Postcode Analysis Sandwell, West Midlands

JOHN FLETCHER CLOSE, WS10 9UD House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for JOHN FLETCHER CLOSE, WS10 9UD.

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Population

344

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Avg Age

39

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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 9UD 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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2/10
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6/10
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8/10
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1/10
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7/10
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2/10
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3/10
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4/10
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9/10
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Area Character

Families dominate this postcode. With 54% owner-occupation and average age 39, WS10 9UD has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters. Property prices are trending up 34.1% year-on-year.

home £209,428 median price shield Safety 2/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

WS10 9UD is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on John Fletcher Close, 0.4km from Wednesbury in Wednesbury. Administratively it sits within Wednesbury North ward and the West Bromwich West constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, WS10 9UD is a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. The daytime character shifts — large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. The 39 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 32% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 31% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Sandwell.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 61 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £209k, up 34.1% year-on-year. 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 9UD are sourced from Output Area E00051024 (shared with 6 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 9UD. The average age is 38.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British69.3%
Asian / British Asian18.0%
Black / African / Caribbean6.8%
Other / Mixed5.9%

Economic Activity

42%Active
FT: 26%
Unemployed: 5%
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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

£ 180,000

7 sales · Mean £ 208,214

Terraced

£ 158,000

2 sales · Mean £ 158,000

Detached

£ 185,000

1 sales · Mean £ 185,000

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

Crime around WS10 9UD is moderate at 61 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.

Shoplifting90
Violence and sexual offences83
Vehicle crime22
Public order18
Criminal damage and arson17

school Local Schools

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Stuart Bathurst Catholic High School

Inadequate889 pupils0.2 km
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Wood Green Academy

Good1546 pupils0.3 km
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Wood Green Junior School

Good361 pupils0.5 km
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Albert Pritchard Infant School

Good292 pupils0.5 km
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Park Hill Primary School

Good253 pupils0.9 km
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St Mary's Catholic Primary School

Good230 pupils0.9 km
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Mesty Croft Primary

Good457 pupils1.0 km
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Tameside Primary Academy

Good498 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

11 nearby
  • Rosehill Tavern Bar and Grill0.9 km
  • The Chestnut Tree0.4 km
  • The Windmill0.8 km
  • Ye Olde Leathern Bottle0.6 km
  • Myvod Inn0.6 km
  • + 6 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Morrisons1.0 km
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Takeaway Shop

9 nearby
  • Canton Joe0.4 km
  • Chicago Pizza0.6 km
  • Subway0.8 km
  • Tip Top Chinese Takeaway1.0 km
  • Brunswick Fish Bar0.8 km
  • + 4 more
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Retailers - Other

19 nearby
  • B & M Retail Ltd0.4 km
  • Park Hill Stores0.4 km
  • Premier Express0.8 km
  • Boots UK Ltd0.9 km
  • Hobs Oasis0.4 km
  • + 14 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

13 nearby
  • KFC0.4 km
  • Next Retail0.4 km
  • Park Hill Cafe0.9 km
  • Pizza Hut Restaurant0.4 km
  • Nando's0.4 km
  • + 8 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bescot Stadium1.1 km
  • Tame Bridge Parkway2.5 km
  • Walsall2.9 km