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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

WS109PU

Dingley Road

WS107DG

Wednesbury North

WS109DZ

Delville Road

WS109TH

Georgian Gardens

WS109NB

Hawthorn Terrace

WS107HR

Trouse Lane

WS107JE

The Close

WS109QJ

Sparrow Close

WS109QH

Houliston Close

WS107DY

St James Street

WS109NJ

Ash Road

WS109AE

New Hall Place

WS109ED

Hall End

WS109LU

Old Park Road

WS109BX

Meryhurst Road

WS107BH

Holyhead Road

WS109AX

Wood Green Road

WS109AJ

Corporation Street

WS109QF

Coleman Road

WS109LS

Old Park Road

WS109NF

Lime Road

WS109AU

Wood Green Road

WS109NL

Elm Avenue

WS109EP

Kendrick Street

WS109PY

Poplar Road

WS107YZ

Wednesbury North

WS107HS

Trouse Lane

WS101EQ

Wednesbury North

WS109TX

Swallow Close

WS107YA

Wednesbury North

WS109NX

Holly Road

WS109HG

Foley Street

WS109PZ

Prince George Road

WS109EX

Windmill Street

WS101EX

Wednesbury North

WS109NT

Beech Crescent

WS101BG

Wednesbury North

WS101BU

Wednesbury North

WS101DY

Wednesbury North

WS109EW

Pritchard Street

WS109AR

Addison Terrace

WS109DR

Hardy Road

WS109DU

Sheldon Avenue

WS109RB

Woden Road East

WS101EJ

Wednesbury North

WS107SH

Kings Hill Business Park

WS109NW

Pine Avenue

WS109PF

Whitley Street

WS101EN

Wednesbury North

WS109EE

Park Street

WS107HJ

Upper High Street

WS107JF

Wesley Grove

WS109BL

Hobs Road

WS109QP

Rooth Street

WS109EJ

Arundel Avenue

WS107BJ

Black Country New Road

WS109QL

Wood Green Road

WS109LX

Old Park Road

WS107PU

Meeting Street

WS109PJ

Manor House Road

WS101BN

Wednesbury North

WS107PY

Holyhead Road

WS109ET

Terrace Street

WS109SU

The Furlong

WS109QQ

Hazel Avenue

WS109PG

Manor House Road

WS109QG

Crew Road

WS109BG

Parkdale Avenue

WS107PP

Cross Street

WS109HP

Brunswick Park Road

WS109HA

Walsall Street

WS107DE

Moorcroft Drive

Data Sources

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