Postcode Analysis Sandwell, West Midlands

POTTERS LANE, WS10 0AS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for POTTERS LANE, WS10 0AS.

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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 0AS 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

WS10 0AS is an established family neighbourhood — 63% owner-occupation and an average age of 47 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 0AS is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Potters Lane, 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 0AS represents a striving suburban area — non-UK born households working to get ahead. The daytime character shifts — non-white workforce in manufacturing and transport. With an average age of 47, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 63% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 25 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £104k, 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 0AS 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 0AS. 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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Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 104,900

1 sales · Mean £ 104,900

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

WS10 0AS has low crime rates — 25 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 offences32
Vehicle crime10
Other theft7
Other crime4
Criminal damage and arson4

school Local Schools

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St John's Church of England Primary Academy

Good202 pupils0.6 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 pupils1.2 km
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Holyhead Primary Academy

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

Good230 pupils1.3 km
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Harvills Hawthorn Primary School

Outstanding464 pupils1.3 km
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Hateley Heath Academy

Inadequate425 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

31 nearby
  • Petrogas Applegreen/Esso0.4 km
  • Ghosia Foods0.8 km
  • Teddy Gray's0.8 km
  • The Sandwich House1.0 km
  • Trouse Lane Superstore1.0 km
  • + 26 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 Desserts0.6 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 & Bar0.8 km
  • The Woden Inn0.8 km
  • Park Inn Freehouse0.8 km
  • + 8 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

21 nearby
  • Tysons0.8 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 Limited0.7 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 Parkway3.1 km
  • Dudley Port3.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Wednesbury Great Western Street (Metro Stop)0.4 km