Postcode WS10 0EF is located in a major urban area, within the Friar Park ward of Sandwell in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Friar Park area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 105.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Friar Park is £37,655 per year. The nearest station is Tame Bridge Parkway, about 0.8 miles away. There are 9 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Hall Green.
Friar Park has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,942 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 6% most deprived areas in England.
Friar Park has a very high crime rate, with approximately 105.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 53.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 48.9% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Friar Park is £37,655 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 0 ft away from WS10 0EF.
Friar Park near WS10 0EF has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Tame Bridge Parkway located about 0.8 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 mi | Tame Bridge Parkway | N/A | Walking directions to Tame Bridge Parkway |
| 0.8 mi | Bescot Stadium | N/A | Walking directions to Bescot Stadium |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Hall Green | Small | Walking directions to Hall Green |
Based on 53 recent sales, the median property price is £223,000 (about £266 per square foot) in Friar Park area, with individual transactions ranging from £62,000 up to £344,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 3 | £265,000 | £265 |
| Semi-Detached | 32 | £226,500 | £273 |
| Terraced | 17 | £210,000 | £255 |
| Flats | 1 | £62,000 | £94 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £221,500 | £77,500 | £120,000 | £109,500 |
| 2017 | £170,000 | £68,625 | £122,750 | £127,500 |
| 2018 | £161,975 | £69,000 | £135,500 | £129,000 |
| 2019 | £186,000 | £71,998 | £136,500 | £135,000 |
| 2020 | £200,000 | £85,000 | £157,000 | £151,750 |
| 2021 | £215,000 | £91,000 | £167,000 | £160,000 |
| 2022 | £225,000 | £97,750 | £191,500 | £180,000 |
| 2023 | £285,000 | £116,000 | £205,000 | £180,000 |
| 2024 | £275,000 | £100,000 | £206,000 | £185,000 |
| 2025 | £257,500 | £105,000 | £215,000 | £202,000 |
| 2026 | — | — | £236,500 | £217,500 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £182 | £167 | £147 | £127 |
| 2017 | £177 | £149 | £153 | £148 |
| 2018 | £210 | £140 | £161 | £155 |
| 2019 | £200 | £151 | £174 | £154 |
| 2020 | £214 | £155 | £190 | £180 |
| 2021 | £217 | £157 | £203 | £193 |
| 2022 | £255 | £171 | £240 | £232 |
| 2023 | £348 | £207 | £243 | £238 |
| 2024 | £299 | £202 | £247 | £224 |
| 2025 | £269 | £203 | £265 | £253 |
| 2026 | — | — | £277 | £257 |
There were 22 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WS10 0EF.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07 Mar 2025 | 53, Bassett Road, Wednesbury, WS10 0HW | Terraced | Freehold | £160,000 | |
| 10 Oct 2025 | 103, Walton Road, Wednesbury, WS10 0EU | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £215,000 | |
| 08 Apr 2025 | 103, Walton Road, Wednesbury, WS10 0EU | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £125,000 | |
| 14 Apr 2025 | 4, Keir Road, Wednesbury, WS10 0HL | Terraced | Freehold | £195,000 | |
| 07 Mar 2025 | 14, Johnson Road, Wednesbury, WS10 0EL | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £157,500 |
In the WS10 0EF postcode area, located within Friar Park, there are 9 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WS10 0EF
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Morrisons Daily | Johnson Road, Sandwell, WS10 0EL | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
| 0.2 mi | Lidl | Friar Park Road, Sandwell, WS10 0TB | Walking directions to Lidl |
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 0EF, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Elizabeth Ann Giles
Friar Park - Elected 2 May 2024
Antonia Bance
Tipton and Wednesbury - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around WS10 0EF records about 106 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 violence and sexual offences, criminal damage and arson and other theft.
The median sale price around WS10 0EF in Friar Park is £223,000 (about £266 per square foot) based on 53 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 16 schools close to WS10 0EF, including Tameside Primary Academy (Good), Elm Tree Primary Academy and The Priory Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to WS10 0EF is Tame Bridge Parkway, about 1,277 m away.
WS10 0EF scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,942 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 0EF is Antonia Bance (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Elizabeth Ann Giles (Labour Party).