What's the average income in Wood Green & Old Park?

Average resident income is about £38,300 per year.

What home types are most common in Wood Green & Old Park?

Housing mix: semi-detached 60.4%, terraced 20.2%.

How safe is Wood Green & Old Park?

Crime level in Wood Green & Old Park is high with about 98 crimes per 1,000 residents.

What are house prices in Wood Green & Old Park?

Based on 50 recent sales, the median price is £230,000; see the 10-year chart for trends.

How much social housing is near Wood Green & Old Park?

About 25.7% across the Wood Green & Old Park area.

What are prices by property type in Wood Green & Old Park?

Latest medians: Detached £258,500, Semi-detached £235,000, Terraced £182,500, Flats £109,000.

How deprived is Wood Green & Old Park?

Deprivation score 9/10 (rank 6100 of 32844 in country).

What's the Wood Green & Old Park population and density?

Wood Green & Old Park population is 8,757 with density 4227.8 per km².

How many households are in Wood Green & Old Park?

There are 3,223 households in Wood Green & Old Park

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Q: What schools in Wood Green & Old Park and how are they rated?

There are 6 schools in Wood Green & Old Park: 4 primary (1 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 2 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good)

England / West Midlands / Sandwell / Wood Green & Old Park

About

Wood Green & Old Park is a residential area in Sandwell, West Midlands, known for its mix of housing and green spaces. The area features a combination of terraced homes, semi-detached properties, and some modern developments. Local amenities include shops, schools, and community facilities, catering to everyday needs. The nearby Wood Green High Street offers convenience with supermarkets, takeaways, and small businesses.

Old Park provides a green retreat with open spaces and walking paths, popular with families and dog walkers. The area is well-connected by public transport, with bus routes linking to Wednesbury and West Bromwich. While primarily residential, Wood Green & Old Park maintains a quiet, suburban feel with easy access to larger towns for work or leisure. The community is tight-knit, with local events often held at nearby parks or community centres.

Area overview

On average Wood Green & Old Park has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 98 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 25.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Wood Green & Old Park is £38,300 per year. There are 6 schools in Wood Green & Old Park: 4 primary (1 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 2 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good).

Crime rate

7/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

9/10

Income level

3/10

Social housing

25.7%

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Wood Green & Old Park Population

8,757

Population density

4,227.8 per km²

Demographics

British

6,372

72.76%

Bangladeshi

713

8.14%

Indian

475

5.42%

Other White

252

2.88%

Pakistani

154

1.76%

Total population: 8,758

Housing

Owns outright

939

29.13%

Owns with a mortgage

923

28.64%

Social rents from council

786

24.39%

Private landlord or letting agency

427

13.25%

Other social rented

2.73%

Total households: 3,223

Property prices in Wood Green & Old Park

Based on 50 recent sales, the median property price is £230,000 in Wood Green & Old Park area, with individual transactions ranging from £91,000 up to £455,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	4	£258,500	£223,100	£243,500	£312,500	£426,500
Flats	3	£109,000	£92,800	£100,000	£119,500	£127,900
Semi-Detached	33	£235,000	£158,400	£205,000	£255,000	£282,000
Terraced	10	£182,500	£121,150	£158,250	£213,750	£260,000

10 years price trend in Wood Green & Old Park

All postcodes in Wood Green & Old Park

WS109QJ

Sparrow Close

WS109RT

Westbury Road

WS109SU

Old Park Road

WS109TJ

Dove Close

WS101DY

Wood Green & Old Park

WS107YA

Wood Green & Old Park

WS109DW

Vicarage Road

WS109NL

Elm Avenue

WS109PH

Wood Green & Old Park

WS109PA

Simcox Road

WS109PU

Alder Road

WS109PY

Dingley Road

WS109RG

Franchise Gardens

WS109SA

Wood Green & Old Park

WS109TU

Franchise Gardens

WS101AT

Wood Green & Old Park

WS109BE

The Crescent

WS109HJ

Pound Road

WS109NE

Lime Road

WS109PR

Hawthorn Road

WS109QS

Fred Smith Close

WS109RZ

Axletree Way

WS109TX

Swallow Close

WS108GZ

Wood Green & Old Park

WS109BH

Wood Green & Old Park

WS109QG

Crew Road

WS109NX

Holly Road

WS109LT

Old Park Road

WS109BL

Hobs Road

WS109NB

Hawthorn Terrace

WS109QU

St Paul's Road

WS100PQ

Park Hill

WS109DG

St Marys Road

WS109DX

Churchfields Road

WS109PL

Wood Green & Old Park

WS109PW

Wood Green & Old Park

WS101EG

Wood Green & Old Park

WS109YP

Wood Green & Old Park

WS109BB

Jockey Lane

WS109NN

Ash Road

WS101DF

Wood Green & Old Park

WS109LS

Old Park Road

WS109EB

Beaumont Road

WS109ND

Hawthorn Road

WS109NP

Old Park Road

WS109PG

Wood Green & Old Park

WS109PT

Myvod Road

WS109QH

Houliston Close

WS109RX

Beebee Road

WS101BU

Wood Green & Old Park

WS109LX

Old Park Road

WS109EF

Wood Green & Old Park

WS108BH

Wood Green & Old Park

WS109BQ

Vimy Road

WS109NG

Lime Road

WS109NW

Pine Avenue

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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.

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