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.
JOHN FLETCHER CLOSE, WS10 9UD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for JOHN FLETCHER CLOSE, WS10 9UD.
344
39
£ 38,300 /yr
42%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
Stuart Bathurst Catholic High School
Wood Green Academy
Wood Green Junior School
Albert Pritchard Infant School
Park Hill Primary School
St Mary's Catholic Primary School
Mesty Croft Primary
Tameside Primary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Morrisons1.0 km
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
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
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
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Postcode Profile: WS109UD · Data under Open Government Licence