Postcode Analysis Sandwell, West Midlands

CRANKHALL LANE, WS10 0DY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CRANKHALL LANE, WS10 0DY.

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Population

353

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Avg Age

38

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Avg Income

£ 36,400 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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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.

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5/10
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7/10
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7/10
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4/10
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7/10
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1/10
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4/10
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4/10
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10/10
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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.

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

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.

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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

White / British86.4%
Asian / British Asian9.9%
Black / African / Caribbean2.6%
Other / Mixed1.1%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 33%
Unemployed: 3%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences82
Vehicle crime21
Anti-social behaviour17
Criminal damage and arson16
Shoplifting15

school Local Schools

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Tameside Primary Academy

Good498 pupils0.2 km
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Park Hill Primary School

Good253 pupils0.3 km
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Mesty Croft Primary

Good457 pupils0.6 km
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High Point Academy

30 pupils0.7 km
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The Priory Primary School

Good410 pupils0.8 km
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Wodensborough Ormiston Academy

Good1128 pupils0.8 km
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Wood Green Academy

Good1546 pupils1.0 km
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Stuart Bathurst Catholic High School

Inadequate889 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

fastfood

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
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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

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
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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
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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