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.
RIVERWAY, WS10 0DN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RIVERWAY, WS10 0DN.
311
43
£ 36,400 /yr
41%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
Wodensborough Ormiston Academy
Mesty Croft Primary
Tameside Primary Academy
Moorlands Primary School
St John's Church of England Primary Academy
Hall Green Primary School
Park Hill Primary School
The Priory Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
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, 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
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
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
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Postcode Profile: WS100DN · Data under Open Government Licence