Postcode Analysis Sandwell, West Midlands

GREAT WESTERN STREET, WS10 7LE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GREAT WESTERN STREET, WS10 7LE.

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Population

134

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Avg Age

59

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Avg Income

£ 35,000 /yr

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Employed

15%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: WS10 7LE falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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3/10
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6/10
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1/10
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Area Character

WS10 7LE has a significant social housing presence — 74% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest.

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

WS10 7LE is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Great Western Street, 0.4km from Leabrook in Wednesbury. Administratively it sits within Wednesbury South ward and the West Bromwich West constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, WS10 7LE is an older retirement area, many residents well beyond working age. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a low density wholesale and retail zone — low density wholesale and retail in mostly white areas, often on urban fringe or close to transport nodes. Residents here average 59 years — a mature, stable demographic with deep roots in the area and very low property turnover. 74% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 13% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 54 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. 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 7LE are sourced from Output Area E00051042 (shared with 24 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 7LE. The average age is 59.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.8%
Asian / British Asian1.5%
Black / African / Caribbean0.7%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

15%Active
FT: 13%
Unemployed: 0%
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Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.

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

Crime around WS10 7LE is moderate at 54 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 offences52
Criminal damage and arson17
Other theft16
Vehicle crime14
Anti-social behaviour10

school Local Schools

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Holyhead Primary Academy

Good214 pupils0.5 km
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St John's Church of England Primary Academy

Good202 pupils0.7 km
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St Mary's Catholic Primary School

Good230 pupils1.0 km
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Old Park Primary School

Outstanding466 pupils1.2 km
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Ocker Hill Infant School

Outstanding233 pupils1.3 km
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Ocker Hill Academy

Outstanding253 pupils1.3 km
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Wood Green Junior School

Good361 pupils1.4 km
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Mesty Croft Primary

Good457 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

32 nearby
  • Online Poundshop Limited0.8 km
  • 4U Trading Group0.3 km
  • Booze King0.7 km
  • Breaking bread Foodbank0.8 km
  • FRESH CAKE INN LTD0.6 km
  • + 27 more
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Pub, NightClub

13 nearby
  • Park Inn Freehouse0.9 km
  • Seven Bar0.6 km
  • Rosehill Tavern Bar and Grill0.9 km
  • The Lamp Restaurant & Bar0.6 km
  • The Woden Inn0.7 km
  • + 8 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

24 nearby
  • Gelato Fusion0.6 km
  • New Street Cafe0.6 km
  • The Chip Tub0.5 km
  • Warburtons Limited Canteen0.8 km
  • Wednesbury Town Hall0.4 km
  • + 19 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited0.4 km
  • Farmfoods0.5 km
  • Heron Frozen Foods Limited0.5 km
  • Iceland Frozen Foods PLC0.5 km
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Takeaway Shop

17 nearby
  • Big Singh's0.6 km
  • Darlaston Chippy0.7 km
  • Smokin Patties and Desserts0.6 km
  • Veggie and Vegan Point0.6 km
  • Uncle Samuel's0.3 km
  • + 12 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bescot Stadium2.8 km
  • Dudley Port3.2 km
  • Tipton3.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Wednesbury Parkway (Midland Metro Stop)0.2 km
  • Wednesbury Great Western Street (Metro Stop)0.3 km