Postcode Analysis Sandwell, West Midlands

CRANKHALL LANE, WS10 0ED House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CRANKHALL LANE, WS10 0ED.

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Population

300

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Avg Age

36

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Avg Income

£ 32,900 /yr

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Employed

42%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: WS10 0ED 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.

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5/10
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7/10
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8/10
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2/10
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6/10
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1/10
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3/10
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3/10
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9/10
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Area Character

Social renting makes up 38% of tenure in WS10 0ED — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal. Property prices are trending down 9.9% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

WS10 0ED is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Crankhall Lane, 0.4km from Hall Green in West Bromwich. Administratively it sits within Friar Park ward and the West Bromwich East constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, WS10 0ED is a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. During the day, ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. A balanced community with an average age of 36 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 38% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 46 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £130k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 9.9% 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 0ED are sourced from Output Area E00050394 (shared with 3 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 0ED. The average age is 36.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British86.4%
Asian / British Asian5.6%
Black / African / Caribbean5.3%
Other / Mixed2.7%

Economic Activity

42%Active
FT: 28%
Unemployed: 3%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 155,000

1 sales · Mean £ 155,000

Semi-Detached

£ 172,000

1 sales · Mean £ 172,000

Terraced

£ 65,000

1 sales · Mean £ 65,000

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

WS10 0ED has low crime rates — 46 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences111
Other theft28
Shoplifting26
Criminal damage and arson25
Anti-social behaviour15

school Local Schools

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Tameside Primary Academy

Good498 pupils0.4 km
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The Priory Primary School

Good410 pupils0.5 km
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High Point Academy

30 pupils0.6 km
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Hall Green Primary School

Good458 pupils0.6 km
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Wodensborough Ormiston Academy

Good1128 pupils0.6 km
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Park Hill Primary School

Good253 pupils0.8 km
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Mesty Croft Primary

Good457 pupils0.8 km
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Sandwell Community School

Good73 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

fastfood

Takeaway Shop

15 nearby
  • China Garden0.5 km
  • Stone Cross Masala0.6 km
  • The Chip Box0.5 km
  • "Buttylicious"0.7 km
  • #Pizza10.2 km
  • + 10 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

5 nearby
  • Pizzarioo0.8 km
  • Le Bakery0.0 km
  • Park Hill Cafe0.8 km
  • Leisure United Friar Park0.9 km
  • Di's Diner0.5 km
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Retailers - Other

19 nearby
  • Hydes Local Express0.6 km
  • DS Convenience Store0.0 km
  • Friar Park Chemist0.2 km
  • Friar Park Millenium Centre0.6 km
  • Open Heaven Pantry0.3 km
  • + 14 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

7 nearby
  • Curry N Grill House1.0 km
  • The Village Inn0.8 km
  • Crankhall Lane Social Club Ltd0.2 km
  • The Brunswick Inn0.9 km
  • The Croft1.0 km
  • + 2 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Lidl UK GmbH0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bescot Stadium1.3 km
  • Tame Bridge Parkway1.4 km
  • Walsall3.8 km