence today and the gentrification indication from its own page.
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