Postcode Analysis Sandwell, West Midlands

OLD PARK ROAD, WS10 9LX House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OLD PARK ROAD, WS10 9LX.

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Population

492

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Avg Age

37

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Avg Income

£ 38,300 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: WS10 9LX 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. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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5/10
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9/10
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6/10
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3/10
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7/10
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3/10
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2/10
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5/10
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10/10
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Area Character

WS10 9LX is an established family neighbourhood — 58% owner-occupation and an average age of 37 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. Property prices are trending up 8.4% year-on-year.

home £154,000 median price shield Safety 5/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

WS10 9LX is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Old Park Road, 0.2km from King's Hill in Wednesbury. Administratively it sits within Wednesbury North ward and the West Bromwich West constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, WS10 9LX is a striving suburban area — non-UK born households working to get ahead. During the day, non-white workforce in manufacturing and transport. A balanced community with an average age of 37 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 26% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 33 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £154k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 8.4% year-on-year. 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 9LX are sourced from Output Area E00051032 (shared with 172 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 9LX. The average age is 37.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British76.9%
Asian / British Asian17.1%
Black / African / Caribbean1.0%
Other / Mixed4.9%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 3%
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Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 154,000

5 sales · Mean £ 150,850

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

WS10 9LX has low crime rates — 33 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences75
Shoplifting44
Vehicle crime16
Criminal damage and arson8
Anti-social behaviour7

school Local Schools

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Old Park Primary School

Outstanding466 pupils0.0 km
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St Mary's Catholic Primary School

Good230 pupils0.5 km
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Kings Hill Primary School

Outstanding459 pupils0.6 km
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Albert Pritchard Infant School

Good292 pupils0.6 km
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Wood Green Junior School

Good361 pupils0.7 km
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Holyhead Primary Academy

Good214 pupils0.8 km
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Rowley View Nursery School

Outstanding141 pupils1.0 km
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Salisbury Primary School

Good319 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

39 nearby
  • Anmol Sweet Shop0.9 km
  • Premier0.6 km
  • Hobs Oasis0.8 km
  • Kash Koala0.9 km
  • Wednesbury Convenience Store1.0 km
  • + 34 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

16 nearby
  • Cottage Spring0.7 km
  • Rosehill Tavern Bar and Grill0.7 km
  • The Lamp Restaurant & Bar0.9 km
  • The Woden Inn0.8 km
  • Old Blue Ball0.5 km
  • + 11 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

12 nearby
  • Eat Well Cafe0.9 km
  • Dalmaestro's (Wednesbury)0.9 km
  • Renzo's Desserts0.9 km
  • Spices0.9 km
  • Bun It0.9 km
  • + 7 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

21 nearby
  • Canton Joe0.8 km
  • Uncle Samuel's0.9 km
  • Yuyi Dragon0.6 km
  • Rayhans Burger Shack0.8 km
  • Subway1.0 km
  • + 16 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Heron Frozen Foods Limited1.0 km
  • Iceland Frozen Foods PLC0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bescot Stadium2.3 km
  • Tame Bridge Parkway3.5 km
  • Walsall3.7 km