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WS10 7HE

Dudley Street

Wednesbury South

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Detailed insights for WS10 7HE

Overview

Postcode WS10 7HE 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 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 Central (West Midlands Metro), about 0.3 miles away. There are 8 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
27%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Very High

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

27%

Approximately 27.0% 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

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 14 ft away from WS10 7HE.

Flood risk

No risk

Wednesbury near WS10 7HE 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 0.3 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for WS10 7HE
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

Wednesbury Central (West Midlands Metro)

West Midlands Metro

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

Wednesbury Parkway (West Midlands Metro)

West Midlands Metro

Walking directions to Wednesbury Parkway (West Midlands Metro)

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
478
Population density
4,167.4 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
280
58.58%
Other White
54
11.3%
Bangladeshi
47
9.83%
Indian
18
3.77%
Pakistani
14
2.93%
Total population: 478

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
97
26.94%
Level 4+ (Degree)
65
18.06%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
54
15%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
50
13.89%
Level 3 (A level)
50
13.89%
Total 16+ residents: 360

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
111
51.63%
Social rents from council
38
17.67%
Owns with a mortgage
27
12.56%
Other social rented
20
9.3%
Owns outright
15
6.98%
Total households: 215

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 28 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WS10 7HE.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WS10 7HE
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
07 Jan 2026Flat 3, 19, Upper High Street, Wednesbury, WS10 7HQFlatsLeasehold£56,500
27 Nov 2025Flat 1, 19, Upper High Street, Wednesbury, WS10 7HQFlatsLeasehold£47,000
31 Mar 202538, Cross Street, Wednesbury, WS10 7PPTerracedFreehold£249,950
29 May 2026256, Holyhead Road, Wednesbury, WS10 7DQFlatsLeasehold£130,000
20 Mar 2026327, Holyhead Road, Wednesbury, WS10 7DQFlatsLeasehold£115,000

Schools

In the WS10 7HE postcode area, located within Wednesbury, there are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

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

Good

0.3 miPrimaryHolyhead Primary AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.4 miPrimarySt Mary's Catholic Primary SchoolAcademy converter

N/A

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for WS10 7HE
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miMorrisonsHolyhead Road, Sandwell, WS10 7BDWalking directions to Morrisons
0.1 miIceland51-54 Union Street, Wednesbury, WS10 7HBWalking directions to Iceland
0.1 miHeron Foods19 Union Street, Wednesbury, WS10 7HDWalking directions to Heron Foods
0.1 miMorrisons DailyHigh Bullen, Sandwell, WS10 7HRWalking directions to Morrisons Daily
0.1 miFarmfoodsCamp Street, Wednesbury, WS10 7ADWalking 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 7HE, 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 005AE01010090
Police ForceWest Midlands
Postcode Introduced2017-11-01

Frequently asked questions about WS10 7HE

Is WS10 7HE (Wednesbury) safe?

The area around WS10 7HE 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 7HE?

The median sale price around WS10 7HE 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 7HE?

There are 9 schools close to WS10 7HE, including St John's Church of England Primary Academy (Good), Holyhead Primary Academy (Good) and St Mary's Catholic Primary School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to WS10 7HE?

The closest station to WS10 7HE is Wednesbury Central (West Midlands Metro), about 414 m away, serving the West Midlands Metro line.

How deprived is the area around WS10 7HE?

WS10 7HE 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 7HE (Wednesbury) in Parliament and on the local council?

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

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