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Wood Green & Old Park

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About

Wood Green & Old Park is a residential neighbourhood in Sandwell, located between the town centres of Oldbury and West Bromwich. The area is characterised by a mix of housing types, including inter-war semi-detached homes and later developments. Its streets are arranged around several large green spaces, such as the expansive Lion Farm playing fields, which provide a central open area for local recreation and sports.

The area is primarily residential, with local shopping needs served by smaller parades of shops rather than a major high street. It is bordered by the busy A457 Hagley Road, a key transport route. A notable local landmark is the distinctive, circular Old Park Church, which stands prominently near the main road junction. The community is served by several primary schools and maintains a quiet, suburban atmosphere.

Area overview

On average Wood Green & Old Park has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 82 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 25.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Wood Green & Old Park is £44,197 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). Wood Green & Old Park is home to around 8,757 people, with a population density of about 4,227.8 per km2.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
82
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
25.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Wood Green & Old Park Population
8,757
Population density
4,227.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
39.28(+3%)
Shoplifting
23.75(+171%)
Vehicle crime
14.16(+115%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.65(+7%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.85(-40%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

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

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
1,941
28.51%
Level 4+ (Degree)
1,382
20.3%
Level 3 (A level)
1,063
15.61%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,030
15.13%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
834
12.25%
Total 16+ residents: 6,808

Housing

Housing tenure

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
88
2.73%
Total households: 3,223

Property prices in Wood Green & Old Park

Based on 43 recent sales, the median property price is £232,000 in Wood Green & Old Park area, with individual transactions ranging from £93,000 up to £455,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Wood Green & Old Park 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 Wood Green & Old Park over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached4£258,500
Flats1£109,000
Semi-Detached27£235,000
Terraced11£190,000

10 years median price trend in Wood Green & Old Park

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Wood Green & Old Park.

All postcodes in Wood Green & Old Park

WS109QJ

Sparrow Close

WS109RT

Westbury Road

WS109TJ

Dove Close

WS109AZ

Longcroft Avenue

WS109DY

Churchfields Road

WS109SU

The Furlong

WS109NL

Elm Avenue

WS109PA

Simcox Road

WS109PH

Manor House Road

WS101DY

Wednesbury North

WS107YA

Wednesbury North

WS109DW

Vicarage Road

WS109PU

Dingley Road

WS109PY

Poplar Road

WS109RG

Franchise Street

WS109SA

Park Lane

WS109TU

Franchise Street

WS101EX

Wednesbury North

WS109NE

Lime Road

WS109QS

Wood Green Road

WS109BE

The Crescent

WS109HJ

Pound Road

WS109PR

Park Lane

WS109RZ

Park Lane

WS109TX

Swallow Close

WS109BH

Vimy Terrace

WS109QG

Crew Road

WS108GZ

Wednesbury North

WS109NX

Holly Road

WS109BL

Hobs Road

WS109LT

Melford Mews

WS109NB

Hawthorn Terrace

WS109QU

St Paul's Road

WS101EG

Wednesbury North

WS109NN

Ash Road

WS100PQ

Park Hill

WS109DG

Church Hill

WS109DX

Churchfields Road

WS109PL

Manor House Road

WS109BB

Jockey Lane

WS109YP

Wednesbury North

WS101DF

Wednesbury North

WS109EB

Delville Terrace

WS109LS

Old Park Road

WS109ND

Hawthorn Road

WS109NP

Woden Road North

WS109PG

Manor House Road

WS109PT

Park Lane

WS109QH

Houliston Close

WS109RX

Beebee Road

WS109BQ

Vimy Road

WS109EF

Delville Close

WS109NG

Lime Road

WS101BU

Wednesbury North

WS109LX

Old Park Road

WS109NW

Pine Avenue

Data Sources

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