Postcode WS10 0DE 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 are 2 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Hill Top Park.
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 0DE.
Wednesbury South near WS10 0DE 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) |
| 0.7 mi | Wednesbury Parkway (West Midlands Metro) | West Midlands Metro | Walking directions to Wednesbury Parkway (West Midlands Metro) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Hill Top Park | Medium | Walking directions to Hill Top Park |
| 0.3 mi | Balls Hill Playing Field | Medium | Walking directions to Balls Hill Playing Field |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 14 | £341,000 | £291 |
| Semi-Detached | 46 | £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 0DE.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | |
| 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 |
In the WS10 0DE postcode area, located within Wednesbury South, there are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WS10 0DE
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Nisa Local | Telford Close, Sandwell, B71 2NB | Walking directions to Nisa Local |
| 0.4 mi | Booze King | Market Place, Sandwell, WS10 7AT | Walking directions to Booze King |
| 0.5 mi | Wednesbury Local Express | Market Place, Sandwell, WS10 7AY | Walking directions to Wednesbury Local Express |
| 0.5 mi | Farmfoods | Camp Street, Wednesbury, WS10 7AD | Walking directions to Farmfoods |
| 0.5 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 0DE, 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 0DE 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 0DE in Wednesbury South is £232,500 (about £262 per square foot) based on 100 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 14 schools close to WS10 0DE, including St John's Church of England Primary Academy (Good), Wodensborough Ormiston Academy (Good) and Moorlands Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to WS10 0DE is Wednesbury Central (West Midlands Metro), about 760 m away, serving the West Midlands Metro line.
WS10 0DE 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 0DE is Antonia Bance (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Jenny Chidley (Labour Party).