WS10 0TX is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Gloucester Road, 0.4km 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 0TX is a diverse suburb with younger adults and first-time buyers, good starter homes. Outside of residential hours, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. At 38 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 34% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 39 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £176k, 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 0TX are sourced from Output Area E00050405 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
GLOUCESTER ROAD, WS10 0TX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GLOUCESTER ROAD, WS10 0TX.
353
38
£ 36,400 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WS10 0TX 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
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. WS10 0TX's 52% ownership and 38-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Low crime and a maturing demographic make this one of the more stable postcodes in the district.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WS10 0TX. 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
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 147,500
5 sales · Mean £ 154,300
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
WS10 0TX has low crime rates — 39 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
Park Hill Primary School
Tameside Primary Academy
Mesty Croft Primary
High Point Academy
The Priory Primary School
Wood Green Academy
Stuart Bathurst Catholic High School
Wodensborough Ormiston Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
21 nearby- Hobs Oasis1.0 km
- Kash Koala1.0 km
- BP Wednesbury Service Station1.0 km
- DS Convenience Store0.6 km
- Friar Park Chemist0.4 km
- + 16 more
Pub, NightClub
10 nearby- Ye Olde Leathern Bottle1.0 km
- The Village Inn0.6 km
- Crankhall Lane Social Club Ltd0.8 km
- Horse and Jockey0.8 km
- Queens Head0.6 km
- + 5 more
Takeaway Shop
12 nearby- Subway1.0 km
- "Buttylicious"0.1 km
- #Pizza10.8 km
- Brunswick Fish Bar0.1 km
- Fryer Park Pizza and Kebab House0.8 km
- + 7 more
Restaurant, Cafe
5 nearby- Casa Mia0.8 km
- Gurkha 18160.8 km
- Le Bakery0.6 km
- Park Hill Cafe0.2 km
- Marie's Cafe1.0 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Lidl UK GmbH0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bescot Stadium0.9 km
- Tame Bridge Parkway1.7 km
- Walsall3.3 km
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Postcode Profile: WS100TX · Data under Open Government Licence