Postcode Analysis Sandwell, West Midlands

CHESTNUT ROAD, WS10 0BJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHESTNUT ROAD, WS10 0BJ.

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Population

361

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Avg Age

46

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Avg Income

£ 35,000 /yr

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Employed

44%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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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.

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7/10
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9/10
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7/10
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6/10
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5/10
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2/10
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2/10
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6/10
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6/10
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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.

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

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.

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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

White / British87.9%
Asian / British Asian9.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.8%

Economic Activity

44%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 1%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences56
Vehicle crime19
Criminal damage and arson11
Other theft8
Burglary6

school Local Schools

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St John's Church of England Primary Academy

Good202 pupils0.5 km
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Wodensborough Ormiston Academy

Good1128 pupils0.6 km
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Mesty Croft Primary

Good457 pupils0.6 km
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Moorlands Primary School

Good201 pupils0.8 km
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Tameside Primary Academy

Good498 pupils1.0 km
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St Mary's Catholic Primary School

Good230 pupils1.1 km
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Wood Green Junior School

Good361 pupils1.3 km
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St John Bosco Catholic Primary School

Outstanding250 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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
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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
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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
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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
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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