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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 135 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
135
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
58.86(+52%)
Shoplifting
44.6(+413%)
Vehicle crime
19.07(+193%)
Other theft
13.81(+143%)
Criminal damage and arson
13.06(+79%)
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 74 recent sales, the median property price is £215,500 in Wednesbury North area, with individual transactions ranging from £56,500 up to £444,000.

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, median price per square metre, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Wednesbury North over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached9£268,000£3,149
Flats12£114,975£2,149
Semi-Detached35£230,000£2,720
Terraced18£215,000£2,503

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

WS109HH

Brunswick Park Road

WS109LY

Hawthorn Road

WS109BQ

Vimy Road

WS109PT

Park Lane

WS107HT

Whitehouse Avenue

WS109TJ

Dove Close

WS109BS

Hales Road

WS109PX

Alder Road

WS109HR

Galahad Way

WS107BF

Camp Street

WS109EU

Arundel Avenue

WS109AZ

Longcroft Avenue

WS109DE

Little Hill

WS109HL

Brunswick Park Road

WS107PW

Meeting Street

WS109QE

Myvod Road

WS109BT

Myvod Road

WS107PH

Meeting Street

WS109DN

North Street

WS109AG

Wharfedale Street

WS107WY

Wednesbury North

WS109PE

Manor Gardens

WS107JH

Mark Avenue

WS109HT

Carnegie Drive

WS109EN

Walsall Street

WS109PR

Park Lane

WS100AE

James Watt Drive

WS107HB

Union Street

WS107PQ

King Street

WS107EY

High Bullen

WS109AH

Oakeswell Street

WS109BD

Hobs Road

WS109YA

Wednesbury North

WS109AF

Wharfedale Street

WS107EQ

Portway Road

WS109QB

Barlow Road

WS109AA

Ridding Lane

WS109QY

Axletree Way

WS101DX

Wednesbury North

WS109BB

Jockey Lane

WS109EG

St Bartholomews Terrace

WS109PP

Harcourt Road

WS109FB

Brunswick Terrace

WS109BH

Vimy Terrace

WS109SY

Hydes Road

WS109PQ

Manor House Road

WS109RY

Beebee Road

WS109PN

Beaumont Road

WS109LZ

Willow Avenue

WS107PT

Queen Street

WS109DB

Squires Walk

WS109PB

Allen Road

WS109EH

Walsall Street

WS109AT

New Hall Place

WS109BN

Goldicroft Road

WS109DW

Vicarage Road

WS109EF

Delville Close

WS109DG

Church Hill

WS109PW

Manor House Road

WS107HZ

Bilston Road

WS107XB

Patent Drive

WS109RQ

Franchise Gardens

WS109BE

The Crescent

WS109PL

Manor House Road

WS107XD

Black Country New Road

WS109UD

John Fletcher Close

WS109DF

Church Hill

WS109PA

Simcox Road

WS107HL

Upper High Street

WS109RG

Franchise Street

WS109BU

Myvod Road

WS109HS

Victoria Place

WS107HU

Wellcroft Street

WS109DX

Churchfields Road

WS109QT

Wood Green Road

WS107QE

Cinder Way

WS109QU

St Paul's Road

WS109PH

Manor House Road

WS109QS

Wood Green Road

WS107HX

Darlaston Road

WS109NS

Beech Road

WS101BW

Wednesbury North

WS109AP

Railway Terrace

WS109AY

Clarkson Road

WS109UB

Brunswick Gardens

WS109LT

Melford Mews

WS107DB

Wednesbury North

WS109PS

Park Lane

WS107DZ

Portway Road

WS109AB

Gregory Close

WS107NU

High Bullen

WS107SG

Woden Road West

WS109TU

Franchise Street

WS100PQ

Park Hill

WS107JQ

Mark Road

WS101EW

Wednesbury North

WS101EG

Wednesbury North

WS109YP

Wednesbury North

WS107HP

High Bullen

WS109ES

Moatfield Terrace

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/07/2026.