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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. 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

Based on 98 recent sales, the median property price is £224,000 in Wednesbury South area, with individual transactions ranging from £85,000 up to £435,000.

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, median price per square metre, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Wednesbury South over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached13£330,000£3,183
Flats9£125,000£1,984
Semi-Detached48£239,000£2,833
Terraced28£220,000£2,894

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

DY40EL

Bertram Close

B700QZ

Lee Street

DY47BT

Bagnall Street

B712AB

Rydding Square

B712AZ

Edwin Phillips Drive

WS100BS

Woden Road South

B712AE

Witton Lane

B712NU

Pembroke Road

B700HY

Ebenezer Street

B712NS

Millfields Road

WS107WP

Pacific Avenue

B712AA

Witton Lane

B700LS

Wolseley Road

B700SJ

Hill Top

WS100BD

Cedar Road

B712PP

Hampshire Road

B700JX

Bells Moor Road

B700UD

Harvills Hawthorn

WS100AZ

Holyhead Road

DY40EN

Newman Road

B700NA

Anson Road

DY40QQ

Steadman Croft

B712NW

Pembroke Road

B700JS

Bells Moor Road

B700EF

Dial Lane

WS100AA

Bridge Street

DY40DY

Leabrook Road

B712PF

Chester Road

B700LW

Pankhurst Close

WS100NP

Rigby Street

WS100AX

Perry Street

B700JB

Ebenezer Street

B700RW

Castle Street

B712PQ

Chester Road

WS107BB

Holyhead Road

WS100BN

Cherry Lane

B712QP

Leacroft Grove

B700TW

Bagnall Street

B700QH

Holloway Bank

B712QW

Coles Lane

B712AL

Greenwood Road

WS100BZ

Mounts Road

B700TP

Warwick Close

WS107LX

Callear Road

WS107JX

Stafford Street

B700PN

Lakeside Road

B700LQ

St Vincent Crescent

B700SU

Howard Street

WS100NN

Globe Street

Data Sources

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