WS10 0DW is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Woden Road South, 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. 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. 80% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 47 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. 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 0DW are sourced from Output Area E00050391 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WODEN ROAD SOUTH, WS10 0DW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WODEN ROAD SOUTH, WS10 0DW.
311
43
£ 36,400 /yr
41%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WS10 0DW 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
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. WS10 0DW spans multiple life stages — average age 43, moderate ownership and renting. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WS10 0DW. The average age is 42.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
WS10 0DW has low crime rates — 47 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.
school Local Schools
Wodensborough Ormiston Academy
Mesty Croft Primary
Tameside Primary Academy
Moorlands Primary School
Hall Green Primary School
St John's Church of England Primary Academy
Park Hill Primary School
The Priory Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
17 nearby- DS Convenience Store0.6 km
- Friar Park Chemist0.6 km
- Open Heaven Pantry0.6 km
- The Chopping Block Trading as Barry's Butchers0.7 km
- Digger News & Booze0.7 km
- + 12 more
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- Crankhall Lane Social Club Ltd0.7 km
- The Brunswick Inn0.7 km
- The Croft0.4 km
- Park Inn Freehouse0.9 km
- The Village Inn0.5 km
- + 2 more
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- Le Bakery0.6 km
- Di's Diner0.8 km
- Marie's Cafe0.9 km
- Porkys Cafe1.0 km
Takeaway Shop
16 nearby- #Pizza10.7 km
- Brunswick Fish Bar0.7 km
- Hydes Road Fish Bar0.3 km
- Bella Pizza0.6 km
- Quality Chicken0.9 km
- + 11 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Lidl UK GmbH0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bescot Stadium1.7 km
- Tame Bridge Parkway2.0 km
- Walsall4.0 km
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Postcode Profile: WS100DW · Data under Open Government Licence