Postcode Analysis Sandwell, West Midlands

SYCAMORE ROAD, WS10 0BG House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SYCAMORE ROAD, WS10 0BG.

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Population

372

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Avg Age

38

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Avg Income

£ 35,000 /yr

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Employed

36%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: WS10 0BG 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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4/10
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10/10
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7/10
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2/10
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6/10
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2/10
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2/10
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4/10
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2/10
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Area Character

Social renting makes up 36% of tenure in WS10 0BG — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. The 38-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.

home £128,500 median price shield Safety 4/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

WS10 0BG is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Sycamore Road, 0.3km from Oakeswell End in Wednesbury. Administratively it sits within Wednesbury South ward and the West Bromwich West constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, WS10 0BG is many residents of this subgroup are born in eu countries, but uk-born members are also more common than elsewhere in the group. many residents identify with the pakistani ethnic group. residents are more likely than members of other subgroups to reside in properties that are not flats, to declare no religious affiliation and to identify as being of mixed or multiple ethnicities. the members of the subgroup are educated to lower levels than the group average. Outside of residential hours, non-white workforce in manufacturing and transport. At 38 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 36% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 37% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Sandwell. Full-time employment stands at 21% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 63 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £128k, 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 0BG are sourced from Output Area E00051055 (shared with 4 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 0BG. The average age is 37.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British62.8%
Asian / British Asian27.5%
Black / African / Caribbean3.7%
Other / Mixed5.9%

Economic Activity

36%Active
FT: 21%
Unemployed: 3%
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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

£ 113,000

7 sales · Mean £ 119,142

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

Crime around WS10 0BG is moderate at 63 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.

Shoplifting180
Violence and sexual offences105
Criminal damage and arson25
Vehicle crime24
Other theft20

school Local Schools

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St John's Church of England Primary Academy

Good202 pupils0.3 km
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Mesty Croft Primary

Good457 pupils0.6 km
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Wodensborough Ormiston Academy

Good1128 pupils0.7 km
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St Mary's Catholic Primary School

Good230 pupils0.9 km
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Tameside Primary Academy

Good498 pupils1.0 km
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Moorlands Primary School

Good201 pupils1.0 km
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Wood Green Junior School

Good361 pupils1.1 km
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Holyhead Primary Academy

Good214 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

18 nearby
  • MJ's Bar0.5 km
  • The Old Royal Oak0.9 km
  • The Royal British Legion0.6 km
  • The Village Inn0.7 km
  • Park Inn Freehouse0.4 km
  • + 13 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

20 nearby
  • Pizza Place also trading as Top One Pizza0.5 km
  • Big Singh's0.4 km
  • Smokin Patties and Desserts0.4 km
  • Veggie and Vegan Point0.4 km
  • Aladdins0.4 km
  • + 15 more
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Retailers - Other

32 nearby
  • Ghosia Foods0.6 km
  • Teddy Gray's0.6 km
  • The Sandwich House0.8 km
  • Trouse Lane Superstore0.8 km
  • 4U Trading Group0.7 km
  • + 27 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

22 nearby
  • Tysons0.6 km
  • Gelato Fusion0.4 km
  • Marie's Cafe0.6 km
  • New Street Cafe0.5 km
  • The Chip Tub0.6 km
  • + 17 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited0.6 km
  • Heron Frozen Foods Limited0.5 km
  • Iceland Frozen Foods PLC0.6 km
  • Farmfoods0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bescot Stadium2.1 km
  • Tame Bridge Parkway2.6 km
  • Dudley Port3.7 km