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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 51 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-Detached18£241,250
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

DY40QA

Clarendon Drive

WS107DA

Shambles

WS109DJ

Church Hill

WS109DP

Vicarage Road

WS109EX

Windmill Street

WS100BS

Woden Road South

WS107HE

Dudley Street

WS107NP

Lea Avenue

WS100BG

Sycamore Road

WS100BE

Sycamore Road

WS107LY

Leabrook Road North

WS107QA

Archer Close

DY40HX

Lovatt Close

WS107BH

Holyhead Road

WS107DX

Dudley Street

WS107JF

Wesley Grove

WS107JU

Willingsworth Road

WS107PP

Cross Street

WS100AR

Great Western Street

WS100BQ

Chestnut Road

WS100AW

Bridge Street

WS107JQ

Mark Road

WS107LE

Great Western Street

WS109AG

Wharfedale Street

WS100AA

Bridge Street

WS107HD

Union Street

WS107LH

Dudley Street

WS107PU

Meeting Street

WS107BF

Camp Street

WS107DR

Dudley Street

WS107LU

Bannister Road

WS109ES

Moatfield Terrace

WS107EY

High Bullen

WS109DE

Little Hill

WS109FB

Brunswick Terrace

WS107AT

Market Place

WS107JH

Mark Avenue

DY40EF

Bagnall Street

DY40EN

Newman Road

WS107NL

Willingsworth Road

WS107JB

Bilston Road

WS107PZ

Holyhead Road

DY40DD

Chillington Road

WS100BW

Lilac Grove

DY40HU

Charter Road

WS100BN

Cherry Lane

WS107HP

High Bullen

WS107HS

Trouse Lane

WS109AW

Addison Street

WS100AQ

Bridge Street

WS107BD

Holyhead Road

WS107HB

Union Street

WS109AN

Ridding Lane

WS109DB

Squires Walk

WS107ND

Black Country New Road

WS107NG

Boswell Close

WS100BU

Mounts Road

WS109AA

Ridding Lane

WS109EY

Windmill Terrace

WS109EP

Kendrick Street

WS109DU

Sheldon Avenue

WS109TH

Georgian Gardens

DY40DW

Gospel Oak Road

DY40EB

Bagnall Street

DY40ED

Prospect Street

WS107HL

Upper High Street

WS107NX

Lloyd Street

WS107PA

Holyhead Road

WS107JA

Short Street

WS107LL

Black Country New Road

WS107SG

Woden Road West

WS109DF

Church Hill

WS107AX

Market Place

WS107NH

Wigginsmill Road

WS109AL

Corporation Street

WS109DD

Lovers Walk

WS107NZ

Black Country New Road

WS100AN

Bridge Street

WS100BJ

Chestnut Road

WS109HR

Galahad Way

WS100BD

Cedar Road

WS107HJ

Upper High Street

WS107JL

Bilston Road

WS100AZ

Holyhead Road

WS107AD

Camp Street

WS107AL

Lower High Street

DY40EP

Seymour Road

WS100DB

Holden Road

WS101ZA

Holyhead Road

WS107NQ

Maple Leaf Road

WS109DA

Brunswick Terrace

WS100BL

Yew Tree Lane

WS107QE

Cinder Way

WS107DB

Wednesbury North

WS107AR

Russell Street

Data Sources

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