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WS10 0PJ

Woden Road East

Friar Park

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Detailed insights for WS10 0PJ

Overview

Postcode WS10 0PJ is located in a major urban area, within the Friar Park ward of Sandwell in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Woods & Mesty Croft area. It has low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 41 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 58% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Woods & Mesty Croft is £44,199 per year. The nearest station is Bescot Stadium, about 0.6 miles away. There are 10 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Brunswick Park.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
41
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
1.7%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

4/10

Woods & Mesty Croft has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 20,678 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 37% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

4/10

Woods & Mesty Croft has a low crime rate, with approximately 41 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

1.7%

Approximately 1.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 27.3% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in Woods & Mesty Croft is £44,199 per year.

Noise Level

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 71 ft away from WS10 0PJ.

Flood risk

No risk

Woods & Mesty Croft near WS10 0PJ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Bescot Stadium located about 0.6 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for WS10 0PJ
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.6 mi

Bescot Stadium

N/A

Walking directions to Bescot Stadium

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for WS10 0PJ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miBrunswick ParkLargeWalking directions to Brunswick Park

Area Profile

Population
292
Population density
6,460.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
16.88(-56%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.43(-12%)
Vehicle crime
5.63(-14%)
Drugs
4.02(+50%)
Anti-social behaviour
2.41(-78%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
258
88.36%
Indian
14
4.79%
Chinese
8
2.74%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
6
2.05%
Caribbean
3
1.03%
Total population: 292

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
66
28.57%
Level 4+ (Degree)
48
20.78%
Level 3 (A level)
34
14.72%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
31
13.42%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
24
10.39%
Total 16+ residents: 231

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
58
48.33%
Owns with a mortgage
54
45%
Private landlord or letting agency
6
5%
Social rents from council
2
1.67%
Total households: 120

Property prices in Friar Park

Median price£220,000
Price per sq ft£265
Sales (last 12 months)56
Typical range (middle 50%)£201K – £241K

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Friar Park over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached3£265,000£265
Semi-Detached33£225,000£271
Terraced19£210,000£255
Flats1£62,000£94

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Friar Park

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Friar Park.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Friar Park.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Friar Park.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Friar Park.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Friar Park in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 39 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WS10 0PJ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WS10 0PJ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
17 Oct 202577, Woden Road East, Wednesbury, WS10 0PJSemi-DetachedFreehold£253,000
17 Oct 202577, Woden Road East, Wednesbury, WS10 0PJTerracedFreehold£250,000
12 Jun 2026106, Woden Road East, Wednesbury, WS10 0PHSemi-DetachedFreehold£344,000
30 May 2025102, Woden Road East, Wednesbury, WS10 0PHSemi-DetachedFreehold£282,500
21 Apr 202679, Brunswick Park Road, Wednesbury, WS10 9QRSemi-DetachedFreehold£217,000

Schools

In the WS10 0PJ postcode area, located within Woods & Mesty Croft, there are 10 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for WS10 0PJ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miSecondaryStuart Bathurst Catholic High SchoolAcademy sponsor led

N/A

0.3 miSecondaryWood Green AcademyAcademy converter

Good

0.3 miPrimaryPark Hill Primary SchoolFoundation school

Requires improvement

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WS10 0PJ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for WS10 0PJ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.5 miLidlFriar Park Road, Sandwell, WS10 0TBWalking directions to Lidl

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Sandwell district.

Band A£1,496
Band B£1,746
Band C£1,995
Band D£2,244
Band E£2,743
Band F£3,242
Band G£3,741
Band H£4,489

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for WS10 0PJ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Elizabeth Ann Giles

Friar Park - Elected 2 May 2024

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Antonia Bance

Tipton and Wednesbury - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionWest MidlandsUKG
DistrictSandwellE08000028
Parliamentary ConstituencyTipton and WednesburyE14001547
WardFriar ParkE05001265
ParishSandwell, unparished areaE43000182
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Woods & Mesty CroftE02002045
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Sandwell 003BE01009961
Police ForceWest Midlands
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about WS10 0PJ

Is WS10 0PJ (Woods & Mesty Croft) safe?

The area around WS10 0PJ records about 41 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 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.

What is the average house price near WS10 0PJ?

The median sale price around WS10 0PJ in Woods & Mesty Croft is £220,000 (about £265 per square foot) based on 56 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near WS10 0PJ?

There are 16 schools close to WS10 0PJ, including Stuart Bathurst Catholic High School, Wood Green Academy (Good) and Park Hill Primary School (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to WS10 0PJ?

The closest station to WS10 0PJ is Bescot Stadium, about 900 m away.

How deprived is the area around WS10 0PJ?

WS10 0PJ scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 20,678 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents WS10 0PJ (Woods & Mesty Croft) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Tipton and Wednesbury covering WS10 0PJ is Antonia Bance (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Elizabeth Ann Giles (Labour Party).