WS10 0BW is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Lilac Grove, 0.4km from Oakeswell End in Wednesbury. Administratively it sits within Wednesbury South ward and the West Bromwich West constituency.
For families considering a move, WS10 0BW represents a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. By day, the area transitions to a industrial units character: non-white workforce in manufacturing and transport. At 46 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 72% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 30 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £183k, up 59.7% 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 0BW are sourced from Output Area E00051034 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LILAC GROVE, WS10 0BW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LILAC GROVE, WS10 0BW.
361
46
£ 35,000 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WS10 0BW 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
Families dominate this postcode. With 72% owner-occupation and average age 46, WS10 0BW has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode. Property prices are trending up 59.7% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WS10 0BW. 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
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
Semi-Detached
£ 173,000
7 sales · Mean £ 164,428
Detached
£ 219,000
2 sales · Mean £ 219,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
WS10 0BW has low crime rates — 30 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
Mesty Croft Primary
Wodensborough Ormiston Academy
Moorlands Primary School
St Mary's Catholic Primary School
Tameside Primary Academy
Wood Green Junior School
Holyhead Primary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
16 nearby- MJ's Bar0.5 km
- The Dovecote1.0 km
- The Old Royal Oak0.9 km
- The Royal British Legion0.7 km
- The Village Inn0.7 km
- + 11 more
Takeaway Shop
20 nearby- Pizza Place also trading as Top One Pizza0.4 km
- Big Singh's0.4 km
- Smokin Patties and Desserts0.5 km
- Veggie and Vegan Point0.4 km
- Aladdins0.5 km
- + 15 more
Retailers - Other
33 nearby- Ghosia Foods0.7 km
- Teddy Gray's0.7 km
- The Sandwich House0.9 km
- Trouse Lane Superstore0.9 km
- 4U Trading Group0.7 km
- + 28 more
Restaurant, Cafe
22 nearby- Tysons0.7 km
- Gelato Fusion0.4 km
- Marie's Cafe0.7 km
- New Street Cafe0.5 km
- The Chip Tub0.7 km
- + 17 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited0.6 km
- Heron Frozen Foods Limited0.6 km
- Iceland Frozen Foods PLC0.7 km
- Farmfoods0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bescot Stadium2.1 km
- Tame Bridge Parkway2.6 km
- Dudley Port3.7 km
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Postcode Profile: WS100BW · Data under Open Government Licence