Postcode Analysis Sandwell, West Midlands

HALES ROAD, WS10 9BS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HALES ROAD, WS10 9BS.

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Population

431

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Avg Age

35

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Avg Income

£ 38,300 /yr

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Employed

42%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: WS10 9BS 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.

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3/10
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8/10
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8/10
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2/10
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8/10
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2/10
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3/10
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4/10
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7/10
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Area Character

Social renting makes up 36% of tenure in WS10 9BS — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. The 35-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.

home £219,400 median price shield Safety 3/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

WS10 9BS is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Hales Road, 0.3km 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 9BS 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. Outside of residential hours, large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. At 35 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 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 is moderate at 71 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £219k. 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 9BS are sourced from Output Area E00051031 (shared with 4 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 9BS. 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

White / British63.3%
Asian / British Asian25.3%
Black / African / Caribbean4.2%
Other / Mixed7.2%

Economic Activity

42%Active
FT: 27%
Unemployed: 4%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 165,000

12 sales · Mean £ 168,500

Terraced

£ 139,500

2 sales · Mean £ 139,500

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

Crime around WS10 9BS is moderate at 71 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.

Shoplifting136
Violence and sexual offences97
Vehicle crime22
Public order21
Other theft14

school Local Schools

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Albert Pritchard Infant School

Good292 pupils0.3 km
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Wood Green Junior School

Good361 pupils0.3 km
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Stuart Bathurst Catholic High School

Inadequate889 pupils0.3 km
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Wood Green Academy

Good1546 pupils0.5 km
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St Mary's Catholic Primary School

Good230 pupils0.7 km
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Old Park Primary School

Outstanding466 pupils0.9 km
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Mesty Croft Primary

Good457 pupils1.0 km
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Park Hill Primary School

Good253 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

13 nearby
  • Cottage Spring0.9 km
  • Rosehill Tavern Bar and Grill0.8 km
  • The Village Inn0.9 km
  • Horse and Jockey0.4 km
  • Queens Head0.5 km
  • + 8 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

9 nearby
  • Canton Joe0.3 km
  • Chicago Pizza0.8 km
  • "Buttylicious"0.9 km
  • Jade Palace0.6 km
  • Manor Fish Bar0.6 km
  • + 4 more
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Retailers - Other

17 nearby
  • M & S Simply Food0.4 km
  • Park Lane News0.6 km
  • Maggies0.9 km
  • TK Maxx0.4 km
  • B & M Retail Ltd0.4 km
  • + 12 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

12 nearby
  • Casa Mia0.3 km
  • Costa Coffee0.4 km
  • Costa Ltd0.4 km
  • Burger King0.4 km
  • Gurkha 18160.3 km
  • + 7 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bescot Stadium1.3 km
  • Tame Bridge Parkway2.7 km
  • Walsall3.0 km