Postcode Analysis Sandwell, West Midlands

COLLEGE CLOSE, WS10 0BT House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for COLLEGE CLOSE, WS10 0BT.

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Population

240

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Avg Age

47

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Avg Income

£ 35,000 /yr

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Employed

40%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: WS10 0BT falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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5/10
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8/10
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5/10
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5/10
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2/10
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2/10
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5/10
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10/10
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Area Character

Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. WS10 0BT's 63% ownership and 47-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Low crime and a maturing demographic make this one of the more stable postcodes in the district. Property prices are trending down 27.3% year-on-year.

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

WS10 0BT is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on College Close, 0.4km 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. During the day, non-white workforce in manufacturing and transport. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 47) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 63% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 22 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £142k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 27.3% 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 0BT are sourced from Output Area E00051057 (shared with 17 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 0BT. 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

White / British87.1%
Asian / British Asian8.3%
Black / African / Caribbean1.7%
Other / Mixed2.9%

Economic Activity

40%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 1%
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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.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 101,500

2 sales · Mean £ 101,500

Terraced

£ 139,000

3 sales · Mean £ 136,666

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

WS10 0BT 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 offences46
Vehicle crime19
Criminal damage and arson10
Other theft9
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 pupils0.7 km
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Mesty Croft Primary

Good457 pupils0.7 km
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Moorlands Primary School

Good201 pupils0.9 km
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Tameside Primary Academy

Good498 pupils1.1 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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Holyhead Primary Academy

Good214 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

32 nearby
  • Petrogas Applegreen/Esso0.5 km
  • 4U Trading Group0.7 km
  • Booze King0.5 km
  • Breaking bread Foodbank0.6 km
  • FRESH CAKE INN LTD0.7 km
  • + 27 more
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Pub, NightClub

16 nearby
  • Three Horseshoes0.9 km
  • Park Inn Freehouse0.6 km
  • Seven Bar0.5 km
  • Rosehill Tavern Bar and Grill1.0 km
  • The Lamp Restaurant & Bar0.8 km
  • + 11 more
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Takeaway Shop

20 nearby
  • Mr Vegi Singh1.0 km
  • Trident Fish and Chips0.8 km
  • Big Singh's0.5 km
  • Smokin Patties and Desserts0.5 km
  • Veggie and Vegan Point0.5 km
  • + 15 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

21 nearby
  • Gelato Fusion0.5 km
  • Marie's Cafe0.9 km
  • New Street Cafe0.4 km
  • The Chip Tub0.7 km
  • Wednesbury Town Hall0.6 km
  • + 16 more
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited0.7 km
  • Co-operative Food Store1.0 km
  • Farmfoods0.6 km
  • Heron Frozen Foods Limited0.7 km
  • Iceland Frozen Foods PLC0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bescot Stadium2.2 km
  • Tame Bridge Parkway2.7 km
  • Dudley Port3.6 km