Postcode WS10 0DB is located in a major urban area, within the Wednesbury South area 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 median sale price in Wednesbury South is £235,000 (around £262 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £200,000 and £280,000. The nearest station is Wednesbury Central (West Midlands Metro), about 0.5 miles away. There are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Brunswick Park.
Wednesbury has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,030 out of 32,844 areas in England, 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 35.9% 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.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 75 ft away from WS10 0DB.
Wednesbury near WS10 0DB 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 0.5 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Brunswick Park | Large | Walking directions to Brunswick Park |
Based on 93 recent sales, the median property price is £235,000 (about £262 per square foot) in Wednesbury South area, with individual transactions ranging from £85,000 up to £435,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 12 | £336,000 | £297 |
| Terraced | 27 | £250,000 | £261 |
| Semi-Detached | 45 | £230,000 | £263 |
| Flats | 9 | £125,000 | £189 |
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 | £128,000 | £229,000 | £247,750 |
| 2026 | £340,000 | £107,750 | £240,000 | £215,000 |
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 | £260 |
| 2026 | £296 | £199 | £263 | £254 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WS10 0DB.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Feb 2026 | 36, Holden Road, Wednesbury, WS10 0DB | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £320,000 | |
| 24 Jun 2025 | 24A, Holden Road, Wednesbury, WS10 0DB | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £162,000 | |
| 15 Aug 2025 | 58, Hydes Road, Wednesbury, WS10 0PU | Detached | Freehold | £205,000 | |
| 11 Jul 2025 | 42, Corporation Street, Wednesbury, WS10 9AQ | Detached | Freehold | £205,000 | |
| 27 Nov 2025 | 27, Hydes Road, Wednesbury, WS10 9SX | Detached | Freehold | £375,000 |
In the WS10 0DB postcode area, located within Wednesbury, there are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Primary | St John's Church of England Primary Academy | Academy sponsor led | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 14 Feb 2023. | |
| 0.3 mi | Primary | Mesty Croft Primary | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 8 Feb 2023. | |
| 0.5 mi | Primary | St Mary's Catholic Primary School | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 7 May 2015. |
11 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of WS10 0DB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Booze King | Market Place, Sandwell, WS10 7AT | Walking directions to Booze King |
| 0.3 mi | Wednesbury Local Express | Market Place, Sandwell, WS10 7AY | Walking directions to Wednesbury Local Express |
| 0.3 mi | Lifestyle Express | Market Place, Wednesbury, WS10 7AY | Walking directions to Lifestyle Express |
| 0.3 mi | Londis | Walsall Street, Wednesbury, WS10 9HA | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.3 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 0DB, 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 0DB 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 shoplifting, violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime.
The median sale price around WS10 0DB in Wednesbury South is £235,000 (about £262 per square foot) based on 93 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 14 schools close to WS10 0DB, including St John's Church of England Primary Academy (Good), Mesty Croft Primary (Good) and St Mary's Catholic Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to WS10 0DB is Wednesbury Central (West Midlands Metro), about 881 m away, serving the West Midlands Metro line.
WS10 0DB 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 0DB is Antonia Bance (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Jenny Chidley (Labour Party).