WS10 0GA is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Friar Park Road, 0.3km from Friar Park in West Bromwich. Administratively it sits within Friar Park ward and the West Bromwich East constituency.
This is a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. During the day, ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. The community skews young professional (average age 33) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. The area has a notably diverse population — 38% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Sandwell.
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 £265k.
Census 2021 statistics for WS10 0GA are sourced from Output Area E00050402 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
FRIAR PARK ROAD, WS10 0GA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FRIAR PARK ROAD, WS10 0GA.
607
33
£ 36,400 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WS10 0GA falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. WS10 0GA spans multiple life stages — average age 33, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WS10 0GA. The average age is 33.1. 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 dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 265,000
1 sales · Mean £ 265,000
Terraced
£ 180,000
2 sales · Mean £ 180,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
WS10 0GA has low crime rates — 41 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
High Point Academy
The Priory Primary School
Park Hill Primary School
Tameside Primary Academy
Hall Green Primary School
Joseph Leckie Academy
Sandwell Community School
Wodensborough Ormiston Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Supermarkets
2 nearby- New Drink Stop & Convenience Store0.9 km
- Lidl UK GmbH0.6 km
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Curry N Grill House0.9 km
- The Windmill1.0 km
- Crankhall Lane Social Club Ltd0.7 km
- Friar Park0.7 km
Retailers - Other
17 nearby- Morrisons Daily0.8 km
- Crankhall Lane Post Office0.7 km
- Crankhall Lane Service Station0.7 km
- Premier Express0.9 km
- Lallys0.3 km
- + 12 more
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- Park Hill Cafe0.9 km
- Di's Diner0.8 km
- Le Bakery0.7 km
- Leisure United Friar Park0.2 km
Takeaway Shop
12 nearby- Jade0.7 km
- China Garden0.8 km
- Stone Cross Masala1.0 km
- The Chip Box0.8 km
- Bella Pizza0.7 km
- + 7 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Tame Bridge Parkway0.8 km
- Bescot Stadium1.1 km
- Walsall3.4 km
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Postcode Profile: WS100GA · Data under Open Government Licence