WS10 0DG is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Hackwood Road, 0.2km from Mesty Croft in Wednesbury. Administratively it sits within Friar Park ward and the West Bromwich East constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. During the day, ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. A balanced community with an average age of 40 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 63% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 41 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £191k, down 10.7% 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 0DG are sourced from Output Area E00050412 (shared with 3 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HACKWOOD ROAD, WS10 0DG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HACKWOOD ROAD, WS10 0DG.
265
40
£ 36,400 /yr
40%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WS10 0DG 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
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. WS10 0DG's 63% ownership and 40-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode. Property prices are trending down 10.7% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WS10 0DG. 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
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 162,500
14 sales · Mean £ 164,285
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
WS10 0DG has low crime rates — 41 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
Mesty Croft Primary
Wodensborough Ormiston Academy
Tameside Primary Academy
St John's Church of England Primary Academy
Moorlands Primary School
Park Hill Primary School
St Mary's Catholic Primary School
Wood Green Junior School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
38 nearby- Morrisons Daily0.7 km
- Park Hill Stores1.0 km
- Crankhall Lane Post Office0.8 km
- Crankhall Lane Service Station0.8 km
- Boots UK Ltd0.6 km
- + 33 more
Takeaway Shop
23 nearby- Jade0.8 km
- Carls Fish & Chips LIMITED0.7 km
- Papa John's Pizza0.8 km
- Rayhans Burger Shack1.0 km
- Subway0.7 km
- + 18 more
Pub, NightClub
16 nearby- The Bellwether0.8 km
- The Pig and Trumpet0.8 km
- Ye Olde Leathern Bottle0.8 km
- Park Inn Freehouse0.7 km
- Seven Bar0.8 km
- + 11 more
Restaurant, Cafe
17 nearby- Dalmaestro's (Wednesbury)0.9 km
- Junction 9 3/40.8 km
- Pats Home Made Bakes And Celebration Cake @ Mammas I Cakes0.8 km
- Porkys Cafe0.8 km
- Renzo's Desserts1.0 km
- + 12 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Farmfoods0.9 km
- Heron Frozen Foods Limited0.9 km
- Lidl UK GmbH0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bescot Stadium1.7 km
- Tame Bridge Parkway2.2 km
- Walsall4.0 km
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Postcode Profile: WS100DG · Data under Open Government Licence