WS10 0DQ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Stonehouse Crescent, 0.1km 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 0DQ is a mixed area of service workers, students and families in semi-detached housing. During the day, ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. A balanced community with an average age of 37 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 52% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 36% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Sandwell.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 45 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £150k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. 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 0DQ are sourced from Output Area E00050411 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
STONEHOUSE CRESCENT, WS10 0DQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for STONEHOUSE CRESCENT, WS10 0DQ.
240
37
£ 36,400 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WS10 0DQ 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 0DQ has a significant social housing presence — 52% 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WS10 0DQ. The average age is 37.4. 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
£ 120,000
12 sales · Mean £ 129,916
Terraced
£ 133,500
1 sales · Mean £ 133,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
WS10 0DQ has low crime rates — 45 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
Tameside Primary Academy
St John's Church of England Primary Academy
Moorlands Primary School
Park Hill Primary School
St Mary's Catholic Primary School
Wood Green Junior School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
40 nearby- DS Convenience Store0.8 km
- Friar Park Chemist0.8 km
- Greggs Plc0.9 km
- Jubilee Pharmacy0.8 km
- Open Heaven Pantry0.7 km
- + 35 more
Pub, NightClub
18 nearby- Crankhall Lane Social Club Ltd1.0 km
- Horse and Jockey0.8 km
- Queens Head1.0 km
- The Brunswick Inn0.6 km
- The Croft0.2 km
- + 13 more
Restaurant, Cafe
20 nearby- Aashiqs0.9 km
- Churchills0.7 km
- Le Bakery0.8 km
- Mona's Cafe0.9 km
- The Kesar0.8 km
- + 15 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Heron Frozen Foods Limited0.9 km
- Iceland Frozen Foods PLC1.0 km
- Lidl UK GmbH1.0 km
- Farmfoods0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
24 nearby- #Pizza10.9 km
- Aladdins0.8 km
- Amigos Dial A Pizza0.8 km
- Brill Burgerz0.8 km
- Brunswick Fish Bar0.7 km
- + 19 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bescot Stadium1.7 km
- Tame Bridge Parkway2.2 km
- Walsall4.0 km
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Postcode Profile: WS100DQ · Data under Open Government Licence