Postcode WS10 0BP 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 0.4 miles away. There are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Balls Hill Playing Field.
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.
Wednesbury South has an average crime rate, with approximately 55.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 11.0% 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.
The average income per household in Wednesbury South is £40,605 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near WS10 0BP.
Wednesbury South near WS10 0BP has very low 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 0.4 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Wednesbury Central (West Midlands Metro) | West Midlands Metro | Walking directions to Wednesbury Central (West Midlands Metro) |
| 0.7 mi | Wednesbury Parkway (West Midlands Metro) | West Midlands Metro | Walking directions to Wednesbury Parkway (West Midlands Metro) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 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 42 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WS10 0BP.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06 Mar 2026 | 42, College Close, Wednesbury, WS10 0BT | Terraced | Freehold | £220,000 | |
| 16 Apr 2025 | 4, College Close, Wednesbury, WS10 0BT | Flats | Leasehold | £120,000 | |
| 19 Dec 2025 | 30, Wedgbury Close, Wednesbury, WS10 0DA | Flats | Leasehold | £135,000 | |
| 21 Nov 2025 | 24, Wedgbury Close, Wednesbury, WS10 0DA | Flats | Leasehold | £110,000 | |
| 19 Sept 2025 | 14, Wedgbury Close, Wednesbury, WS10 0DA | Flats | Leasehold | £130,000 |
In the WS10 0BP postcode area, located within Wednesbury South, there are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
10 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WS10 0BP
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Booze King | Market Place, Sandwell, WS10 7AT | Walking directions to Booze King |
| 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 |
| 0.4 mi | Farmfoods | Camp Street, Wednesbury, WS10 7AD | Walking directions to Farmfoods |
| 0.4 mi | Polski Sklep European Products | 11 Market Place, Wednesbury, WS10 7AX | Walking directions to Polski Sklep European Products |
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 0BP, 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 0BP 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.
The median sale price around WS10 0BP in Wednesbury South is £238,000 (about £261 per square foot) based on 103 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 14 schools close to WS10 0BP, 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 0BP is Wednesbury Central (West Midlands Metro), about 700 m away, serving the West Midlands Metro line.
WS10 0BP 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).
The Member of Parliament for Tipton and Wednesbury covering WS10 0BP is Antonia Bance (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Jenny Chidley (Labour Party).