WS10 0BJ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Chestnut Road, 0.4km from Balls Hill in Wednesbury. Administratively it sits within Wednesbury South ward and the West Bromwich West constituency.
For families considering a move, WS10 0BJ represents a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. The daytime character shifts — non-white workforce in manufacturing and transport. With an average age of 46, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 72% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 26 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £253k, up 14.7% year-on-year. 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 0BJ are sourced from Output Area E00051034 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CHESTNUT ROAD, WS10 0BJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHESTNUT ROAD, WS10 0BJ.
361
46
£ 35,000 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WS10 0BJ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
WS10 0BJ is an established family neighbourhood — 72% owner-occupation and an average age of 46 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 up 14.7% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WS10 0BJ. The average age is 45.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 232,000
11 sales · Mean £ 229,509
Terraced
£ 280,000
3 sales · Mean £ 273,333
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
WS10 0BJ has low crime rates — 26 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
Tameside Primary Academy
St Mary's Catholic Primary School
Wood Green Junior School
St John Bosco Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
30 nearby- Petrogas Applegreen/Esso0.6 km
- 4U Trading Group0.8 km
- Booze King0.6 km
- Breaking bread Foodbank0.7 km
- FRESH CAKE INN LTD0.7 km
- + 25 more
Pub, NightClub
16 nearby- Three Horseshoes0.9 km
- Park Inn Freehouse0.6 km
- Seven Bar0.6 km
- Rosehill Tavern Bar and Grill1.0 km
- The Lamp Restaurant & Bar0.8 km
- + 11 more
Takeaway Shop
18 nearby- Trident Fish and Chips0.8 km
- Big Singh's0.5 km
- Smokin Patties and Desserts0.6 km
- Veggie and Vegan Point0.5 km
- Aladdins0.6 km
- + 13 more
Restaurant, Cafe
21 nearby- Gelato Fusion0.5 km
- Marie's Cafe0.8 km
- New Street Cafe0.5 km
- The Chip Tub0.8 km
- Wednesbury Town Hall0.7 km
- + 16 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited0.7 km
- Heron Frozen Foods Limited0.7 km
- Iceland Frozen Foods PLC0.8 km
- Farmfoods0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bescot Stadium2.1 km
- Tame Bridge Parkway2.5 km
- Dudley Port3.7 km
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Postcode Profile: WS100BJ · Data under Open Government Licence