Postcode Analysis Sandwell, West Midlands

RAILWAY TERRACE, WS10 9AP House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RAILWAY TERRACE, WS10 9AP.

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Population

426

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Avg Age

41

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Avg Income

£ 35,000 /yr

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Employed

36%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: WS10 9AP 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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1/10
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2/10
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6/10
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1/10
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8/10
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1/10
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2/10
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2/10
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10/10
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Area Character

WS10 9AP has a significant social housing presence — 35% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 41-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.

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

WS10 9AP is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Railway Terrace, 0.2km from Oakeswell End in Wednesbury. Administratively it sits within Wednesbury South ward and the West Bromwich West constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, WS10 9AP is a busy family neighbourhood — lots of children, diverse backgrounds. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. The 41 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 35% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 41% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Sandwell. Full-time employment stands at 16% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 84 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £81k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the 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 9AP are sourced from Output Area E00051056 (shared with 21 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 9AP. The average age is 41.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British59.4%
Asian / British Asian30.3%
Black / African / Caribbean5.3%
Other / Mixed5.1%

Economic Activity

36%Active
FT: 16%
Unemployed: 4%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 81,500

1 sales · Mean £ 81,500

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

Crime around WS10 9AP is moderate at 84 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Shoplifting191
Violence and sexual offences145
Vehicle crime31
Criminal damage and arson30
Other theft27

school Local Schools

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St John's Church of England Primary Academy

Good202 pupils0.1 km
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Mesty Croft Primary

Good457 pupils0.7 km
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St Mary's Catholic Primary School

Good230 pupils0.8 km
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Wodensborough Ormiston Academy

Good1128 pupils0.9 km
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Wood Green Junior School

Good361 pupils1.0 km
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Holyhead Primary Academy

Good214 pupils1.0 km
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Tameside Primary Academy

Good498 pupils1.2 km
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Albert Pritchard Infant School

Good292 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

33 nearby
  • Ghosia Foods0.4 km
  • Teddy Gray's0.4 km
  • The Sandwich House0.6 km
  • Trouse Lane Superstore0.6 km
  • Petrogas Applegreen/Esso0.8 km
  • + 28 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

17 nearby
  • The Old Royal Oak0.6 km
  • The Roost0.8 km
  • The Royal British Legion0.4 km
  • The Village Inn0.8 km
  • MJ's Bar0.5 km
  • + 12 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

22 nearby
  • Tysons0.4 km
  • Aashiqs0.3 km
  • Churchills0.3 km
  • Mecca Bingo0.6 km
  • Mona's Cafe0.4 km
  • + 17 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

21 nearby
  • Manor Fish Bar0.9 km
  • Pizza Place also trading as Top One Pizza0.7 km
  • Aladdins0.2 km
  • Amigos Dial A Pizza0.2 km
  • Brill Burgerz0.2 km
  • + 16 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Heron Frozen Foods Limited0.3 km
  • Iceland Frozen Foods PLC0.4 km
  • Farmfoods0.3 km
  • Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bescot Stadium2.1 km
  • Tame Bridge Parkway2.8 km
  • Dudley Port3.7 km