WS10 0DF is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Hydes Road, 0.2km from Mesty Croft in Wednesbury. Administratively it sits within Friar Park ward and the West Bromwich East constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, WS10 0DF is a striving suburban area — non-UK born households working to get ahead. During the day, ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. A balanced community with an average age of 43 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 57% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 22% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 37 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £255k, down 17.5% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for WS10 0DF are sourced from Output Area E00051018 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HYDES ROAD, WS10 0DF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HYDES ROAD, WS10 0DF.
254
43
£ 36,400 /yr
31%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WS10 0DF falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
WS10 0DF has a significant social housing presence — 57% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal. Property prices are trending down 17.5% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WS10 0DF. The average age is 43.2. 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
Semi-Detached
£ 184,750
6 sales · Mean £ 200,583
Terraced
£ 237,000
2 sales · Mean £ 237,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
WS10 0DF has low crime rates — 37 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
Mesty Croft Primary
Wodensborough Ormiston Academy
St John's Church of England Primary Academy
Tameside Primary Academy
St Mary's Catholic Primary School
Moorlands Primary School
Wood Green Junior School
Park Hill Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
43 nearby- DS Convenience Store1.0 km
- Friar Park Chemist0.9 km
- Greggs Plc0.8 km
- Jubilee Pharmacy0.7 km
- Open Heaven Pantry0.8 km
- + 38 more
Pub, NightClub
18 nearby- Horse and Jockey0.7 km
- Queens Head1.0 km
- The Brunswick Inn0.7 km
- The Croft0.0 km
- The William Archer0.7 km
- + 13 more
Restaurant, Cafe
21 nearby- Aashiqs0.7 km
- Churchills0.6 km
- Le Bakery1.0 km
- Mona's Cafe0.8 km
- The Kesar0.7 km
- + 16 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Heron Frozen Foods Limited0.8 km
- Iceland Frozen Foods PLC0.8 km
- Farmfoods0.7 km
- Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
24 nearby- Aladdins0.6 km
- Amigos Dial A Pizza0.6 km
- Brill Burgerz0.7 km
- Brunswick Fish Bar0.8 km
- Chicking0.8 km
- + 19 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bescot Stadium1.8 km
- Tame Bridge Parkway2.3 km
- Walsall4.0 km
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Postcode Profile: WS100DF · Data under Open Government Licence