Postcode Analysis Sandwell, West Midlands

CRANKHALL LANE, WS10 0QQ House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

318

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Avg Age

43

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Avg Income

£ 36,400 /yr

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Employed

54%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: WS10 0QQ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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

WS10 0QQ is a mixed residential postcode — average age 43, 88% 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 10.0% year-on-year.

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

WS10 0QQ is a safe, established residential area on Crankhall Lane, 0.3km from The Woods in Wednesbury. Administratively it sits within Friar Park ward and the West Bromwich East constituency.

For families considering a move, WS10 0QQ represents a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 43 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 88% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 38 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £177k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 10.0% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for WS10 0QQ are sourced from Output Area E00050399 (shared with 4 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 0QQ. The average age is 43.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British93.9%
Asian / British Asian3.8%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.2%

Economic Activity

54%Active
FT: 37%
Unemployed: 3%
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Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 165,000

13 sales · Mean £ 163,942

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

WS10 0QQ has low crime rates — 38 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.

Violence and sexual offences97
Criminal damage and arson31
Vehicle crime29
Anti-social behaviour16
Possession of weapons10

school Local Schools

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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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Park Hill Primary School

Good253 pupils0.6 km
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Stuart Bathurst Catholic High School

Inadequate889 pupils0.7 km
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Wood Green Academy

Good1546 pupils0.8 km
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Wood Green Junior School

Good361 pupils0.8 km
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Wodensborough Ormiston Academy

Good1128 pupils0.9 km
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Albert Pritchard Infant School

Good292 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

12 nearby
  • Friar Park0.9 km
  • Rosehill Tavern Bar and Grill0.9 km
  • Park Inn Freehouse0.8 km
  • The Windmill0.7 km
  • Horse and Jockey0.4 km
  • + 7 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Lidl UK GmbH0.7 km
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Takeaway Shop

12 nearby
  • Canton Joe0.7 km
  • Chicago Pizza0.2 km
  • Bella Pizza0.8 km
  • Tip Top Chinese Takeaway0.4 km
  • Jade0.8 km
  • + 7 more
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Retailers - Other

21 nearby
  • Breaking bread Foodbank1.0 km
  • Coronation Road Post Office0.6 km
  • Digger News & Booze0.3 km
  • Gills General Store0.9 km
  • La Belle Bargains0.9 km
  • + 16 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

6 nearby
  • Marie's Cafe0.6 km
  • Park Hill Cafe0.6 km
  • Churchills0.9 km
  • Gurkha 18160.6 km
  • Le Bakery0.8 km
  • + 1 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bescot Stadium1.1 km
  • Tame Bridge Parkway2.1 km
  • Walsall3.3 km