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WS10 0AT

Potters Lane

Wednesbury South

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Detailed insights for WS10 0AT

Overview

Postcode WS10 0AT 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 South area. It has high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 55.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 43% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Wednesbury South is £40,605 per year. The nearest station is Wednesbury Central (West Midlands Metro), about 0.1 miles away. There are 12 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
56
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
0.7%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

7/10

Wednesbury South has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 12,952 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 39% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Wednesbury South has an average crime rate, with approximately 55.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0.7%

Approximately 0.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 30.9% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

2/10

The average income per household in Wednesbury South is £40,605 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 131 ft away from WS10 0AT.

Flood risk

No risk

Wednesbury South near WS10 0AT has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Wednesbury Central (West Midlands Metro) located about 0.1 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for WS10 0AT
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.1 mi

Wednesbury Central (West Midlands Metro)

West Midlands Metro

Walking directions to Wednesbury Central (West Midlands Metro)
0.4 mi

Wednesbury Parkway (West Midlands Metro)

West Midlands Metro

Walking directions to Wednesbury Parkway (West Midlands Metro)

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
367
Population density
596.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
20.66(-47%)
Vehicle crime
10.33(+59%)
Other theft
6.39(+12%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.39(-12%)
Anti-social behaviour
3.44(-68%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Indian
179
48.64%
British
85
23.1%
Other
35
9.51%
Other Asian
16
4.35%
African
12
3.26%
Total population: 368

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
110
37.8%
Level 3 (A level)
45
15.46%
Level 4+ (Degree)
41
14.09%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
36
12.37%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
24
8.25%
Total 16+ residents: 291

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
74
54.41%
Owns with a mortgage
28
20.59%
Private landlord or letting agency
27
19.85%
Other forms of private rent
5
3.68%
Social rents from council
1
0.74%
Total households: 136

Property prices in Wednesbury South

Median price£232,500
Price per sq ft£262
Sales (last 12 months)100
Typical range (middle 50%)£194K – £278K

Based on 100 recent sales, the median property price is £232,500 (about £262 per square foot) in Wednesbury South area, with individual transactions ranging from £85,000 up to £460,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Wednesbury South over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached14£341,000£291
Semi-Detached46£240,000£263
Terraced30£220,000£260
Flats10£125,500£187

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Wednesbury South

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Wednesbury South.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Wednesbury South.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Wednesbury South.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Wednesbury South.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Wednesbury South in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 8 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WS10 0AT.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WS10 0AT
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
01 Aug 2025Scoltock House, Perry Street, Wednesbury, WS10 0AXOtherFreehold£285,000
16 Apr 202557, Bridge Street, Wednesbury, WS10 0AHDetachedFreehold£2,000,000
04 Apr 202523, Russell Street, Wednesbury, WS10 7AZFlatsLeasehold£58,500
12 Sept 20252, Moubray Gardens, Wednesbury, WS10 0AFTerracedFreehold£310,000
24 Apr 20263, Gregory Close, Wednesbury, WS10 9ABDetachedFreehold£214,000

Schools

In the WS10 0AT postcode area, located within Wednesbury South, there are 12 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for WS10 0AT
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimarySt John's Church of England Primary AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.6 miPrimaryHolyhead Primary AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.7 miPrimarySt Mary's Catholic Primary SchoolAcademy converter

N/A

Local amenities

10 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WS10 0AT

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for WS10 0AT
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miMorrisonsHolyhead Road, Sandwell, WS10 7BDWalking directions to Morrisons
0.3 miFarmfoodsCamp Street, Wednesbury, WS10 7ADWalking directions to Farmfoods
0.3 miBooze KingMarket Place, Sandwell, WS10 7ATWalking directions to Booze King
0.3 miHeron Foods19 Union Street, Wednesbury, WS10 7HDWalking directions to Heron Foods
0.3 miNick's News5-6 Union Street, Wednesbury, WS10 7HDWalking directions to Nick's News

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Sandwell district.

Band A£1,496
Band B£1,746
Band C£1,995
Band D£2,244
Band E£2,743
Band F£3,242
Band G£3,741
Band H£4,489

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for WS10 0AT, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Jenny Chidley

Wednesbury South - Elected 2 May 2024

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Antonia Bance

Tipton and Wednesbury - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionWest MidlandsUKG
DistrictSandwellE08000028
Parliamentary ConstituencyTipton and WednesburyE14001547
WardWednesbury SouthE05001282
ParishSandwell, unparished areaE43000182
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Wednesbury SouthE02002055
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Sandwell 013FE01010100
Police ForceWest Midlands
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about WS10 0AT

Is WS10 0AT (Wednesbury South) safe?

The area around WS10 0AT records about 56 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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, vehicle crime and criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near WS10 0AT?

The median sale price around WS10 0AT in Wednesbury South is £232,500 (about £262 per square foot) based on 100 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near WS10 0AT?

There are 13 schools close to WS10 0AT, including St John's Church of England Primary Academy (Good), Holyhead Primary Academy (Good) and St Mary's Catholic Primary School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to WS10 0AT?

The closest station to WS10 0AT is Wednesbury Central (West Midlands Metro), about 187 m away, serving the West Midlands Metro line.

How deprived is the area around WS10 0AT?

WS10 0AT scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 12,952 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents WS10 0AT (Wednesbury South) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Tipton and Wednesbury covering WS10 0AT is Antonia Bance (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Jenny Chidley (Labour Party).

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