Postcode WS10 0TF 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 very low crime levels, with around 29.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 70% 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 Bescot Stadium, about 0.5 miles away. There are 8 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area.
Friar Park has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,822 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 9% most deprived areas in England.
Friar Park has a very low crime rate, with approximately 29.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 49.0% 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.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 204 ft away from WS10 0TF.
Friar Park near WS10 0TF 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 0.5 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Bescot Stadium | N/A | Walking directions to Bescot Stadium |
| 0.8 mi | Tame Bridge Parkway | N/A | Walking directions to Tame Bridge Parkway |
Based on 53 recent sales, the median property price is £223,000 (about £266 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 | 32 | £226,500 | £273 |
| Terraced | 17 | £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 29 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WS10 0TF.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Sept 2025 | 21, Connaught Avenue, Wednesbury, WS10 0TF | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £200,000 | |
| 27 Mar 2025 | 5, Connaught Avenue, Wednesbury, WS10 0TF | Terraced | Freehold | £220,000 | |
| 17 Apr 2025 | 50, Remembrance Road, Wednesbury, WS10 0TE | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £160,000 | |
| 31 Mar 2025 | 22, Mcdougall Road, Wednesbury, WS10 0TH | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £210,000 | |
| 30 Jan 2026 | 33, Coronation Road, Wednesbury, WS10 0TQ | Terraced | Freehold | £180,000 |
In the WS10 0TF postcode area, located within Friar Park, there are 8 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WS10 0TF
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Lidl | Friar Park Road, Sandwell, WS10 0TB | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.4 mi | Morrisons Daily | Johnson Road, Sandwell, WS10 0EL | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
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 0TF, 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 0TF records about 29 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 2 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 0TF in Friar Park is £223,000 (about £266 per square foot) based on 53 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 16 schools close to WS10 0TF, including Elm Tree Primary Academy, Park Hill Primary School (Requires improvement) and Tameside Primary Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to WS10 0TF is Bescot Stadium, about 850 m away.
WS10 0TF scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 2,822 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 0TF is Antonia Bance (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Elizabeth Ann Giles (Labour Party).