Postcode Analysis Sandwell, West Midlands

MOUNTS ROAD, WS10 0BU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MOUNTS ROAD, WS10 0BU.

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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 0BU falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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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 0BU'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 0BU is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Mounts Road, 0.5km from Oakeswell End in Wednesbury. Administratively it sits within Wednesbury South ward and the West Bromwich West constituency.

For families considering a move, WS10 0BU 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 rates are above average at 97 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. 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 0BU 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 0BU. 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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Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.

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

Crime around WS10 0BU is above average at 97 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.

Shoplifting183
Violence and sexual offences73
Other theft21
Criminal damage and arson17
Vehicle crime14

school Local Schools

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St John's Church of England Primary Academy

Good202 pupils0.4 km
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Mesty Croft Primary

Good457 pupils0.9 km
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Wodensborough Ormiston Academy

Good1128 pupils0.9 km
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St Mary's Catholic Primary School

Good230 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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Tameside Primary Academy

Good498 pupils1.3 km
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Wood Green Junior School

Good361 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

32 nearby
  • 4U Trading Group0.5 km
  • Booze King0.4 km
  • Breaking bread Foodbank0.6 km
  • FRESH CAKE INN LTD0.5 km
  • Gills General Store0.9 km
  • + 27 more
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Pub, NightClub

17 nearby
  • Park Inn Freehouse0.6 km
  • Seven Bar0.4 km
  • The Old Royal Oak0.8 km
  • The Roost1.0 km
  • The Royal British Legion0.7 km
  • + 12 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

22 nearby
  • Gelato Fusion0.3 km
  • Marie's Cafe0.9 km
  • New Street Cafe0.2 km
  • The Chip Tub0.6 km
  • Wednesbury Town Hall0.4 km
  • + 17 more
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Supermarkets

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

20 nearby
  • Big Singh's0.3 km
  • Smokin Patties and Desserts0.4 km
  • Veggie and Vegan Point0.3 km
  • Trident Fish and Chips0.9 km
  • Uncle Samuel's0.8 km
  • + 15 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bescot Stadium2.4 km
  • Tame Bridge Parkway2.9 km
  • Dudley Port3.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Wednesbury Great Western Street (Metro Stop)0.5 km