Postcode WS10 0AN is located in a major urban area, within the Wednesbury South ward of Sandwell in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Wednesbury area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 115.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.2× the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Wednesbury is £36,370 per year. The nearest station is Wednesbury Central (West Midlands Metro), about 0.3 miles away. There are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Balls Hill Playing Field.
Wednesbury has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,030 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 18% most deprived areas in England.
Wednesbury has a very high crime rate, with approximately 115.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 22.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 29.0% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Wednesbury is £36,370 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 93 ft away from WS10 0AN.
Wednesbury near WS10 0AN has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Wednesbury Central (West Midlands Metro) located about 0.3 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Wednesbury Central (West Midlands Metro) | West Midlands Metro | Walking directions to Wednesbury Central (West Midlands Metro) |
| 0.6 mi | Wednesbury Parkway (West Midlands Metro) | West Midlands Metro | Walking directions to Wednesbury Parkway (West Midlands Metro) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Balls Hill Playing Field | Medium | Walking directions to Balls Hill Playing Field |
Based on 103 recent sales, the median property price is £238,000 (about £261 per square foot) in Wednesbury South area, with individual transactions ranging from £85,000 up to £460,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 14 | £341,000 | £291 |
| Semi-Detached | 49 | £240,000 | £263 |
| Terraced | 30 | £220,000 | £260 |
| Flats | 10 | £125,500 | £187 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £186,995 | £85,000 | £136,475 | £117,500 |
| 2017 | £198,500 | £94,000 | £143,950 | £134,975 |
| 2018 | £230,950 | £91,000 | £150,000 | £149,725 |
| 2019 | £252,000 | £82,000 | £165,000 | £145,000 |
| 2020 | £270,000 | £90,000 | £159,500 | £150,000 |
| 2021 | £238,000 | £105,000 | £170,000 | £169,000 |
| 2022 | £316,000 | £112,000 | £198,500 | £196,500 |
| 2023 | £290,000 | £123,000 | £215,000 | £201,500 |
| 2024 | £300,000 | £123,500 | £225,000 | £208,000 |
| 2025 | £320,000 | £126,000 | £230,000 | £226,500 |
| 2026 | £382,000 | £125,000 | £250,000 | £210,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £187 | £136 | £175 | £146 |
| 2017 | £188 | £159 | £169 | £155 |
| 2018 | £210 | £140 | £178 | £180 |
| 2019 | £234 | £135 | £216 | £175 |
| 2020 | £232 | £151 | £179 | £186 |
| 2021 | £233 | £178 | £204 | £209 |
| 2022 | £287 | £190 | £232 | £222 |
| 2023 | £283 | £194 | £249 | £236 |
| 2024 | £276 | £199 | £252 | £237 |
| 2025 | £285 | £203 | £267 | £250 |
| 2026 | £299 | £184 | £263 | £261 |
There were 29 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WS10 0AN.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Apr 2025 | 57, Bridge Street, Wednesbury, WS10 0AH | Detached | Freehold | £2,000,000 | |
| 16 Jan 2026 | 15, Old College Drive, Wednesbury, WS10 0DD | Detached | Freehold | £435,000 | |
| 10 Oct 2025 | 39, Old College Drive, Wednesbury, WS10 0DD | Flats | Leasehold | £126,000 | |
| 03 Mar 2025 | 24, Old College Drive, Wednesbury, WS10 0DD | Detached | Freehold | £400,000 | |
| 01 Aug 2025 | Scoltock House, Perry Street, Wednesbury, WS10 0AX | Other | Freehold | £285,000 |
In the WS10 0AN postcode area, located within Wednesbury, there are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
10 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WS10 0AN
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Morrisons | Holyhead Road, Sandwell, WS10 7BD | Walking directions to Morrisons |
| 0.4 mi | Booze King | Market Place, Sandwell, WS10 7AT | Walking directions to Booze King |
| 0.4 mi | Farmfoods | Camp Street, Wednesbury, WS10 7AD | Walking directions to Farmfoods |
| 0.4 mi | Wednesbury Local Express | Market Place, Sandwell, WS10 7AY | Walking directions to Wednesbury Local Express |
| 0.4 mi | Lifestyle Express | Market Place, Wednesbury, WS10 7AY | Walking directions to Lifestyle Express |
Annual council tax rates for Sandwell district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for WS10 0AN, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Jenny Chidley
Wednesbury South - Elected 2 May 2024
Antonia Bance
Tipton and Wednesbury - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around WS10 0AN records about 115 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across West Midlands as a whole the rate is about 97 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, shoplifting and other theft.
The median sale price around WS10 0AN in Wednesbury is £238,000 (about £261 per square foot) based on 103 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 11 schools close to WS10 0AN, including St John's Church of England Primary Academy (Good), Wodensborough Ormiston Academy (Good) and Mesty Croft Primary (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to WS10 0AN is Wednesbury Central (West Midlands Metro), about 498 m away, serving the West Midlands Metro line.
WS10 0AN scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 6,030 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Tipton and Wednesbury covering WS10 0AN is Antonia Bance (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Jenny Chidley (Labour Party).