Postcode WS10 0QA 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 very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 99.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Woods & Mesty Croft is £44,199 per year. The nearest station is Bescot Stadium located about 1.1 miles away. There are 12 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest large park is Brunswick Park.
Woods & Mesty Croft has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,568 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 20% most deprived areas in England.
Woods & Mesty Croft has a very high crime rate, with approximately 99.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 56.6% 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 1 ft away from WS10 0QA.
Woods & Mesty Croft near WS10 0QA has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Bescot Stadium located about 1.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Brunswick Park | Large | Walking directions to Brunswick Park |
Based on 67 recent sales, the median property price is £210,000 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 | 3 | £265,000 |
| Flats | 3 | £105,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 46 | £212,500 |
| Terraced | 15 | £190,000 |
10 year median price trend in Friar Park
In the WS10 0QA postcode area, located within Woods & Mesty Croft, there are 12 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WS10 0QA
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Londis | Walsall Street, Wednesbury, WS10 9HA | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.4 mi | Booze King | Market Place, Sandwell, WS10 7AT | Walking directions to Booze King |
| 0.4 mi | Wednesbury Local Express | Market Place, Sandwell, WS10 7AY | Walking directions to Wednesbury Local Express |
| 0.4 mi | Lifestyle Express | Market Place, Sandwell, WS10 7AY | Walking directions to Lifestyle Express |
| 0.4 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 (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.