Postcode Analysis Sandwell, West Midlands

DURHAM ROAD, WS10 0SQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DURHAM ROAD, WS10 0SQ.

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Population

357

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Avg Age

39

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Avg Income

£ 36,400 /yr

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Employed

45%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: WS10 0SQ 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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6/10
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9/10
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8/10
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4/10
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6/10
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2/10
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5/10
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6/10
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6/10
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Area Character

WS10 0SQ is an established family neighbourhood — 66% owner-occupation and an average age of 39 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode. Property prices are trending down 69.8% year-on-year.

home £160,333 median price shield Safety 6/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

WS10 0SQ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Durham Road, 0.6km from Friar Park in Wednesbury. Administratively it sits within Friar Park ward and the West Bromwich East constituency.

For families considering a move, WS10 0SQ represents a striving suburban area — non-UK born households working to get ahead. During the day, ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. A balanced community with an average age of 39 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 66% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 28 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £160k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 69.8% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for WS10 0SQ are sourced from Output Area E00050398 (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 0SQ. The average age is 39.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British89.1%
Asian / British Asian2.0%
Black / African / Caribbean6.6%
Other / Mixed2.3%

Economic Activity

45%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 134,500

14 sales · Mean £ 142,142

Flat

£ 66,500

4 sales · Mean £ 69,625

Terraced

£ 151,000

1 sales · Mean £ 151,000

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

WS10 0SQ has low crime rates — 28 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 offences45
Vehicle crime15
Criminal damage and arson12
Anti-social behaviour9
Other theft6

school Local Schools

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Park Hill Primary School

Good253 pupils0.4 km
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High Point Academy

30 pupils0.6 km
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The Priory Primary School

Good410 pupils0.9 km
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Tameside Primary Academy

Good498 pupils0.9 km
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Joseph Leckie Academy

Good1402 pupils0.9 km
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Wood Green Academy

Good1546 pupils1.0 km
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Stuart Bathurst Catholic High School

Inadequate889 pupils1.1 km
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Fullbrook Nursery School

Outstanding148 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Park Inn Hotel0.7 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • Friar Park0.9 km
  • Queens Head0.9 km
  • The Brunswick Inn0.9 km
  • The Windmill0.3 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

6 nearby
  • Leisure United Friar Park0.9 km
  • Le Bakery0.9 km
  • McDonalds Restaurants0.8 km
  • RAC0.6 km
  • Walsall Football Club0.7 km
  • + 1 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Lidl UK GmbH0.5 km
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Takeaway Shop

7 nearby
  • Chicago Pizza0.7 km
  • Bella Pizza0.9 km
  • Tip Top Chinese Takeaway0.7 km
  • Brunswick Fish Bar0.7 km
  • Fryer Park Pizza and Kebab House0.7 km
  • + 2 more
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Retailers - Other

14 nearby
  • Coronation Road Post Office0.4 km
  • Digger News & Booze0.7 km
  • La Belle Bargains1.0 km
  • Supersave Discount0.7 km
  • Lallys0.7 km
  • + 9 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bescot Stadium0.4 km
  • Tame Bridge Parkway1.4 km
  • Walsall2.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Bescot Stadium Rail Station0.4 km