Postcode Analysis Sandwell, West Midlands

WALNUT LANE, WS10 0BH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WALNUT LANE, WS10 0BH.

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Population

289

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 35,000 /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 0BH 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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8/10
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3/10
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4/10
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2/10
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2/10
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4/10
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5/10
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Area Character

Families dominate this postcode. With 58% owner-occupation and average age 40, WS10 0BH has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. £171k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability. Property prices are trending up 11.8% year-on-year.

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

WS10 0BH is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Walnut Lane, 0.4km from Mesty Croft in Wednesbury. Administratively it sits within Wednesbury South ward and the West Bromwich West constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, WS10 0BH is a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. By day, the area transitions to a industrial units character: non-white workforce in manufacturing and transport. An average age of 40 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 35% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 37 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £171k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 11.8% 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 0BH are sourced from Output Area E00051058 (shared with 3 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 0BH. The average age is 40.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British87.9%
Asian / British Asian6.6%
Black / African / Caribbean2.4%
Other / Mixed3.1%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 31%
Unemployed: 4%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 145,000

9 sales · Mean £ 146,722

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

WS10 0BH has low crime rates — 37 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 offences103
Vehicle crime25
Criminal damage and arson24
Other crime13
Public order11

school Local Schools

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Mesty Croft Primary

Good457 pupils0.4 km
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St John's Church of England Primary Academy

Good202 pupils0.5 km
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Wodensborough Ormiston Academy

Good1128 pupils0.5 km
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Tameside Primary Academy

Good498 pupils0.8 km
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Moorlands Primary School

Good201 pupils0.9 km
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St Mary's Catholic Primary School

Good230 pupils1.0 km
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Wood Green Junior School

Good361 pupils1.1 km
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Park Hill Primary School

Good253 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

35 nearby
  • Boots UK Ltd0.5 km
  • Kash Koala0.8 km
  • Wednesbury Convenience Store0.6 km
  • Wednesbury Local Express0.6 km
  • BP Wednesbury Service Station0.6 km
  • + 30 more
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Pub, NightClub

16 nearby
  • The Bellwether0.6 km
  • The Pig and Trumpet0.6 km
  • Ye Olde Leathern Bottle0.8 km
  • Park Inn Freehouse0.5 km
  • Seven Bar0.6 km
  • + 11 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

21 nearby
  • Dalmaestro's (Wednesbury)0.7 km
  • Junction 9 3/40.5 km
  • Pats Home Made Bakes And Celebration Cake @ Mammas I Cakes0.6 km
  • Porkys Cafe0.5 km
  • Renzo's Desserts0.7 km
  • + 16 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Farmfoods0.7 km
  • Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited0.8 km
  • Heron Frozen Foods Limited0.7 km
  • Iceland Frozen Foods PLC0.8 km
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Takeaway Shop

21 nearby
  • Carls Fish & Chips LIMITED0.5 km
  • Papa John's Pizza0.6 km
  • Rayhans Burger Shack0.8 km
  • Subway0.6 km
  • Big Singh's0.6 km
  • + 16 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bescot Stadium1.9 km
  • Tame Bridge Parkway2.4 km
  • Dudley Port3.9 km