Postcode report
Is WS10 0JZ a Good Area? Schools, Crime & Local Insights
About WS10 0JZ: area rating, property, schools and local change
WS10 0JZ is a postcode in Wednesbury South, Sandwell, West Midlands, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near WS10 0JZ, then scores the surrounding small area 30/100 - bottom 6% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around WS10 0JZ are property market signals and housing, while local prosperity is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for WS10 0JZ is based on Sandwell 004 Census 2021. It covers 5,710 residents, 5,662 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 34, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 41% owner-occupied, 9% privately rented, 49% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 1/10.
For property prices near WS10 0JZ, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the WS10 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £231k from 68 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near WS10 0JZ can compare 9 state schools within one mile, including 8 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
The Kids & Clubs tab lists 1 nearby child-friendly activities by type, with age range, venue, distance and provider links where available.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near WS10 0JZ by category and map position. Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around WS10 0JZ is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 4 HMO licences, 9 street-disruption records in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.
FAQ
Common questions about WS10 0JZ
Is WS10 0JZ a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 30/100 (bottom 6% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near WS10 0JZ?
Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near WS10 0JZ?
9 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
Are there kids clubs or activities near WS10 0JZ?
LocaleIQ currently matches 1 nearby child-friendly activities. The Kids & Clubs tab lists venue, distance, age range and provider links where available.
What demographics are available for WS10 0JZ?
LocaleIQ matched WS10 0JZ to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in WS10 0JZ?
The latest median sold price is £231k based on 68 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around WS10 0JZ?
LocaleIQ currently shows 4 HMO licences, 9 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.