WS10 0QJ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Oldbury Street, 0.3km from Vicarage in Wednesbury. Administratively it sits within Friar Park ward and the West Bromwich East constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, WS10 0QJ is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 43 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 25% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 38 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £206k, down 29.8% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for WS10 0QJ are sourced from Output Area E00051013 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
OLDBURY STREET, WS10 0QJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OLDBURY STREET, WS10 0QJ.
322
43
£ 36,400 /yr
45%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WS10 0QJ 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
Families dominate this postcode. With 72% owner-occupation and average age 43, WS10 0QJ has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode. Property prices are trending down 29.8% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WS10 0QJ. The average age is 43.1. 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: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 172,500
7 sales · Mean £ 170,857
Detached
£ 255,000
4 sales · Mean £ 245,250
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
WS10 0QJ has low crime rates — 38 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
Tameside Primary Academy
Park Hill Primary School
Wood Green Junior School
Wodensborough Ormiston Academy
Stuart Bathurst Catholic High School
St Mary's Catholic Primary School
Wood Green Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
30 nearby- Morrisons Daily0.9 km
- Park Hill Stores0.5 km
- Crankhall Lane Post Office0.8 km
- Crankhall Lane Service Station0.9 km
- Premier Express0.8 km
- + 25 more
Pub, NightClub
17 nearby- The Windmill0.9 km
- The Bellwether0.8 km
- The Pig and Trumpet0.9 km
- Ye Olde Leathern Bottle0.5 km
- The Royal British Legion1.0 km
- + 12 more
Restaurant, Cafe
11 nearby- Park Hill Cafe0.7 km
- Dalmaestro's (Wednesbury)1.0 km
- Junction 9 3/40.9 km
- Pats Home Made Bakes And Celebration Cake @ Mammas I Cakes1.0 km
- Porkys Cafe0.9 km
- + 6 more
Takeaway Shop
18 nearby- Jade0.9 km
- Carls Fish & Chips LIMITED0.8 km
- Papa John's Pizza1.0 km
- Subway0.5 km
- "Buttylicious"0.4 km
- + 13 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Lidl UK GmbH0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bescot Stadium1.3 km
- Tame Bridge Parkway2.2 km
- Walsall3.5 km
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Postcode Profile: WS100QJ · Data under Open Government Licence