Postcode Analysis Sandwell, West Midlands

RIVERWAY, WS10 0DN House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RIVERWAY, WS10 0DN.

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Population

311

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Avg Age

43

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Avg Income

£ 36,400 /yr

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Employed

41%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: WS10 0DN 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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4/10
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10/10
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8/10
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5/10
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4/10
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3/10
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3/10
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8/10
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4/10
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Area Character

WS10 0DN is a mixed residential postcode — average age 43, 80% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending down 6.4% year-on-year.

home £240,000 median price shield Safety 4/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

WS10 0DN is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Riverway, 0.3km from Mesty Croft in Wednesbury. Administratively it sits within Friar Park ward and the West Bromwich East constituency.

For families considering a move, WS10 0DN represents a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. The 43 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 80% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 34 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £240k, down 6.4% 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 0DN are sourced from Output Area E00050391 (shared with 6 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 0DN. The average age is 42.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British85.9%
Asian / British Asian4.5%
Black / African / Caribbean2.6%
Other / Mixed7.0%

Economic Activity

41%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 181,000

11 sales · Mean £ 192,886

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

WS10 0DN has low crime rates — 34 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 offences73
Vehicle crime18
Criminal damage and arson17
Other crime9
Burglary6

school Local Schools

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Wodensborough Ormiston Academy

Good1128 pupils0.2 km
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Mesty Croft Primary

Good457 pupils0.4 km
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Tameside Primary Academy

Good498 pupils0.5 km
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Moorlands Primary School

Good201 pupils0.8 km
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St John's Church of England Primary Academy

Good202 pupils0.9 km
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Hall Green Primary School

Good458 pupils1.0 km
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Park Hill Primary School

Good253 pupils1.0 km
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The Priory Primary School

Good410 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

26 nearby
  • DS Convenience Store0.6 km
  • Friar Park Chemist0.6 km
  • Open Heaven Pantry0.6 km
  • The Chopping Block Trading as Barry's Butchers0.8 km
  • Time 4 Lunch1.0 km
  • + 21 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

12 nearby
  • Crankhall Lane Social Club Ltd0.8 km
  • Horse and Jockey1.0 km
  • The Brunswick Inn0.7 km
  • The Croft0.4 km
  • Park Inn Freehouse0.8 km
  • + 7 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

11 nearby
  • Churchills0.9 km
  • Le Bakery0.6 km
  • The Kesar1.0 km
  • Di's Diner0.9 km
  • Gelato Fusion1.0 km
  • + 6 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

24 nearby
  • #Pizza10.7 km
  • Aladdins1.0 km
  • Amigos Dial A Pizza1.0 km
  • Brill Burgerz1.0 km
  • Brunswick Fish Bar0.7 km
  • + 19 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Lidl UK GmbH0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bescot Stadium1.7 km
  • Tame Bridge Parkway2.0 km
  • Walsall4.0 km