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Wednesbury South

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About

Wednesbury South ward occupies the southern portion of the historic market town of Wednesbury, characterised by residential streets and local commercial centres. The area is primarily made up of terraced and semi-detached housing, with several parks and green spaces interspersed throughout the neighbourhood. Its road network connects to the wider Sandwell borough and the M6 motorway, supporting daily commuting patterns.

A notable local landmark is the Church of St Bartholomew, with sections dating to the 13th century, situated on a hill overlooking the town. The ward contains the grounds of the former Wednesbury Gas Works, with some industrial heritage still visible in the landscape. Community facilities include schools, health centres, and the Wednesbury Museum and Art Gallery located just outside its northern boundary.

Area overview

On average Wednesbury South has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 158 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.6× the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. Approximately 29.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Wednesbury South is £39,493 per year. There are 2 schools in Wednesbury South: 2 primary (1 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Wednesbury South is home to around 15,226 people, with a population density of about 3,105.6 per km².

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
158
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
29.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Wednesbury South Population
15,226
Population density
3,105.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
70.6(+82%)
Shoplifting
41.44(+376%)
Vehicle crime
17.93(+175%)
Other theft
16.81(+195%)
Criminal damage and arson
15.3(+110%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
8,330
54.71%
Indian
2,724
17.89%
Other White
737
4.84%
Caribbean
567
3.72%
Other
546
3.59%
Total population: 15,226

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
3,869
31.99%
Level 4 qualifications or above
2,384
19.71%
Level 3 (A level)
1,706
14.11%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,560
12.9%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,422
11.76%
Total 16+ residents: 12,093

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,676
28.42%
Owns with a mortgage
1,516
25.7%
Social rents from council
1,152
19.53%
Private landlord or letting agency
780
13.22%
Other social rented
553
9.38%
Total households: 5,898

Property prices in Wednesbury South

Median price£235,000
Price per sq ft£262
Sales (last 12 months)109
Typical range (middle 50%)£195K – £280K

Based on 109 recent sales, the median property price is £235,000 (about £262 per square foot) in Wednesbury South area, with individual transactions ranging from £85,000 up to £460,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Wednesbury South over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached14£345,000£294
Semi-Detached51£240,000£264
Terraced33£220,000£260
Flats11£125,000£189

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Wednesbury South

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Wednesbury South.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£186,995£85,000£136,475£117,500
2017£198,500£94,000£143,950£134,975
2018£230,950£91,000£150,000£149,725
2019£252,000£82,000£165,000£145,000
2020£270,000£90,000£159,500£150,000
2021£238,000£105,000£170,000£169,000
2022£316,000£112,000£198,500£196,500
2023£290,000£123,000£215,000£201,500
2024£300,000£123,500£225,000£208,000
2025£320,000£126,000£230,000£245,500
2026£371,000£107,750£247,500£210,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Wednesbury South.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Wednesbury South.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£187£136£175£146
2017£188£159£169£155
2018£210£140£178£180
2019£234£135£216£175
2020£232£151£179£186
2021£233£178£204£209
2022£287£190£232£222
2023£283£194£249£236
2024£276£199£252£237
2025£285£203£267£250
2026£297£199£263£261
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Wednesbury South.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Sandwell district.

Band A£1,496
Band B£1,746
Band C£1,995
Band D£2,244
Band E£2,743
Band F£3,242
Band G£3,741
Band H£4,489

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local government

Elected councillors for Wednesbury South ward.

Local councillors

Jenny Chidley

Wednesbury South - Elected 2 May 2024

Labour Party

Frequently asked questions about Wednesbury South

Is Wednesbury South safe?

Wednesbury South records about 158 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Wednesbury South?

The median sale price in Wednesbury South is £235,000 (about £262 per square foot) based on 109 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Wednesbury South?

Wednesbury South has 2 primary schools (1 rated Outstanding, 1 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Wednesbury South?

Wednesbury South scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Wednesbury South sits around rank 7,654 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Wednesbury South?

The average household income in Wednesbury South is around £39,493 per year, and 30% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Wednesbury South?

Wednesbury South is represented by 1 elected councillor: Jenny Chidley (Labour Party).

All postcodesin Wednesbury South

B712NB

Telford Close

B700PQ

Black Lake

WS100BY

Wakes Road

B712PR

Hampshire Road

B700PS

Hill Top

DY40EQ

Bagnall Street

B700RF

Pleasant Street

B700RA

Ardav Road

B712NT

Windsor Road

B712NQ

Crookhay Lane

WS107AE

Holyhead Road

B712AH

James Watt Street

DY40PU

Black Country New Road

B700UQ

Harvills Hawthorn

B700ST

Howard Street

B700FS

Black Lake

B700QT

Lemox Road

B700FP

Canalside Park

B700EQ

Dial Lane

B700SD

Hill Top

DY40HX

Lovatt Close

WS107AL

Lower High Street

WS100NU

Wednesbury South

B700PB

The Bantocks

B700RD

Tunnel Road

B700DZ

The Bungalows

B700QP

Tame Street

B700FQ

Black Lake

B700TB

Howard Street

B700ND

Ashmole Road

WS107JU

Willingsworth Road

B700RB

Tunnel Road

DY40HU

Charter Road

B712PN

Surrey Crescent

B712AD

Greatorex Court

WS100NQ

Woden Road South

WS100AR

Great Western Street

WS107NF

Charlotte Road

B700PP

Black Lake

B700PA

The Bantocks

B700RL

Canberra Close

DY40EW

Seymour Road

B712NL

Windsor Road

B712ND

Brindley Road

WS100AT

Potters Lane

WS100BL

Yew Tree Lane

B700EB

Dial Lane

WS107AY

Market Place

B700LD

Poultney Street

B712AN

Schofield Avenue

B712NF

Crookhay Lane

B712AR

Jefferson Close

B712PT

Surrey Crescent

WS100BT

College Close

DY40EB

Bagnall Street

B700FR

Black Lake

B700LG

St Vincent Crescent

B700LJ

Marmion Way

B700PE

Perry Place

WS107NQ

Maple Leaf Road

B700QQ

Holloway Bank

DY40DD

Chillington Road

B700SH

Hill Top

DY40QB

Addenbrook Way

DY40HZ

Russell Close

B700HR

Norbury Road

DY40EE

Prospect Street

B700GA

Waterside Street

B700SF

Hawkes Lane

B700LE

Botteley Road

DY40FD

Blakeley Wood Road

WS107HE

Dudley Street

DY40HY

Oconnor Drive

B712AY

Wyld Close

B700LX

Anson Road

B700FF

Hill Top

DY40QH

Narraway Grove

WS107AZ

Russell Street

WS107EW

Albert Street

B700TQ

Harvills Hawthorn

WS107NB

Leabrook Road

B712AF

Witton Lane

WS107LL

Black Country New Road

WS107EH

Victoria Street

B700LL

Dial Lane

B700NH

Anson Road

B700EE

Dial Lane

B700FT

Meyrick Road

WS100BP

Woden Road South

WS100AS

Potters Lane

B712PY

Francis Ward Close

WS100AN

Bridge Street

B700QX

Emay Close

WS107WL

Black Country New Road

B700SB

Hill Top

B700EH

Dial Lane

B700JF

Heronville Road

WS107LH

Dudley Street

B700JH

Pemberton Road

B700JE

Heronville Road