Postcode Analysis Sandwell, West Midlands

BRIDGE STREET, WS10 0AQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BRIDGE STREET, WS10 0AQ.

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Population

240

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Avg Age

47

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Avg Income

£ 35,000 /yr

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Employed

40%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: WS10 0AQ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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5/10
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8/10
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5/10
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5/10
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2/10
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2/10
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5/10
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10/10
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Area Character

Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. WS10 0AQ's 63% ownership and 47-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters.

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

WS10 0AQ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Bridge Street, 0.6km from Balls Hill in Wednesbury. Administratively it sits within Wednesbury South ward and the West Bromwich West constituency.

For families considering a move, WS10 0AQ represents a striving suburban area — non-UK born households working to get ahead. Outside of residential hours, non-white workforce in manufacturing and transport. The 47 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 63% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 88 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban 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 0AQ are sourced from Output Area E00051057 (shared with 17 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 0AQ. The average age is 47.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British87.1%
Asian / British Asian8.3%
Black / African / Caribbean1.7%
Other / Mixed2.9%

Economic Activity

40%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 1%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.

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

Crime around WS10 0AQ is moderate at 88 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Shoplifting154
Violence and sexual offences40
Vehicle crime13
Other theft11
Criminal damage and arson10

school Local Schools

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St John's Church of England Primary Academy

Good202 pupils0.5 km
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Wodensborough Ormiston Academy

Good1128 pupils1.1 km
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Mesty Croft Primary

Good457 pupils1.1 km
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Moorlands Primary School

Good201 pupils1.1 km
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Holyhead Primary Academy

Good214 pupils1.2 km
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St Mary's Catholic Primary School

Good230 pupils1.2 km
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Harvills Hawthorn Primary School

Outstanding464 pupils1.4 km
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Hateley Heath Academy

Inadequate425 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

30 nearby
  • Petrogas Applegreen/Esso0.4 km
  • Ghosia Foods0.7 km
  • Teddy Gray's0.7 km
  • The Sandwich House1.0 km
  • Trouse Lane Superstore1.0 km
  • + 25 more
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Takeaway Shop

22 nearby
  • Mr Vegi Singh1.0 km
  • Trident Fish and Chips0.8 km
  • Uncle Samuel's0.8 km
  • Big Singh's0.5 km
  • Smokin Patties and Desserts0.5 km
  • + 17 more
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Pub, NightClub

13 nearby
  • The Old Royal Oak0.9 km
  • The Royal British Legion0.8 km
  • The Lamp Restaurant & Bar0.7 km
  • The Woden Inn0.8 km
  • Park Inn Freehouse0.8 km
  • + 8 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

21 nearby
  • Tysons0.7 km
  • Best Cafe0.2 km
  • Eat Well Cafe0.7 km
  • Island Lounge0.6 km
  • Gelato Fusion0.5 km
  • + 16 more
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited0.5 km
  • Heron Frozen Foods Limited0.6 km
  • Iceland Frozen Foods PLC0.7 km
  • Co-operative Food Store1.0 km
  • Farmfoods0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bescot Stadium2.6 km
  • Tame Bridge Parkway3.0 km
  • Dudley Port3.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Wednesbury Great Western Street (Metro Stop)0.4 km