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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

WS109HH

Brunswick Park Road

WS109QF

Coleman Road

WS108YX

Wednesbury North

WS109AF

Wharfedale Street

WS109BS

Hales Road

WS109DZ

Delville Road

WS101EQ

Wednesbury North

WS109NJ

Ash Road

WS109AR

Addison Terrace

WS109DR

Hardy Road

WS109EA

Delville Road

WS109EQ

Hollies Drive

WS109AS

Trinity Grove

WS109BJ

Hobs Road

WS109BW

Hobs Road

WS109RQ

Franchise Gardens

WS107DY

St James Street

WS107PT

Queen Street

WS107YZ

Wednesbury North

WS101EN

Wednesbury North

WS101EW

Wednesbury North

WS109QD

Myvod Road

WS109QL

Wood Green Road

WS109RY

Beebee Road

WS109UD

John Fletcher Close

WS109PQ

Manor House Road

WS109GB

Brunswick Park Road

WS109NU

Woden Road North

WS109QY

Axletree Way

WS109SX

Hydes Road

WS109DJ

Church Hill

WS109DP

Vicarage Road

WS109EX

Windmill Street

WS109QB

Barlow Road

WS109NS

Beech Road

WS107QA

Archer Close

WS109BN

Goldicroft Road

WS109PN

Beaumont Road

WS107BH

Holyhead Road

WS107DX

Dudley Street

WS107JF

Wesley Grove

WS107PP

Cross Street

WS109EE

Park Street

WS109FA

Brunswick Park Road

WS109QP

Rooth Street

WS109DT

Handley Street

WS109HT

Carnegie Drive

WS109LR

Old Park Industrial Estate

WS109NH

The Oval

WS109ED

Hall End

WS107JQ

Mark Road

WS107PL

Wednesbury North

WS109AG

Wharfedale Street

WS109QQ

Hazel Avenue

WS109RB

Woden Road East

WS101BG

Wednesbury North

WS107HD

Union Street

WS107PU

Meeting Street

WS109AQ

Corporation Street

WS109PX

Alder Road

WS107BF

Camp Street

WS109ES

Moatfield Terrace

WS109QA

Barlow Road

WS107EY

High Bullen

WS109DE

Little Hill

WS109FB

Brunswick Terrace

WS109PD

Fred Smith Close

WS107JH

Mark Avenue

WS109QE

Myvod Road

WS109EG

St Bartholomews Terrace

WS109HF

Vicar Street

WS109HG

Foley Street

WS107JB

Bilston Road

WS107PZ

Holyhead Road

WS109AH

Oakeswell Street

WS109PZ

Prince George Road

WS109QT

Wood Green Road

WS101DE

Wednesbury North

WS109BG

Parkdale Avenue

WS109NR

Beech Road

WS109LP

Hodgkiss Close

WS109QJ

Sparrow Close

WS109RT

Westbury Road

WS109TJ

Dove Close

WS109AZ

Longcroft Avenue

WS109DY

Churchfields Road

WS109HQ

Foley Street

WS109SU

The Furlong

WS109NL

Elm Avenue

WS109PA

Simcox Road

WS109PH

Manor House Road

WS101DY

Wednesbury North

WS107HP

High Bullen

WS107HS

Trouse Lane

WS107YA

Wednesbury North

WS109AW

Addison Street

WS109DW

Vicarage Road

WS109PU

Dingley Road

WS109PY

Poplar Road

WS109RG

Franchise Street

Data Sources

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