WS10 0DY is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Crankhall Lane, 0.5km from The Woods in Wednesbury. Administratively it sits within Friar Park ward and the West Bromwich East constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, WS10 0DY is a diverse suburb with younger adults and first-time buyers, good starter homes. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 38 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 34% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 30 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £148k, 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 0DY are sourced from Output Area E00050405 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CRANKHALL LANE, WS10 0DY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CRANKHALL LANE, WS10 0DY.
353
38
£ 36,400 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WS10 0DY 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
WS10 0DY is an established family neighbourhood — 52% owner-occupation and an average age of 38 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WS10 0DY. The average age is 37.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 121,500
6 sales · Mean £ 122,583
Semi-Detached
£ 154,000
3 sales · Mean £ 143,666
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
WS10 0DY has low crime rates — 30 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
Tameside Primary Academy
Park Hill Primary School
Mesty Croft Primary
High Point Academy
The Priory Primary School
Wodensborough Ormiston Academy
Wood Green Academy
Stuart Bathurst Catholic High School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Takeaway Shop
12 nearby- China Garden0.9 km
- The Chip Box0.9 km
- "Buttylicious"0.2 km
- #Pizza10.6 km
- Brunswick Fish Bar0.2 km
- + 7 more
Pub, NightClub
9 nearby- The Village Inn0.6 km
- Crankhall Lane Social Club Ltd0.7 km
- Horse and Jockey0.9 km
- Queens Head0.7 km
- The Brunswick Inn0.4 km
- + 4 more
Restaurant, Cafe
5 nearby- Casa Mia0.9 km
- Gurkha 18160.9 km
- Le Bakery0.5 km
- Park Hill Cafe0.4 km
- Di's Diner0.9 km
Retailers - Other
18 nearby- DS Convenience Store0.5 km
- Friar Park Chemist0.3 km
- Friar Park Millenium Centre0.7 km
- Open Heaven Pantry0.1 km
- The Chopping Block Trading as Barry's Butchers0.7 km
- + 13 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Lidl UK GmbH0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bescot Stadium1.0 km
- Tame Bridge Parkway1.6 km
- Walsall3.4 km
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Postcode Profile: WS100DY · Data under Open Government Licence