Postcode Analysis Sandwell, West Midlands

SCOTT AVENUE, WS10 0DL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SCOTT AVENUE, WS10 0DL.

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Population

265

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 36,400 /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 0DL 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. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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6/10
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9/10
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8/10
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2/10
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8/10
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2/10
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3/10
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5/10
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9/10
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Area Character

WS10 0DL is an established family neighbourhood — 63% owner-occupation and an average age of 40 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 44.5% year-on-year.

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

WS10 0DL is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Scott Avenue, 0.3km from Mesty Croft in Wednesbury. Administratively it sits within Friar Park ward and the West Bromwich East constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a teachers and carers in metro suburbs zone — ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 40) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 63% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 27 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £175k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 44.5% 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 0DL are sourced from Output Area E00050412 (shared with 3 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 0DL. The average age is 40.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British77.3%
Asian / British Asian13.6%
Black / African / Caribbean6.1%
Other / Mixed3.0%

Economic Activity

40%Active
FT: 25%
Unemployed: 3%
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Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 182,500

4 sales · Mean £ 189,625

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

WS10 0DL has low crime rates — 27 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences78
Criminal damage and arson15
Vehicle crime12
Other crime9
Burglary6

school Local Schools

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Wodensborough Ormiston Academy

Good1128 pupils0.2 km
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Mesty Croft Primary

Good457 pupils0.4 km
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Tameside Primary Academy

Good498 pupils0.6 km
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Moorlands Primary School

Good201 pupils0.7 km
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St John's Church of England Primary Academy

Good202 pupils0.9 km
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Hall Green Primary School

Good458 pupils1.0 km
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Park Hill Primary School

Good253 pupils1.1 km
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The Priory Primary School

Good410 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

30 nearby
  • DS Convenience Store0.7 km
  • Friar Park Chemist0.7 km
  • Jubilee Pharmacy1.0 km
  • Open Heaven Pantry0.7 km
  • The Chopping Block Trading as Barry's Butchers0.8 km
  • + 25 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

13 nearby
  • Crankhall Lane Social Club Ltd0.8 km
  • Horse and Jockey1.0 km
  • The Brunswick Inn0.8 km
  • The Croft0.3 km
  • Park Inn Freehouse0.8 km
  • + 8 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

14 nearby
  • Aashiqs1.0 km
  • Churchills0.9 km
  • Le Bakery0.7 km
  • The Kesar0.9 km
  • Di's Diner0.9 km
  • + 9 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

25 nearby
  • #Pizza10.8 km
  • Aladdins0.9 km
  • Amigos Dial A Pizza0.9 km
  • Brill Burgerz0.9 km
  • Brunswick Fish Bar0.8 km
  • + 20 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Lidl UK GmbH0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bescot Stadium1.7 km
  • Tame Bridge Parkway2.1 km
  • Walsall4.1 km