WS10 0DB is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Holden Road, 0.2km 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 0DB 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. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a industrial units zone — non-white workforce in manufacturing and transport. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 38) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 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 rates are low here at 46 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £184k, down 37.8% 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 0DB are sourced from Output Area E00051055 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HOLDEN ROAD, WS10 0DB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HOLDEN ROAD, WS10 0DB.
372
38
£ 35,000 /yr
36%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WS10 0DB 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.
Area Character
WS10 0DB has a significant social housing presence — 36% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest. Property prices are trending down 37.8% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WS10 0DB. 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
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 170,000
5 sales · Mean £ 189,800
Detached
£ 210,000
10 sales · Mean £ 216,600
Terraced
£ 135,000
3 sales · Mean £ 125,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
WS10 0DB has low crime rates — 46 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.
school Local Schools
St John's Church of England Primary Academy
Mesty Croft Primary
Wodensborough Ormiston Academy
St Mary's Catholic Primary School
Tameside Primary Academy
Wood Green Junior School
Moorlands Primary School
Albert Pritchard Infant School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
36 nearby- Petrogas Applegreen/Esso0.9 km
- Ghosia Foods0.6 km
- Teddy Gray's0.6 km
- The Sandwich House0.8 km
- Trouse Lane Superstore0.8 km
- + 31 more
Restaurant, Cafe
22 nearby- Greedy Pig 20.7 km
- Rayhan's Cafe0.6 km
- Tysons0.6 km
- Aashiqs0.6 km
- Churchills0.4 km
- + 17 more
Pub, NightClub
19 nearby- The Old Royal Oak0.8 km
- The Roost1.0 km
- The Royal British Legion0.6 km
- The Village Inn0.5 km
- Horse and Jockey0.7 km
- + 14 more
Takeaway Shop
24 nearby- "Buttylicious"0.9 km
- Manor Fish Bar0.9 km
- Aladdins0.4 km
- Amigos Dial A Pizza0.4 km
- Brill Burgerz0.5 km
- + 19 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Heron Frozen Foods Limited0.6 km
- Iceland Frozen Foods PLC0.6 km
- Farmfoods0.5 km
- Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bescot Stadium1.9 km
- Tame Bridge Parkway2.6 km
- Dudley Port3.9 km
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Postcode Profile: WS100DB · Data under Open Government Licence