Postcode Analysis Sandwell, West Midlands

BURRS DRIVE, WS10 0BB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BURRS DRIVE, WS10 0BB.

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Population

466

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Avg Age

35

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Avg Income

£ 38,100 /yr

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Employed

56%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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5/10
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5/10
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6/10
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9/10
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6/10
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5/10
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2/10
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4/10
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4/10
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Area Character

WS10 0BB is an established family neighbourhood — 54% owner-occupation and an average age of 35 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode. Property prices are trending down 5.3% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

WS10 0BB is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Burrs Drive, 0.3km from Balls Hill in Wednesbury. Administratively it sits within Wednesbury South ward and the West Bromwich West constituency.

Day-to-day life in WS10 0BB has the character of a diverse outer suburb with a large South Asian community, settled families. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. The 35 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. The area has a notably diverse population — 43% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Sandwell.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 22 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £116k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 5.3% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for WS10 0BB are sourced from Output Area E00168230 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WS10 0BB. The average age is 35.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British57.1%
Asian / British Asian30.3%
Black / African / Caribbean5.1%
Other / Mixed7.5%

Economic Activity

56%Active
FT: 43%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 90,200

25 sales · Mean £ 88,236

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

WS10 0BB has low crime rates — 22 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.

Violence and sexual offences43
Vehicle crime17
Criminal damage and arson8
Other theft7
Anti-social behaviour5

school Local Schools

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St John's Church of England Primary Academy

Good202 pupils0.6 km
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Wodensborough Ormiston Academy

Good1128 pupils0.8 km
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Moorlands Primary School

Good201 pupils0.9 km
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Mesty Croft Primary

Good457 pupils0.9 km
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Hateley Heath Academy

Inadequate425 pupils1.3 km
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Tameside Primary Academy

Good498 pupils1.3 km
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St Mary's Catholic Primary School

Good230 pupils1.3 km
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St John Bosco Catholic Primary School

Outstanding250 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

36 nearby
  • Well Pharmacy1.0 km
  • Petrogas Applegreen/Esso0.3 km
  • 4U Trading Group0.7 km
  • Booze King0.7 km
  • Breaking bread Foodbank0.8 km
  • + 31 more
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Pub, NightClub

14 nearby
  • Hen and Chickens1.0 km
  • Three Horseshoes0.8 km
  • Park Inn Freehouse0.8 km
  • Seven Bar0.6 km
  • The Lamp Restaurant & Bar0.9 km
  • + 9 more
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Takeaway Shop

22 nearby
  • Enjoy's Pizza1.0 km
  • Mr Vegi Singh0.8 km
  • Trident Fish and Chips0.6 km
  • Big Singh's0.6 km
  • Smokin Patties and Desserts0.6 km
  • + 17 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

21 nearby
  • Gelato Fusion0.6 km
  • New Street Cafe0.4 km
  • The Chip Tub0.8 km
  • Wednesbury Town Hall0.6 km
  • The New Hen & Chickens1.0 km
  • + 16 more
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited0.7 km
  • Co-operative Food Store0.8 km
  • Farmfoods0.7 km
  • Heron Frozen Foods Limited0.8 km
  • Iceland Frozen Foods PLC0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bescot Stadium2.4 km
  • Tame Bridge Parkway2.7 km
  • Dudley Port3.4 km