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WS10 0DA

Wedgbury Close

Wednesbury South

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Overview

Postcode WS10 0DA 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 0.5 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.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
56
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
11%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

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

11%

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.

Income level

2/10

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

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near WS10 0DA.

Flood risk

No risk

Wednesbury South near WS10 0DA 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 0.5 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for WS10 0DA
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.5 mi

Wednesbury Central (West Midlands Metro)

West Midlands Metro

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

Wednesbury Parkway (West Midlands Metro)

West Midlands Metro

Walking directions to Wednesbury Parkway (West Midlands Metro)

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for WS10 0DA
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miBalls Hill Playing FieldMediumWalking directions to Balls Hill Playing Field

Area Profile

Population
466
Population density
4,455.1 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

British
258
55.01%
Indian
107
22.81%
Other
29
6.18%
Bangladeshi
27
5.76%
African
15
3.2%
Total population: 469

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
120
33.06%
Level 3 (A level)
70
19.28%
No qualifications
66
18.18%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
51
14.05%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
40
11.02%
Total 16+ residents: 363

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
62
35.84%
Private landlord or letting agency
44
25.43%
Owns outright
32
18.5%
Social rents from council
16
9.25%
Shared ownership
11
6.36%
Total households: 173

Property prices in Wednesbury South

Median price£238,000
Price per sq ft£261
Sales (last 12 months)103
Typical range (middle 50%)£195K – £276K

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.

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-Detached49£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 41 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WS10 0DA.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WS10 0DA
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
19 Dec 202530, Wedgbury Close, Wednesbury, WS10 0DAFlatsLeasehold£135,000
21 Nov 202524, Wedgbury Close, Wednesbury, WS10 0DAFlatsLeasehold£110,000
19 Sept 202514, Wedgbury Close, Wednesbury, WS10 0DAFlatsLeasehold£130,000
07 Mar 202541, Wedgbury Close, Wednesbury, WS10 0DAFlatsLeasehold£122,500
11 Jul 202520, Tame Crossing, Wednesbury, WS10 0DTFlatsLeasehold£131,100

Schools

In the WS10 0DA postcode area, located within Wednesbury South, there are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for WS10 0DA
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.4 miSecondaryWodensborough Ormiston AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.4 miPrimarySt John's Church of England Primary AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.5 miPrimaryMoorlands Primary SchoolFoundation school

Good

Local amenities

6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WS10 0DA

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for WS10 0DA
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.4 miNisa LocalTelford Close, Sandwell, B71 2NBWalking directions to Nisa Local
0.4 miBooze KingMarket Place, Sandwell, WS10 7ATWalking directions to Booze King
0.5 miWednesbury Local ExpressMarket Place, Sandwell, WS10 7AYWalking directions to Wednesbury Local Express
0.5 miLifestyle ExpressMarket Place, Wednesbury, WS10 7AYWalking directions to Lifestyle Express
0.5 miFarmfoodsCamp Street, Wednesbury, WS10 7ADWalking directions to Farmfoods

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 0DA, 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 Introduced2005-09-01

Frequently asked questions about WS10 0DA

Is WS10 0DA (Wednesbury South) safe?

The area around WS10 0DA 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 0DA?

The median sale price around WS10 0DA in Wednesbury South is £238,000 (about £261 per square foot) based on 103 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near WS10 0DA?

There are 15 schools close to WS10 0DA, including Wodensborough Ormiston Academy (Good), St John's Church of England Primary Academy (Good) and Moorlands Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to WS10 0DA?

The closest station to WS10 0DA is Wednesbury Central (West Midlands Metro), about 835 m away, serving the West Midlands Metro line.

How deprived is the area around WS10 0DA?

WS10 0DA 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 0DA (Wednesbury South) in Parliament and on the local council?

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