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About

Friar Park ward is located in the western part of Sandwell, primarily a residential suburb of Wednesbury. The area is characterised by post-war housing estates, including a significant number of semi-detached and terraced homes. Local amenities are focused along Friar Park Road, which serves as a central thoroughfare providing essential shops and services. The ward contains several green spaces, such as the playing fields at Wood Green Academy, offering recreational areas for the community.

A notable feature is the presence of the historic Friar Park Mill, a former corn mill on the banks of the River Tame, which hints at the area's industrial past. The landscape includes the Tame Valley Canal, which runs along the ward's northern boundary. Housing is mixed, with some newer developments situated alongside the original estate layouts. Community facilities include primary schools and local religious centres, serving the established residential population.

Area overview

On average Friar Park has very high deprivation and low crime levels, with around 78 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 19% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. Approximately 36.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Friar Park is £41,589 per year. There are 5 schools in Friar Park: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Friar Park is home to around 12,790 people, with a population density of about 4,232.7 per km².

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
78
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
36.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Friar Park Population
12,790
Population density
4,232.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
40.19(+4%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.99(+23%)
Vehicle crime
8.13(+25%)
Anti-social behaviour
5.71(-47%)
Other theft
5.08(-11%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
9,986
78.05%
Indian
594
4.64%
Other White
395
3.09%
Caribbean
377
2.95%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
285
2.23%
Total population: 12,794

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
3,225
33.33%
Level 4 qualifications or above
1,561
16.13%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,444
14.92%
Level 3 (A level)
1,425
14.73%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,234
12.75%
Total 16+ residents: 9,677

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
1,750
35.3%
Owns outright
1,349
27.21%
Owns with a mortgage
1,241
25.04%
Private landlord or letting agency
420
8.47%
Other social rented
86
1.73%
Total households: 4,957

Property prices in Friar Park

Median price£220,000
Price per sq ft£265
Sales (last 12 months)56
Typical range (middle 50%)£201K – £241K

Based on 56 recent sales, the median property price is £220,000 (about £265 per square foot) in Friar Park area, with individual transactions ranging from £62,000 up to £344,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Friar Park over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached3£265,000£265
Semi-Detached33£225,000£271
Terraced19£210,000£255
Flats1£62,000£94

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Friar Park

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Friar Park.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£221,500£77,500£120,000£109,500
2017£170,000£68,625£122,750£127,500
2018£161,975£69,000£135,500£129,000
2019£186,000£71,998£136,500£135,000
2020£200,000£85,000£157,000£151,750
2021£215,000£91,000£167,000£160,000
2022£225,000£97,750£191,500£180,000
2023£285,000£116,000£205,000£180,000
2024£275,000£100,000£206,000£185,000
2025£257,500£105,000£215,000£202,000
2026£236,500£217,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Friar Park.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Friar Park.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£182£167£147£127
2017£177£149£153£148
2018£210£140£161£155
2019£200£151£174£154
2020£214£155£190£180
2021£217£157£203£193
2022£255£171£240£232
2023£348£207£243£238
2024£299£202£247£224
2025£269£203£265£253
2026£277£257
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Friar Park.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Friar Park in the last year.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Sandwell district.

Band A£1,496
Band B£1,746
Band C£1,995
Band D£2,244
Band E£2,743
Band F£3,242
Band G£3,741
Band H£4,489

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local government

Elected councillors for Friar Park ward.

Local councillors

Elizabeth Ann Giles

Friar Park - Elected 2 May 2024

Labour Party

Frequently asked questions about Friar Park

Is Friar Park safe?

Friar Park records about 78 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Friar Park?

The median sale price in Friar Park is £220,000 (about £265 per square foot) based on 56 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Friar Park?

Friar Park has 4 primary schools (3 Good) and 1 secondary school (1 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Friar Park?

Friar Park scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Friar Park sits around rank 5,948 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Friar Park?

The average household income in Friar Park is around £41,589 per year, and 36% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Friar Park?

Friar Park is represented by 1 elected councillor: Elizabeth Ann Giles (Labour Party).

All postcodesin Friar Park

WS100JF

Dorsett Road

WS100DX

Crankhall Lane

WS100NB

Carisbrooke Crescent

WS100BF

Friar Park

WS100EP

Bishop Road

WS100ST

Berkshire Crescent

WS100HU

Carrington Road

WS100AL

Friar Park

WS100RX

Collins Road

WS100RS

Essex Avenue

WS100SX

Rutland Road

WS100HT

Manor Road

WS100LW

Addison Road

WS100EF

Crankhall Lane

WS100PJ

Woden Road East

WS100JZ

Sandpit Close

WS100HW

Bassett Road

WS100PW

Darby Road

WS100HL

Keir Road

WS100AP

Friar Park

WS100TA

Friar Park Road

WS100RE

Friar Street

WS100TR

Westmore Way

WS100RA

St Lukes Road

WS100TL

Suffolk Road

WS100QN

Oxford Street

WS100QR

Moor Street

WS100SP

Sussex Avenue

WS100HH

Bassett Road

WS100GB

Manifold Way

WS100DL

Scott Avenue

WS100PN

Darby Road

WS100GD

St Peter Croft

WS100DW

Woden Road South

WS100SR

Rutland Road

WS100EQ

Crankhall Lane

WS100EJ

Eldalade Way

WS100LB

Friar Park Road

WS100JH

Cobham Road

WS100EX

Walton Road

WS100EA

Lancaster Avenue

WS100JJ

Carrington Road

WS100JQ

Dorsett Road

WS100SJ

Durham Road

WS100EY

Price Road

WS100JN

Worleys Wharf Avenue

WS100SW

Norfolk Drive

WS100TU

Harewood Avenue

WS100RZ

Collins Road

WS100QF

Brookside

WS100UD

Gillingham Close

WS100JR

Friar Park Road

WS100JA

Carisbrooke Road

WS100RP

Park Hill

WS100TE

Remembrance Road

WS100QD

Elwell Street

WS100HJ

Freeman Road

WS100RJ

Maple Avenue

WS100TN

Warwick Avenue

WS100EW

Booth Road

WS100PH

Woden Road East

WS100QQ

Crankhall Lane

WS100QJ

Oldbury Street

WS100HQ

Freeman Road

WS100JL

Carrington Road

WS100EN

Booth Road

WS100TJ

Coronation Road

WS100QH

Crankhall Lane

WS100EE

Crankhall Lane

WS100PS

Village Walk

WS100QU

Moor Street

WS100TZ

Shelton Close

WS100HN

Bassett Road

WS100JB

Carisbrooke Road

WS100SL

Friar Park

WS100RQ

Woden Road East

WS100TD

Remembrance Road

WS100SD

Kent Road

WS100GF

St David Drive

WS100DF

Hydes Road

WS100LL

Asbury Road

WS100EZ

Price Road

WS100LA

School Road

WS100DQ

Stonehouse Crescent

WS100SH

Denbigh Drive

WS100RL

Tame Avenue

WS100HX

Carrington Road

WS100RW

Rachael Gardens

WS100HP

Manor Road

WS100DJ

Shaftesbury Road

WS100QA

Hamstead Terrace

WS100RT

Devon Road

WS100QE

Melia Drive

WS100GE

St Christopher Drive

WS100QZ

Brookside

WS100TW

Coronation Road

WS100QY

St. Lukes Road

WS100QW

Kilvert Road

WS100HD

William Green Road

WS100DY

Crankhall Lane