WS10 0AW is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.5km from Balls Hill in Wednesbury. Administratively it sits within Wednesbury South ward and the West Bromwich West constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a striving suburban area — non-UK born households working to get ahead. The daytime character shifts — non-white workforce in manufacturing and transport. With an average age of 47, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 63% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 23 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for WS10 0AW are sourced from Output Area E00051057 (shared with 17 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WS10 0AW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WS10 0AW.
240
47
£ 35,000 /yr
40%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WS10 0AW falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
Families dominate this postcode. With 63% owner-occupation and average age 47, WS10 0AW has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WS10 0AW. The average age is 47.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
WS10 0AW has low crime rates — 23 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
St John's Church of England Primary Academy
Wodensborough Ormiston Academy
Mesty Croft Primary
Moorlands Primary School
Holyhead Primary Academy
St Mary's Catholic Primary School
Harvills Hawthorn Primary School
Hateley Heath Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
30 nearby- Petrogas Applegreen/Esso0.4 km
- Ghosia Foods0.8 km
- Teddy Gray's0.8 km
- The Sandwich House1.0 km
- Trouse Lane Superstore1.0 km
- + 25 more
Takeaway Shop
22 nearby- Mr Vegi Singh0.9 km
- Trident Fish and Chips0.8 km
- Uncle Samuel's0.8 km
- Big Singh's0.5 km
- Smokin Patties and Desserts0.6 km
- + 17 more
Pub, NightClub
13 nearby- The Old Royal Oak0.9 km
- The Royal British Legion0.8 km
- The Lamp Restaurant & Bar0.8 km
- The Woden Inn0.8 km
- Park Inn Freehouse0.8 km
- + 8 more
Restaurant, Cafe
21 nearby- Tysons0.8 km
- Best Cafe0.2 km
- Eat Well Cafe0.7 km
- Island Lounge0.6 km
- Gelato Fusion0.5 km
- + 16 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited0.5 km
- Heron Frozen Foods Limited0.7 km
- Iceland Frozen Foods PLC0.7 km
- Co-operative Food Store0.9 km
- Farmfoods0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bescot Stadium2.6 km
- Tame Bridge Parkway3.0 km
- Dudley Port3.2 km
Bus Stops
- Wednesbury Great Western Street (Metro Stop)0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: WS100AW · Data under Open Government Licence