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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 76 recent sales, the median property price is £221,000 in Wednesbury North area, with individual transactions ranging from £56,500 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
Detached14£279,000
Flats8£114,500
Semi-Detached32£240,500
Terraced22£201,500

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

WS109HJ

Pound Road

WS109NE

Lime Road

WS109PR

Park Lane

WS109QS

Wood Green Road

WS109RZ

Park Lane

WS109TX

Swallow Close

WS101AT

Wednesbury North

WS101EX

Wednesbury North

WS109AA

Ridding Lane

WS109BH

Vimy Terrace

WS109EY

Windmill Terrace

WS109QG

Crew Road

WS107ND

Black Country New Road

WS108GZ

Wednesbury North

WS109DU

Sheldon Avenue

WS109EP

Kendrick Street

WS109NX

Holly Road

WS109TH

Georgian Gardens

WS107JA

Short Street

WS107PA

Holyhead Road

WS109BL

Hobs Road

WS109DF

Church Hill

WS109LT

Melford Mews

WS109NB

Hawthorn Terrace

WS107NX

Lloyd Street

WS107PH

Meeting Street

WS109HS

Victoria Place

WS109DZ

Delville Road

WS109RQ

Franchise Gardens

WS109RY

Beebee Road

WS107HL

Upper High Street

WS107SG

Woden Road West

WS109DG

Church Hill

WS109DX

Churchfields Road

WS109PL

Manor House Road

WS109PW

Manor House Road

WS109SY

Hydes Road

WS109QU

St Paul's Road

WS100PQ

Park Hill

WS107NZ

Black Country New Road

WS109AL

Corporation Street

WS109BB

Jockey Lane

WS109DD

Lovers Walk

WS109HR

Galahad Way

WS109NN

Ash Road

WS101EG

Wednesbury North

WS107XD

Black Country New Road

WS109YP

Wednesbury North

WS107HJ

Upper High Street

WS107JL

Bilston Road

WS109EB

Delville Terrace

WS109HN

Knowles Street

WS109ND

Hawthorn Road

WS109NP

Woden Road North

WS109PG

Manor House Road

WS109PT

Park Lane

WS109QH

Houliston Close

WS109RX

Beebee Road

WS107DE

Moorcroft Drive

WS109LS

Old Park Road

WS101DF

Wednesbury North

WS107AF

Moorcroft Drive

WS107QE

Cinder Way

WS109BQ

Vimy Road

WS109DA

Brunswick Terrace

WS109EF

Delville Close

WS109HL

Brunswick Park Road

WS109LX

Old Park Road

WS109NG

Lime Road

WS109NW

Pine Avenue

WS101BU

Wednesbury North

WS107DB

Wednesbury North

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.