Postcode Analysis Sandwell, West Midlands

WODEN ROAD SOUTH, WS10 0BS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WODEN ROAD SOUTH, WS10 0BS.

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Population

361

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Avg Age

46

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Avg Income

£ 35,000 /yr

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Employed

44%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: WS10 0BS 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.

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

Families dominate this postcode. With 72% owner-occupation and average age 46, WS10 0BS has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode. Property prices are trending up 1.6% year-on-year.

home £285,000 median price shield Safety 7/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

WS10 0BS is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Woden Road South, 0.4km from Balls Hill in Wednesbury. Administratively it sits within Wednesbury South ward and the West Bromwich West constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. The daytime character shifts — non-white workforce in manufacturing and transport. With an average age of 46, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 72% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 26 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £285k, up 1.6% 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 0BS are sourced from Output Area E00051034 (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 0BS. The average age is 45.6. 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 Asian9.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.8%

Economic Activity

44%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

Semi-Detached

£ 273,000

9 sales · Mean £ 277,888

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

WS10 0BS has low crime rates — 26 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 offences72
Vehicle crime14
Criminal damage and arson13
Other theft9
Burglary7

school Local Schools

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Wodensborough Ormiston Academy

Good1128 pupils0.4 km
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Mesty Croft Primary

Good457 pupils0.6 km
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St John's Church of England Primary Academy

Good202 pupils0.7 km
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Moorlands Primary School

Good201 pupils0.7 km
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Tameside Primary Academy

Good498 pupils0.9 km
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St Mary's Catholic Primary School

Good230 pupils1.2 km
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St John Bosco Catholic Primary School

Outstanding250 pupils1.3 km
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Hall Green Primary School

Good458 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

31 nearby
  • Morrisons Daily1.0 km
  • Boots UK Ltd0.7 km
  • Wednesbury Convenience Store0.8 km
  • Wednesbury Local Express0.8 km
  • BP Wednesbury Service Station0.9 km
  • + 26 more
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Pub, NightClub

15 nearby
  • The Bellwether0.8 km
  • The Pig and Trumpet0.8 km
  • The Lamp Restaurant & Bar1.0 km
  • The Woden Inn1.0 km
  • Park Inn Freehouse0.7 km
  • + 10 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

20 nearby
  • Dalmaestro's (Wednesbury)0.9 km
  • Junction 9 3/40.7 km
  • Pats Home Made Bakes And Celebration Cake @ Mammas I Cakes0.7 km
  • Porkys Cafe0.7 km
  • Renzo's Desserts0.9 km
  • + 15 more
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Farmfoods0.8 km
  • Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited0.9 km
  • Co-operative Food Store1.0 km
  • Heron Frozen Foods Limited0.9 km
  • Iceland Frozen Foods PLC0.9 km
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Takeaway Shop

20 nearby
  • Carls Fish & Chips LIMITED0.6 km
  • Papa John's Pizza0.8 km
  • Rayhans Burger Shack1.0 km
  • Subway0.9 km
  • Big Singh's0.7 km
  • + 15 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bescot Stadium2.0 km
  • Tame Bridge Parkway2.4 km
  • Dudley Port3.8 km