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WS10 7AT

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Wednesbury South

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Detailed insights for WS10 7AT

Overview

Postcode WS10 7AT is located in a major urban area, within the Wednesbury South ward of Sandwell in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Wednesbury area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 115.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.2× the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Wednesbury is £36,370 per year. The nearest station is Wednesbury Central (West Midlands Metro), about 0.4 miles away. There are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Brunswick Park.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
115
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
35.2%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

9/10

Wednesbury has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,030 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 18% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Wednesbury has a very high crime rate, with approximately 115.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

35.2%

Approximately 35.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 29.0% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

1/10

The average income per household in Wednesbury is £36,370 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 102 ft away from WS10 7AT.

Flood risk

No risk

Wednesbury near WS10 7AT has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Wednesbury Central (West Midlands Metro) located about 0.4 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for WS10 7AT
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

Wednesbury Central (West Midlands Metro)

West Midlands Metro

Walking directions to Wednesbury Central (West Midlands Metro)
0.6 mi

Wednesbury Parkway (West Midlands Metro)

West Midlands Metro

Walking directions to Wednesbury Parkway (West Midlands Metro)

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for WS10 7AT
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miBrunswick ParkLargeWalking directions to Brunswick Park

Area Profile

Population
428
Population density
4,597.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Shoplifting
159.71(+1736%)
Violence and sexual offences
44.46(+15%)
Vehicle crime
12.62(+94%)
Criminal damage and arson
10.98(+51%)
Anti-social behaviour
9.88(-8%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
243
56.12%
Bangladeshi
103
23.79%
Indian
23
5.31%
African
18
4.16%
Other White
13
3%
Total population: 433

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
137
36.15%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
72
19%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
72
19%
Level 4+ (Degree)
42
11.08%
Level 3 (A level)
28
7.39%
Total 16+ residents: 379

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
69
35.2%
Private landlord or letting agency
68
34.69%
Owns outright
27
13.78%
Owns with a mortgage
25
12.76%
Shared ownership
2
1.02%
Total households: 196

Property prices in Wednesbury South

Median price£232,500
Price per sq ft£262
Sales (last 12 months)100
Typical range (middle 50%)£194K – £278K

Based on 100 recent sales, the median property price is £232,500 (about £262 per square foot) in Wednesbury South area, with individual transactions ranging from £85,000 up to £460,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Wednesbury South over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached14£341,000£291
Semi-Detached46£240,000£263
Terraced30£220,000£260
Flats10£125,500£187

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Wednesbury South

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Wednesbury South.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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£226,500
2026£382,000£125,000£250,000£210,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Wednesbury South.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Wednesbury South.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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£299£184£263£261
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Wednesbury South.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Wednesbury South in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 36 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WS10 7AT.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WS10 7AT
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
27 Mar 202612, Spring Head, Wednesbury, WS10 9ADDetachedFreehold£215,000
24 Apr 20263, Gregory Close, Wednesbury, WS10 9ABDetachedFreehold£214,000
04 Apr 202523, Russell Street, Wednesbury, WS10 7AZFlatsLeasehold£58,500
21 Aug 20257, Walsall Street, Wednesbury, WS10 9BZOtherFreehold£130,000
13 Mar 202612, Galahad Way, Wednesbury, WS10 9HRFlatsLeasehold£80,000

Schools

In the WS10 7AT postcode area, located within Wednesbury, there are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for WS10 7AT
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimarySt John's Church of England Primary AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.4 miPrimarySt Mary's Catholic Primary SchoolAcademy converter

N/A

0.5 miPrimaryMesty Croft PrimaryAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

11 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WS10 7AT

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for WS10 7AT
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miBooze KingMarket Place, Sandwell, WS10 7ATWalking directions to Booze King
0 miWednesbury Local ExpressMarket Place, Sandwell, WS10 7AYWalking directions to Wednesbury Local Express
0 miLifestyle ExpressMarket Place, Wednesbury, WS10 7AYWalking directions to Lifestyle Express
0.1 miPolski Sklep European Products11 Market Place, Wednesbury, WS10 7AXWalking directions to Polski Sklep European Products
0.1 miNick's News5-6 Union Street, Wednesbury, WS10 7HDWalking directions to Nick's News

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 7AT, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Jenny Chidley

Wednesbury South - 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
WardWednesbury SouthE05001282
ParishSandwell, unparished areaE43000182
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)WednesburyE02002047
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Sandwell 005CE01010096
Police ForceWest Midlands
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about WS10 7AT

Is WS10 7AT (Wednesbury) safe?

The area around WS10 7AT records about 115 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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, shoplifting and other theft.

What is the average house price near WS10 7AT?

The median sale price around WS10 7AT in Wednesbury is £232,500 (about £262 per square foot) based on 100 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near WS10 7AT?

There are 11 schools close to WS10 7AT, including St John's Church of England Primary Academy (Good), St Mary's Catholic Primary School and Mesty Croft Primary (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to WS10 7AT?

The closest station to WS10 7AT is Wednesbury Central (West Midlands Metro), about 572 m away, serving the West Midlands Metro line.

How deprived is the area around WS10 7AT?

WS10 7AT scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 6,030 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents WS10 7AT (Wednesbury) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Tipton and Wednesbury covering WS10 7AT is Antonia Bance (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Jenny Chidley (Labour Party).