WS10 9BP is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Hales Road, 0.4km from Wood Green in Wednesbury. Administratively it sits within Wednesbury North ward and the West Bromwich West constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, WS10 9BP is many residents of this subgroup are born in eu countries, but uk-born members are also more common than elsewhere in the group. many residents identify with the pakistani ethnic group. residents are more likely than members of other subgroups to reside in properties that are not flats, to declare no religious affiliation and to identify as being of mixed or multiple ethnicities. the members of the subgroup are educated to lower levels than the group average. By day, the area transitions to a large scale education character: large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. An average age of 35 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 36% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 37% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Sandwell.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 40 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £190k. 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 9BP are sourced from Output Area E00051031 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HALES ROAD, WS10 9BP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HALES ROAD, WS10 9BP.
431
35
£ 38,300 /yr
42%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WS10 9BP 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. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
With 36% social renting, WS10 9BP is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WS10 9BP. The average age is 35.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 157,500
4 sales · Mean £ 161,750
Semi-Detached
£ 212,500
1 sales · Mean £ 212,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
WS10 9BP has low crime rates — 40 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Wood Green Junior School
Albert Pritchard Infant School
Stuart Bathurst Catholic High School
St Mary's Catholic Primary School
Wood Green Academy
Old Park Primary School
Mesty Croft Primary
St John's Church of England Primary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
17 nearby- Cottage Spring0.9 km
- Rosehill Tavern Bar and Grill0.6 km
- The Woden Inn0.9 km
- The Chestnut Tree0.6 km
- Myvod Inn0.3 km
- + 12 more
Takeaway Shop
12 nearby- Canton Joe0.1 km
- Chicago Pizza0.8 km
- Darlaston Chippy1.0 km
- Rayhans Burger Shack1.0 km
- Subway0.6 km
- + 7 more
Retailers - Other
23 nearby- Premier0.9 km
- B & M Retail Ltd0.6 km
- Park Hill Stores0.7 km
- Breaking bread Foodbank0.9 km
- Furniture Village plc0.6 km
- + 18 more
Restaurant, Cafe
16 nearby- KFC0.6 km
- Next Retail0.6 km
- Pizza Hut Restaurant0.6 km
- Nando's0.6 km
- Marie's Cafe0.6 km
- + 11 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bescot Stadium1.5 km
- Tame Bridge Parkway2.8 km
- Walsall3.2 km
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Postcode Profile: WS109BP · Data under Open Government Licence