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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 163 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. 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
163
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
70.73(+85%)
Shoplifting
44.86(+413%)
Other theft
20.36(+255%)
Vehicle crime
17.47(+165%)
Criminal damage and arson
16.09(+124%)
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

Based on 94 recent sales, the median property price is £226,500 in Wednesbury South area, with individual transactions ranging from £75,000 up to £400,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Wednesbury South 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 South over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached13£332,000
Flats12£123,750
Semi-Detached41£235,000
Terraced28£218,500

10 years median price trend in Wednesbury South

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Wednesbury South.

All postcodes in Wednesbury South

DY40EB

Bagnall Street

DY40ED

Prospect Street

WS107LL

Black Country New Road

B700LF

St Vincent Crescent

B700RF

Pleasant Street

B700RG

Castle Street

B712NU

Pembroke Road

WS107AX

Market Place

WS107NH

Wigginsmill Road

B700PE

Perry Place

B712AA

Witton Lane

B700JB

Ebenezer Street

B700LX

Anson Road

B700TS

Bagnall Street

B712PF

Chester Road

WS100BB

Burrs Drive

B700FR

Black Lake

B700LB

Hawthorn Road

B712AU

Witton Lane

B712PW

Surrey Crescent

WS100AN

Bridge Street

WS100BJ

Chestnut Road

B700TP

Warwick Close

B712NG

Crookhay Lane

WS100BA

Woden Road South

WS100BD

Cedar Road

B700LQ

St Vincent Crescent

B700SB

Hill Top

DY47BU

Link One Industrial Park

WS100AZ

Holyhead Road

WS107AD

Camp Street

WS107AL

Lower High Street

B700FW

Tunnel Road

B700LE

Botteley Road

B700LP

Wolseley Road

B700RX

Siddons Way

B700TW

Bagnall Street

DY40EP

Seymour Road

WS100DB

Holden Road

WS100DD

Old College Drive

WS101ZA

Holyhead Road

WS107NQ

Maple Leaf Road

B700HR

Norbury Road

B700QH

Holloway Bank

B712PA

Millfields Road

B700RT

Hill Top

WS100BL

Yew Tree Lane

B700DS

Brickhouse Lane

WS107AR

Russell Street

Data Sources

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