Postcode WS10 0LW 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 high crime levels, with around 85.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 12% below 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 0.2 miles away. There are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Haywoods Nature Area.
Friar Park has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,246 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 4% most deprived areas in England.
Friar Park has a high crime rate, with approximately 85.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 28.8% 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.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 102 ft away from WS10 0LW.
Friar Park near WS10 0LW 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 0.2 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Tame Bridge Parkway | N/A | Walking directions to Tame Bridge Parkway |
| 0.9 mi | Bescot Stadium | N/A | Walking directions to Bescot Stadium |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Haywoods Nature Area | Large | Walking directions to Haywoods Nature Area |
Based on 56 recent sales, the median property price is £220,000 (about £265 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 | 33 | £225,000 | £271 |
| Terraced | 19 | £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 42 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WS10 0LW.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Aug 2025 | 95, Addison Road, Wednesbury, WS10 0LW | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £190,500 | |
| 20 Jun 2025 | 42, Addison Road, Wednesbury, WS10 0LW | Terraced | Freehold | £200,000 | |
| 20 Jun 2025 | 38, Addison Road, Wednesbury, WS10 0LW | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £200,000 | |
| 09 Jun 2025 | 79, Addison Road, Wednesbury, WS10 0LW | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £200,000 | |
| 17 Nov 2025 | 16, Asbury Road, Wednesbury, WS10 0LL | Terraced | Freehold | £210,000 |
In the WS10 0LW postcode area, located within Friar Park, there are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WS10 0LW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Kwiksave | Sandwell, B71 3HP | Walking directions to Kwiksave |
| 0.4 mi | International Food Store | 320 Beaconview Road, West Bromwich, B71 3NX | Walking directions to International Food Store |
| 0.5 mi | Shop and Save | Beacon View Road, Sandwell, B71 3NX | Walking directions to Shop and Save |
| 0.5 mi | Costcutter | 304 Beaconview Road, West Bromwich, B71 3NX | Walking directions to Costcutter |
| 0.5 mi | Lidl | 100 Walsall Road, Walsall, WS5 4BB | 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 0LW, 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 0LW records about 85 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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 0LW in Friar Park is £220,000 (about £265 per square foot) based on 56 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 10 schools close to WS10 0LW, including The Priory Primary School (Good), High Point Academy and Elm Tree Primary Academy. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to WS10 0LW is Tame Bridge Parkway, about 388 m away.
WS10 0LW scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,246 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 0LW is Antonia Bance (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Elizabeth Ann Giles (Labour Party).