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WS10 0UD

Gillingham Close

Friar Park

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Detailed insights for WS10 0UD

Overview

Postcode WS10 0UD 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 high deprivation and low crime levels, with around 45.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 53% 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 0.1 miles away. There are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
45
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
2.2%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

7/10

Woods & Mesty Croft has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 10,654 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 32% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

4/10

Woods & Mesty Croft has a low crime rate, with approximately 45.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

2.2%

Approximately 2.2% 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 97 ft away from WS10 0UD.

Flood risk

No risk

Woods & Mesty Croft near WS10 0UD 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 0.1 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for WS10 0UD
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.1 mi

Bescot Stadium

N/A

Walking directions to Bescot Stadium
0.9 mi

Tame Bridge Parkway

N/A

Walking directions to Tame Bridge Parkway

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
348
Population density
3,236.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
23.94(-38%)
Vehicle crime
7.45(+14%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.38(-12%)
Anti-social behaviour
5.85(-46%)
Public order
2.66(-56%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
247
72.65%
Indian
23
6.76%
African
15
4.41%
Other White
12
3.53%
Chinese
10
2.94%
Total population: 340

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
78
27.56%
Level 3 (A level)
56
19.79%
No qualifications
53
18.73%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
38
13.43%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
28
9.89%
Total 16+ residents: 283

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
71
52.99%
Owns with a mortgage
44
32.84%
Private landlord or letting agency
12
8.96%
Other forms of private rent
4
2.99%
Social rents from council
3
2.24%
Total households: 134

Property prices in Friar Park

Median price£223,000
Price per sq ft£266
Sales (last 12 months)53
Typical range (middle 50%)£204K – £243K

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.

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-Detached32£226,500£273
Terraced17£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 13 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WS10 0UD.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WS10 0UD
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
13 May 202537, Comberford Drive, Wednesbury, WS10 0UADetachedFreehold£250,000
13 Feb 20265, Sussex Avenue, Wednesbury, WS10 0SPSemi-DetachedFreehold£243,000
11 Aug 202522, Sussex Avenue, Wednesbury, WS10 0SPSemi-DetachedFreehold£220,000
12 Feb 202616, Norfolk Drive, Wednesbury, WS10 0SWSemi-DetachedFreehold£230,000
25 Apr 202527, Shelton Close, Wednesbury, WS10 0TZDetachedFreehold£275,000

Schools

In the WS10 0UD postcode area, located within Woods & Mesty Croft, there are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for WS10 0UD
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryPark Hill Primary SchoolFoundation school

Requires improvement

0.5 miNot applicableElm Tree Primary AcademyFree schools special

N/A

0.5 miSecondaryWood Green AcademyAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WS10 0UD

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for WS10 0UD
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miThe Food WarehouseBescot Crescent, Walsall, WS1 4SBWalking directions to The Food Warehouse
0.4 miFarmfoodsBescot Crescent, Walsall, WS1 4DXWalking directions to Farmfoods

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 0UD, 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 003DE01009967
Police ForceWest Midlands
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about WS10 0UD

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

The area around WS10 0UD records about 45 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 0UD?

The median sale price around WS10 0UD in Woods & Mesty Croft is £223,000 (about £266 per square foot) based on 53 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near WS10 0UD?

There are 16 schools close to WS10 0UD, including Park Hill Primary School (Requires improvement), Elm Tree Primary Academy and Wood Green Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to WS10 0UD?

The closest station to WS10 0UD is Bescot Stadium, about 223 m away.

How deprived is the area around WS10 0UD?

WS10 0UD scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 10,654 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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