Postcode WS10 0LX 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 92.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Friar Park is £32,900 per year. The nearest station is Tame Bridge Parkway located about 0.4 miles away. There are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest large park is Haywoods Nature Area.
Friar Park has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,166 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 92.1 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 57.5% 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 of residents in Friar Park is £32,900 per year.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 11 ft away from WS10 0LX.
Friar Park near WS10 0LX 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 0.4 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Tame Bridge Parkway | N/A | Walking directions to Tame Bridge Parkway |
| 0.7 mi | Bescot Stadium | N/A | Walking directions to Bescot Stadium |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Haywoods Nature Area | Large | Walking directions to Haywoods Nature Area |
Based on 72 recent sales, the median property price is £205,750 in Friar Park area, with individual transactions ranging from £62,000 up to £297,500.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 4 | £270,000 |
| Flats | 5 | £102,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 46 | £210,000 |
| Terraced | 17 | £190,000 |
10 year median price trend in Friar Park
In the WS10 0LX postcode area, located within Friar Park, there are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WS10 0LX
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Morrisons Daily | Johnson Road, Sandwell, WS10 0EL | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
| 0.5 mi | Lidl | Friar Park Road, Sandwell, WS10 0TB | Walking directions to Lidl |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.