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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 124 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
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
124
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

Violence and sexual offences
50.71(+31%)
Shoplifting
47.66(+448%)
Other theft
17.48(+207%)
Criminal damage and arson
13.5(+85%)
Vehicle crime
11.92(+83%)
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 53 recent sales, the median property price is £220,000 in Wednesbury area, with individual transactions ranging from £56,500 up to £440,000.

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, median price per square metre, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Wednesbury over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached9£282,000£3,255
Flats11£115,000£2,212
Semi-Detached23£228,000£2,842
Terraced10£240,500£2,726

10 years median price trend in Wednesbury

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

All postcodes in Wednesbury

WS109AL

Corporation Street

WS107AY

Market Place

WS109TH

Georgian Gardens

WS107HP

High Bullen

DY40DY

Leabrook Road

DY40EW

Seymour Road

WS107NN

Jenkinson Road

WS107NH

Wigginsmill Road

WS107BJ

Black Country New Road

WS107PA

Holyhead Road

WS109AF

Wharfedale Street

WS107EP

Monway Terrace

WS109AG

Wharfedale Street

WS107EH

Victoria Street

WS107AT

Market Place

WS109AS

Trinity Grove

DY40ED

Prospect Street

DY40EN

Newman Road

WS107NJ

Willingsworth Road

WS107SG

Woden Road West

WS107HX

Darlaston Road

WS100BT

College Close

WS109PF

Whitley Street

WS107HY

Blakedon Road

WS109DB

Squires Walk

WS107JU

Willingsworth Road

WS109AR

Addison Terrace

DY40DD

Chillington Road

WS107ND

Black Country New Road

WS109HR

Galahad Way

DY40EA

The Coppice

WS107LX

Callear Road

WS107HL

Upper High Street

DY40HY

Oconnor Drive

WS107AR

Russell Street

WS107XB

Patent Drive

WS100BW

Lilac Grove

WS107WL

Black Country New Road

WS109EY

Windmill Terrace

WS107HD

Union Street

WS109ET

Terrace Street

WS107HE

Dudley Street

WS109PQ

Manor House Road

DY40FD

Blakeley Wood Road

WS107QA

Archer Close

WS107JE

The Close

WS100BN

Cherry Lane

DY40DX

Leabrook Road

WS107EQ

Portway Road

WS100BH

Walnut Lane

WS107LL

Black Country New Road

WS109DH

Reservoir Passage

WS107LU

Bannister Road

WS107NF

Charlotte Road

WS107JQ

Mark Road

WS107JL

Bilston Road

WS107EY

High Bullen

WS100AY

Bridge Street

WS107DA

Shambles

WS107AQ

Lower High Street

WS107DZ

Portway Road

WS109DP

Vicarage Road

WS107LE

Great Western Street

WS100BU

Mounts Road

WS107PY

Holyhead Road

WS100BY

Wakes Road

DY40EB

Bagnall Street

WS107QE

Cinder Way

WS107JG

The Marsh

WS107JB

Bilston Road

WS100AR

Great Western Street

WS107AD

Camp Street

WS107HJ

Upper High Street

WS100BZ

Mounts Road

WS107HS

Trouse Lane

WS109AA

Ridding Lane

WS107NE

Charlotte Road

WS107EL

Bagnalls Wharf

WS109AP

Railway Terrace

DY40EL

Bertram Close

WS107PZ

Holyhead Road

WS107JJ

Lloyd Street

WS107NX

Lloyd Street

WS107DB

Wednesbury North

WS107DR

Dudley Street

WS109EJ

Arundel Avenue

WS100BD

Cedar Road

WS107NZ

Black Country New Road

WS109DE

Little Hill

WS107HQ

Upper High Street

WS107NQ

Maple Leaf Road

WS100AZ

Holyhead Road

WS109DD

Lovers Walk

WS109DJ

Church Hill

WS107DQ

Holyhead Road

WS107BB

Holyhead Road

WS107NP

Lea Avenue

WS107BF

Camp Street

DY40ES

Doe Bank Road

DY40ER

Hazel Road

Data Sources

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