Postcode WS10 0PU is located in a major urban area, within the Wednesbury South ward of Sandwell in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Woods & Mesty Croft area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 96.4 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 Woods & Mesty Croft is £44,199 per year. The nearest station is Wednesbury Central (West Midlands Metro), about 0.6 miles away. There are 12 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Brunswick Park.
Woods & Mesty Croft has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,038 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 15% most deprived areas in England.
Woods & Mesty Croft has a high crime rate, with approximately 96.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 8.0% 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.
The average income per household in Woods & Mesty Croft is £44,199 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 0 ft away from WS10 0PU.
Woods & Mesty Croft near WS10 0PU 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 0.6 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | Wednesbury Central (West Midlands Metro) | West Midlands Metro | Walking directions to Wednesbury Central (West Midlands Metro) |
| 0.8 mi | Wednesbury Parkway (West Midlands Metro) | West Midlands Metro | Walking directions to Wednesbury Parkway (West Midlands Metro) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Brunswick Park | Large | Walking directions to Brunswick Park |
Based on 109 recent sales, the median property price is £235,000 (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 | £345,000 | £294 |
| Semi-Detached | 51 | £240,000 | £264 |
| Terraced | 33 | £220,000 | £260 |
| Flats | 11 | £125,000 | £189 |
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 | £245,500 |
| 2026 | £371,000 | £107,750 | £247,500 | £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 | £297 | £199 | £263 | £261 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WS10 0PU.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Aug 2025 | 58, Hydes Road, Wednesbury, WS10 0PU | Detached | Freehold | £205,000 | |
| 27 Feb 2026 | 36, Holden Road, Wednesbury, WS10 0DB | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £320,000 | |
| 24 Jun 2025 | 24A, Holden Road, Wednesbury, WS10 0DB | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £162,000 | |
| 21 Mar 2025 | 61, Corporation Street, Wednesbury, WS10 9AJ | Terraced | Freehold | £150,000 | |
| 21 Mar 2025 | 51, Corporation Street, Wednesbury, WS10 9AJ | Terraced | Freehold | £157,000 |
In the WS10 0PU postcode area, located within Woods & Mesty Croft, there are 12 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
10 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WS10 0PU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Londis | Walsall Street, Wednesbury, WS10 9HA | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.3 mi | Booze King | Market Place, Sandwell, WS10 7AT | Walking directions to Booze King |
| 0.3 mi | Wednesbury Local Express | Market Place, Sandwell, WS10 7AY | Walking directions to Wednesbury Local Express |
| 0.3 mi | Lifestyle Express | Market Place, Wednesbury, WS10 7AY | Walking directions to Lifestyle Express |
| 0.3 mi | Polski Sklep European Products | 11 Market Place, Wednesbury, WS10 7AX | Walking directions to Polski Sklep European Products |
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 0PU, 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 0PU records about 96 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, vehicle crime and criminal damage and arson.
The median sale price around WS10 0PU in Woods & Mesty Croft is £235,000 (about £262 per square foot) based on 109 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 16 schools close to WS10 0PU, including Mesty Croft Primary (Good), St John's Church of England Primary Academy (Good) and Wodensborough Ormiston Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to WS10 0PU is Wednesbury Central (West Midlands Metro), about 990 m away, serving the West Midlands Metro line.
WS10 0PU scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 5,038 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 0PU is Antonia Bance (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Jenny Chidley (Labour Party).