Postcode Analysis Sandwell, West Midlands

BOSWELL CLOSE, WS10 7NG House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BOSWELL CLOSE, WS10 7NG.

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Population

225

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Avg Age

58

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Avg Income

£ 35,000 /yr

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Employed

33%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: WS10 7NG 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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8/10
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4/10
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6/10
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2/10
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2/10
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10/10
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5/10
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Area Character

Average age 58, 91% owned. WS10 7NG is quintessential settled, mature residential territory — long-term residents, quiet streets, minimal rental churn. Low crime reinforces the quiet, established character of this neighbourhood.

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

WS10 7NG is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Boswell Close, 0.6km from Ocker Hill in Tipton. Administratively it sits within Wednesbury South ward and the West Bromwich West constituency.

For families considering a move, WS10 7NG represents a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. Outside of residential hours, non-white workforce in manufacturing and transport. The 58 average age marks this as a deeply established neighbourhood — expect quiet streets, long-term homeowners, and strong community continuity. 91% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 30 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £285k. 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 7NG are sourced from Output Area E00051062 (shared with 5 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 7NG. The average age is 57.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British93.3%
Asian / British Asian6.7%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

33%Active
FT: 24%
Unemployed: 1%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 230,000

2 sales · Mean £ 230,000

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

WS10 7NG has low crime rates — 30 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 offences72
Criminal damage and arson15
Shoplifting15
Vehicle crime12
Anti-social behaviour7

school Local Schools

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Ocker Hill Infant School

Outstanding233 pupils0.4 km
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Ocker Hill Academy

Outstanding253 pupils0.4 km
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Gospel Oak School

Inadequate1261 pupils0.8 km
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Jubilee Park Academy

Good210 pupils0.9 km
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Holyhead Primary Academy

Good214 pupils1.0 km
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Wednesbury Oak Academy

Good430 pupils1.1 km
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Glebefields Primary School

Requires Improvement418 pupils1.1 km
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Moorcroft Wood Primary School

Good258 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • Warburtons Limited Canteen0.5 km
  • Peaky Bites Takeaway Café1.0 km
  • Adient Seating (Servest Catering)0.6 km
  • Suttons Cafe0.3 km
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Retailers - Other

8 nearby
  • Esso0.4 km
  • H & V Convenience Store Ltd0.6 km
  • Ockerhill Convenience Store0.7 km
  • Spar Tipton0.3 km
  • Online Poundshop Limited0.6 km
  • + 3 more
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Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • The Gospel Oak Tavern0.8 km
  • The Goldmine0.5 km
  • Tipton Sports Academy Social Club0.7 km
  • Waggon and Horses0.7 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • Blessings0.5 km
  • Kings Grill and Pizza0.6 km
  • The Island House0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Tipton2.6 km
  • Dudley Port2.6 km
  • Coseley3.2 km