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WS10 7BH

Holyhead Road

Wednesbury North

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Overview

Postcode WS10 7BH is located in a major urban area, within the Wednesbury North 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 217.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 2.2× 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 Parkway (West Midlands Metro), about 0.5 miles away. There are 12 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
218
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
66.4%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

9/10

Wednesbury has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,053 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 12% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Wednesbury has a very high crime rate, with approximately 217.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

66.4%

Approximately 66.4% 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

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near WS10 7BH.

Flood risk

No risk

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

Transport

The nearest station is Wednesbury Parkway (West Midlands Metro) located about 0.5 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for WS10 7BH
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.5 mi

Wednesbury Parkway (West Midlands Metro)

West Midlands Metro

Walking directions to Wednesbury Parkway (West Midlands Metro)
0.8 mi

Bradley Lane (West Midlands Metro)

West Midlands Metro

Walking directions to Bradley Lane (West Midlands Metro)
0.8 mi

Wednesbury Central (West Midlands Metro)

West Midlands Metro

Walking directions to Wednesbury Central (West Midlands Metro)

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
514
Population density
734.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
82.35(+113%)
Other theft
47.06(+727%)
Criminal damage and arson
25.88(+255%)
Shoplifting
20.71(+138%)
Public order
15.53(+156%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
376
73.01%
Bangladeshi
64
12.43%
Arab
16
3.11%
Indian
12
2.33%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
10
1.94%
Total population: 515

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
161
43.4%
Level 3 (A level)
55
14.82%
Level 4+ (Degree)
51
13.75%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
45
12.13%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
41
11.05%
Total 16+ residents: 371

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
99
65.13%
Owns outright
19
12.5%
Private landlord or letting agency
15
9.87%
Owns with a mortgage
13
8.55%
Other forms of private rent
4
2.63%
Total households: 152

Property prices in Wednesbury North

Median price£216,000
Price per sq ft£242
Sales (last 12 months)74
Typical range (middle 50%)£180K – £256K

Based on 74 recent sales, the median property price is £216,000 (about £242 per square foot) in Wednesbury North area, with individual transactions ranging from £56,500 up to £444,000.

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 North over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached10£271,500£297
Semi-Detached35£225,000£253
Terraced18£207,500£230
Flats11£115,000£201

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Wednesbury North

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Wednesbury North.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£185,000£83,500£124,500£117,500
2017£190,000£91,000£130,000£113,000
2018£200,000£85,750£140,000£119,000
2019£235,000£85,500£154,000£132,000
2020£257,500£76,500£157,000£135,000
2021£245,000£104,000£176,500£162,000
2022£250,000£105,000£211,000£168,000
2023£275,000£120,000£207,500£182,000
2024£285,000£119,250£221,000£180,000
2025£290,000£120,000£234,000£191,000
2026£241,000£114,975£215,000£205,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Wednesbury North.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Wednesbury North.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£205£125£145£130
2017£184£155£149£137
2018£202£145£155£127
2019£202£151£178£142
2020£211£156£189£157
2021£215£175£196£169
2022£248£185£239£179
2023£267£189£219£182
2024£249£178£227£209
2025£290£208£252£197
2026£320£179£265£252
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Wednesbury North.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 2 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WS10 7BH.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WS10 7BH
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
28 Nov 20259, Large Avenue, Wednesbury, WS10 7QYSemi-DetachedFreehold£180,000
22 Dec 2025Rotech Laboratories Ltd, Moxley Industrial Centre, Wednesbury, WS10 7BGOtherFreehold£1,850,000

Schools

In the WS10 7BH postcode area, located within Wednesbury, there are 12 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for WS10 7BH
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.4 miPrimaryHolyhead Primary AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.4 miPrimaryMoorcroft Wood Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.5 miNurseryRowley View Nursery SchoolLocal authority nursery school

Outstanding

Local amenities

No Supermarkets & Convenience Stores nearby

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

Local councillors

Peter Hughes

Wednesbury North - Elected 2 May 2024

Labour and Co-operative 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 NorthE05001281
ParishSandwell, unparished areaE43000182
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)WednesburyE02002047
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Sandwell 005AE01010090
Police ForceWest Midlands
Postcode Introduced2016-06-01

Frequently asked questions about WS10 7BH

Is WS10 7BH (Wednesbury) safe?

The area around WS10 7BH records about 218 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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 7BH?

The median sale price around WS10 7BH in Wednesbury is £216,000 (about £242 per square foot) based on 74 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near WS10 7BH?

There are 14 schools close to WS10 7BH, including Holyhead Primary Academy (Good), Moorcroft Wood Primary School (Good) and Rowley View Nursery School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to WS10 7BH?

The closest station to WS10 7BH is Wednesbury Parkway (West Midlands Metro), about 881 m away, serving the West Midlands Metro line.

How deprived is the area around WS10 7BH?

WS10 7BH scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 4,053 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for Tipton and Wednesbury covering WS10 7BH is Antonia Bance (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Peter Hughes (Labour and Co-operative Party).

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