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Wednesbury North

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About

Wednesbury North ward lies in the north of the Sandwell borough, centred around the historic market town of Wednesbury itself. The area is primarily residential, with a mix of Victorian terraced housing and more modern estates. Its landscape is defined by several key arterial roads, including the busy A461, which connects it to neighbouring towns. The ward contains local commercial centres along Church Hill and Wood Green Road, providing essential services and retail for residents.

A notable landmark is the Church of St. Bartholomew, with its origins dating back to the 13th century, situated near the traditional market area. The ward includes green spaces such as Brunswick Park and the grounds of Wednesbury Museum and Art Gallery, a distinctive Victorian building known for its local history collections. The terrain features gentle slopes, with some areas offering views across the wider Black Country landscape from its elevated positions.

Area overview

On average Wednesbury North has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 138 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 29.0% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Wednesbury North is £41,332 per year. There are 8 schools in Wednesbury North: 6 primary (1 Outstanding and 4 Good) and 2 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Wednesbury North is home to around 13,319 people, with a population density of about 3,673.9 per km2.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
138
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
29%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Wednesbury North Population
13,319
Population density
3,673.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
59.61(+56%)
Shoplifting
41.82(+378%)
Vehicle crime
17.12(+160%)
Other theft
17.12(+199%)
Criminal damage and arson
13.51(+88%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
9,275
69.63%
Bangladeshi
1,471
11.04%
Indian
714
5.36%
Other White
447
3.36%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
216
1.62%
Total population: 13,320

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
3,032
29.13%
Level 4 qualifications or above
2,123
20.4%
Level 3 (A level)
1,580
15.18%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,549
14.88%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,216
11.68%
Total 16+ residents: 10,409

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,380
27.56%
Owns with a mortgage
1,298
25.92%
Social rents from council
1,126
22.49%
Private landlord or letting agency
823
16.44%
Other social rented
272
5.43%
Total households: 5,007

Property prices in Wednesbury North

Based on 66 recent sales, the median property price is £216,500 in Wednesbury North area, with individual transactions ranging from £93,000 up to £455,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Wednesbury North in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Wednesbury North over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached7£265,000
Flats8£121,700
Semi-Detached32£233,000
Terraced19£190,000

10 years median price trend in Wednesbury North

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Wednesbury North.

All postcodes in Wednesbury North

WS101BW

Wednesbury North

WS101AT

Wednesbury North

WS109PW

Manor House Road

WS109AY

Clarkson Road

WS109HP

Brunswick Park Road

WS109PE

Manor Gardens

WS101EJ

Wednesbury North

WS109DN

North Street

WS109RU

Westbury Avenue

WS109TR

Blenheim Drive

WS107EQ

Portway Road

WS107XB

Patent Drive

WS109EN

Walsall Street

WS109NT

Beech Crescent

WS109BD

Hobs Road

WS109HS

Victoria Place

WS107DQ

Holyhead Road

WS107PY

Holyhead Road

WS109BP

Hales Road

WS109LU

Old Park Road

WS109RD

Woden Road East

WS107DG

Wednesbury North

WS109AX

Wood Green Road

WS109EH

Walsall Street

WS109LY

Hawthorn Road

WS109LZ

Willow Avenue

WS109TT

The Furlong

WS107HF

Upper High Street

WS107HU

Wellcroft Street

WS107PJ

Dale Street

WS109AD

Spring Head

WS109BT

Myvod Road

WS109DL

St Marys Road

WS109YA

Wednesbury North

WS107HQ

Upper High Street

WS107HR

Trouse Lane

WS107HT

Whitehouse Avenue

WS107JG

The Marsh

WS107JN

Wednesbury Trading Estate

WS109AE

New Hall Place

WS109ET

Terrace Street

WS109EZ

Windmill Street

WS107PD

Holyhead Road

WS109DS

Handley Street

WS109EU

Arundel Avenue

WS107PS

Meeting Street

WS109EW

Pritchard Street

WS109FE

Spring Head

WS109TP

Richard Wattis Drive

WS100AE

James Watt Drive

WS107JJ

Lloyd Street

WS109BY

Walsall Street

WS109EJ

Arundel Avenue

WS107DD

Hallens Drive

WS107HX

Darlaston Road

WS109QX

St Pauls Road

WS107JE

The Close

WS107WY

Wednesbury North

WS109AT

New Hall Place

WS109AU

Wood Green Road

WS109TL

Waldron Close

WS109UA

Woodman Close

WS107QD

Bilston Road

WS109AJ

Corporation Street

WS109PS

Park Lane

WS109UB

Brunswick Gardens

WS101DX

Wednesbury North

WS107BJ

Black Country New Road

WS107SH

Kings Hill Business Park

WS109PJ

Manor House Road

WS109PP

Harcourt Road

WS107DZ

Portway Road

WS107PW

Meeting Street

WS109NF

Lime Road

WS109PF

Whitley Street

WS107HY

Blakedon Road

WS107PH

Meeting Street

WS109BX

Meryhurst Road

WS109PB

Allen Road

WS107HZ

Bilston Road

WS107PQ

King Street

WS109BA

Vicarage Road

WS109DQ

Longmore Street

WS109LN

Goldby Drive

WS109NA

Hawthorn Road

WS109QR

Brunswick Park Road

WS107JD

Bilston Road

WS109QW

Wood Green Road

WS107NU

High Bullen

WS109HE

Walsall Street

WS109NQ

The Oval

WS101BN

Wednesbury North

WS107EP

Monway Terrace

WS109BU

Myvod Road

WS109BZ

Walsall Street

WS109EL

Walsall Street

WS107SP

Old Park Road

WS109AB

Gregory Close

WS109AP

Railway Terrace

WS109DH

Reservoir Passage

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.