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About

Wednesbury lies in the historic heart of the Black Country, its landscape shaped by centuries of industry. The area is characterised by residential streets, local shopping centres, and industrial estates that continue its manufacturing legacy.

A notable local landmark is the preserved, brick-built Wednesbury Museum and Art Gallery, which houses the world's only public collection of work by the artist Edwin Butler Bayliss. The town's geography includes a distinct ridge, offering views across the surrounding borough.

Area overview

On average Wednesbury has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 127 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 34.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Wednesbury is £36,370 per year. There are 2 schools in Wednesbury: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Wednesbury is home to around 7,553 people, with a population density of about 2,981.1 per km2.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
127
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
34.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Wednesbury Population
7,553
Population density
2,981.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Shoplifting
50.71(+480%)
Violence and sexual offences
50.71(+33%)
Other theft
21.98(+284%)
Criminal damage and arson
13.5(+88%)
Vehicle crime
11.39(+73%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,326
70.52%
Bangladeshi
823
10.9%
Indian
427
5.65%
Other White
248
3.28%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
123
1.63%
Total population: 7,553

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
2,062
33.52%
Level 4+ (Degree)
1,112
18.08%
Level 3 (A level)
863
14.03%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
823
13.38%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
694
11.28%
Total 16+ residents: 6,151

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
951
30.77%
Social rents from council
682
22.06%
Owns with a mortgage
649
21%
Private landlord or letting agency
514
16.63%
Other social rented
215
6.96%
Total households: 3,091

Property prices in Wednesbury

Based on 52 recent sales, the median property price is £230,000 in Wednesbury area, with individual transactions ranging from £75,000 up to £395,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Wednesbury 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 over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached11£332,000
Flats9£123,400
Semi-Detached19£240,000
Terraced13£206,000

10 years median price trend in Wednesbury

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

All postcodes in Wednesbury

DY40EW

Seymour Road

DY40ES

Doe Bank Road

WS109DN

North Street

WS107EQ

Portway Road

WS107XB

Patent Drive

WS109EN

Walsall Street

WS100BZ

Mounts Road

WS107BA

Holyhead Road

WS107DQ

Holyhead Road

WS107PY

Holyhead Road

DY40EL

Bertram Close

WS107EH

Victoria Street

WS109EH

Walsall Street

DY40FD

Blakeley Wood Road

WS107HF

Upper High Street

WS107PJ

Dale Street

WS109AD

Spring Head

WS107HQ

Upper High Street

WS107HR

Trouse Lane

WS107JG

The Marsh

WS107JN

Wednesbury Trading Estate

WS109AE

New Hall Place

WS109ET

Terrace Street

WS107AP

Lower High Street

WS107NN

Jenkinson Road

WS107PD

Holyhead Road

WS107WP

Pacific Avenue

WS109EU

Arundel Avenue

WS107PS

Meeting Street

WS109EW

Pritchard Street

WS109FE

Spring Head

DY40EA

The Coppice

DY40EQ

Bagnall Street

WS107JJ

Lloyd Street

WS109BY

Walsall Street

WS109EJ

Arundel Avenue

WS107DD

Hallens Drive

WS107HX

Darlaston Road

DY40ER

Hazel Road

WS107JE

The Close

WS107NJ

Willingsworth Road

WS109AT

New Hall Place

WS107QD

Bilston Road

WS107BJ

Black Country New Road

WS107WJ

Black Country New Road

WS100BY

Wakes Road

WS107AY

Market Place

WS107DZ

Portway Road

WS107LX

Callear Road

WS107PW

Meeting Street

WS109PF

Whitley Street

WS100BH

Walnut Lane

WS107HY

Blakedon Road

WS107PH

Meeting Street

DY40HA

Power Way

WS107HZ

Bilston Road

WS100AS

Potters Lane

WS100AY

Bridge Street

WS107DF

Holyhead Road

WS107PQ

King Street

DY40DX

Leabrook Road

DY40EH

Bagnall Street

WS107EW

Albert Street

WS107JD

Bilston Road

WS107NB

Leabrook Road

WS107NU

High Bullen

WS107EP

Monway Terrace

WS109BZ

Walsall Street

WS109EL

Walsall Street

WS100BT

College Close

WS107NW

Leabrook Road

WS109AB

Gregory Close

WS109AP

Railway Terrace

WS109DH

Reservoir Passage

WS107AQ

Lower High Street

WS107AZ

Russell Street

WS107NF

Charlotte Road

WS109AF

Wharfedale Street

WS107AE

Holyhead Road

WS109AR

Addison Terrace

WS109DR

Hardy Road

WS109EQ

Hollies Drive

DY40DY

Leabrook Road

DY40HZ

Russell Close

DY40EJ

Rachel Close

WS109AS

Trinity Grove

WS100AF

Wednesbury South

WS107AG

Market Place

WS100AH

Bridge Street

WS107BB

Holyhead Road

WS107DY

St James Street

WS107PT

Queen Street

DY40HY

Oconnor Drive

WS107DS

Shambles

WS107EL

Bagnalls Wharf

WS107WL

Black Country New Road

DY40EE

Prospect Street

WS109PQ

Manor House Road

WS107JX

Stafford Street

WS107NE

Charlotte Road

Data Sources

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