WS10 0DD is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Old College Drive, 0.2km from Balls Hill in Wednesbury. Administratively it sits within Wednesbury South ward and the West Bromwich West constituency.
This is a diverse outer suburb with a large South Asian community, settled families. During the day, ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. A balanced community with an average age of 35 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 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 23 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £257k, up 65.4% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for WS10 0DD are sourced from Output Area E00168230 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
OLD COLLEGE DRIVE, WS10 0DD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OLD COLLEGE DRIVE, WS10 0DD.
466
35
£ 38,100 /yr
56%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. WS10 0DD's 54% ownership and 35-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode. Property prices are trending up 65.4% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WS10 0DD. 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
Economic Activity
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
Detached
£ 380,000
13 sales · Mean £ 355,884
Semi-Detached
£ 270,000
7 sales · Mean £ 269,142
Flat
£ 112,000
14 sales · Mean £ 111,500
Terraced
£ 128,000
2 sales · Mean £ 128,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
WS10 0DD has low crime rates — 23 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
Moorlands Primary School
Mesty Croft Primary
Hateley Heath Academy
St John Bosco Catholic Primary School
Tameside Primary Academy
Harvills Hawthorn Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
37 nearby- Kays News1.0 km
- Well Pharmacy0.9 km
- Petrogas Applegreen/Esso0.2 km
- 4U Trading Group0.8 km
- Booze King0.8 km
- + 32 more
Pub, NightClub
13 nearby- Hen and Chickens0.9 km
- Three Horseshoes0.7 km
- Park Inn Freehouse0.9 km
- Seven Bar0.7 km
- The Lamp Restaurant & Bar1.0 km
- + 8 more
Takeaway Shop
21 nearby- Enjoy's Pizza0.8 km
- Mr Vegi Singh0.7 km
- Trident Fish and Chips0.5 km
- Big Singh's0.7 km
- Smokin Patties and Desserts0.8 km
- + 16 more
Restaurant, Cafe
21 nearby- Gelato Fusion0.7 km
- New Street Cafe0.5 km
- The Chip Tub0.9 km
- Wednesbury Town Hall0.8 km
- The New Hen & Chickens0.9 km
- + 16 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited0.8 km
- Co-operative Food Store0.7 km
- Farmfoods0.8 km
- Heron Frozen Foods Limited0.9 km
- Iceland Frozen Foods PLC0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bescot Stadium2.4 km
- Tame Bridge Parkway2.7 km
- Dudley Port3.4 km
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Postcode Profile: WS100DD · Data under Open Government Licence