Waterside Avenue is in Wednesbury and in Sandwell district. WS10 0DS is located in the Wednesbury South electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of West Bromwich West. This postcode has been in use since 2006-10-01.
StreetScan combines information about Waterside Avenue, Wednesbury, WS10 0DS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WS10 0DD, WS10 0DT, WS10 0BX, WS10 0DE, B71 2PR, WS10 0DA, WS10 0BA, B71 2PW, WS10 0BB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding WS10 0DS has a slightly higher male population, with 50.2% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.1% | 49.8% | 1.7% | 51.0% | -1.2% |
| Male | 51.9% | 50.2% | -1.7% | 49.0% | 1.2% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 34.6% | 37.5% | 2.9% | 37.9% | -0.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 46.6% | 44.4% | -2.2% | 44.2% | 0.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 2.6% | 2.9% | 0.3% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Divorced | 7.9% | 9.1% | 1.2% | 9.1% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 8.4% | 5.7% | -2.7% | 6.1% | -0.4% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 46.5% | 37.7% | -8.8% | 48.4% | -10.7% |
| Good health | 29.7% | 37.7% | 8.0% | 33.6% | 4.1% |
| Fair health | 15.4% | 17.4% | 2.0% | 12.7% | 4.7% |
| Bad health | 7.1% | 5.9% | -1.2% | 4.0% | 1.9% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 1.1% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
In the area around WS10 0DS this area, 31.4% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 20.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 34.6% | 31.4% | -3.2% | 18.2% | 13.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.2% | 10.1% | -6.1% | 9.6% | 0.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.7% | 14.9% | 0.2% | 13.4% | 1.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.4% | 4.1% | 1.7% | 5.3% | -1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12% | 16.8% | 4.8% | 16.9% | -0.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 13.1% | 20.9% | 7.8% | 33.8% | -12.9% |
| Other | 7.1% | 1.9% | -5.2% | 2.8% | -0.9% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 68% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.1% | 0.1% |
| Chinese | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Indian | 10.7% | 15.2% | 4.5% | 3.1% | 12.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Other Asian | 2.6% | 1.9% | -0.7% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
| Black African | 1.6% | 2.5% | 0.9% | 2.5% | 0.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 3% | 3.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% | 2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 1.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 0.8% | -0.2% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 76.8% | 68% | -8.8% | 81.4% | -13.4% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Arab | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 1.6% | 2.7% | 1.1% | 1.6% | 1.1% |
In this area, 84.1% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.7% | 84.1% | -3.6% | 83.2% | 0.9% |
| European Union | 2% | 3.5% | 1.5% | 6.1% | -2.6% |
| Africa | 2.4% | 2.9% | 0.5% | 2.7% | 0.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.9% | 8.6% | 1.7% | 5.6% | 3.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1% | 1% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 87.7% | 83.9% | -3.8% | 83.2% | 0.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 11.9% | 11.3% | 9.8% | 2.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 2% | 2.9% | 0.9% | 2.9% | 0.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.4% | 0.8% | -2.6% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.3% | 0.6% | -5.7% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70.6% | 76.7% | -6.1% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 1.5% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Romania | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 1.2% | 1.5% | -0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 2.7% | 1.2% | 1.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 20.3% | 13.5% | 6.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 32% | 37.2% | -5.2% |
| Christian | 42% | 46.2% | -4.2% |
| Hindu | 2.3% | 1.7% | 0.6% |
| Muslim | 5.7% | 6.5% | -0.8% |
| Sikh | 12.5% | 0.9% | 11.6% |
| Not answered | 5.6% | 6.0% | -0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Waterside Avenue was 49.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 57.7% lower than the Great Bridge average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Waterside Avenue has the 40th lowest crime rate of 135 local areas in Great Bridge and the 289th lowest crime rate of 954 local areas in Sandwell .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 31.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 58.6%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 75% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Waterside Avenue, Wednesbury, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2024-11-04 | £243,224 |
| 24 Waterside Avenue, Wednesbury, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £365,000 | 2023-12-15 | £368,596 |
| 5 Waterside Avenue, Wednesbury, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2023-01-27 | £244,635 |
| 7 Waterside Avenue, Wednesbury, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £212,000 | 2021-08-06 | £247,135 |
| 11A Waterside Avenue, Wednesbury, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £102,500 | 2021-02-12 | £129,808 |
WS10 0DS area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 151 |
| Retired | 68 |
| Part-Time Employee | 55 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 31 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Looking after home or family | 27 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 19 |
| Other | 17 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 12 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 40 |
| Human health and social work activities | 32 |
| Manufacturing | 23 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Education | 12 |
| Other | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rowley View Nursery School 149 Dangerfield Lane , WS10 7RU | 4out of 4 | 2,807 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fullbrook Nursery School West Bromwich Road , WS5 4NN | 4out of 4 | 3,563 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alumwell Nursery School Primley Avenue , WS2 9UP | 4out of 4 | 4,802 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St John's Church of England Primary Academy Addison Terrace , WS10 9AR | 3out of 4 | 646 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Moorlands Primary School Winchester Road , B71 2NZ | 2out of 4 | 885 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mesty Croft Primary St Luke's Road , WS10 0QY | 3out of 4 | 1,040 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Bosco Catholic Primary School Monmouth Drive , B71 2ST | - not rated | 1,258 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hateley Heath Primary School Huntingdon Road , B71 2RP | - not rated | 1,346 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wodensborough Ormiston Academy Hydes Road , WS10 0DR | 2out of 4 | 962 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Phoenix Collegiate Clarkes Lane , B71 2BX | 2out of 4 | 1,565 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wood Green Academy Wood Green Road , WS10 9QU | 4out of 4 | 2,294 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stuart Bathurst Catholic High School Wood Green Road , WS10 9QS | - not rated | 2,318 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| George Salter Academy Davey Road , B70 9UW | 3out of 4 | 2,445 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sandwell College 1 Spon Lane , B70 6AW | - not rated | 4,096 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sandwell Community School Westminster Road , B71 2JN | 3out of 4 | 1,706 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| High Point Academy Friar Park Road , WS10 0JS | - not rated | 2,045 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Homeschool 49 Manifold Way , Sandwell WS10 0GB | - not rated | 2,407 yd | Other independent special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Albright Education Centre South Tipton Campus Site , Alexandra Road DY4 7NR | 4out of 4 | 3,129 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The British Muslim School Latifiah Fultali Complex , Lodge Road B70 8NX | - not rated | 3,274 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rayhan's Cafe | 31 New Street | 659 yd | |
| New Street Cafe | New Street Cafe, New Street | 659 yd | |
| Aashiqs | 15 Holyhead Road | 712 yd | |
| The Kesar | 52 Lower High Street | 835 yd | |
| Pats Home Made Bakes And Celebration Cake @ Mammas I Cakes | 27 Lower High Street | 887 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Cottage Spring | The Cottage Spring, Crookhay Lane | 492 yd | |
| MJ's Bar | 38 Bridge Street | 533 yd | |
| The Dovecote | The Dovecote, Hill Top | 585 yd | |
| Three Horseshoes | Three Horseshoes, 86 Witton Lane | 700 yd | |
| The Croft | The Croft, Hydes Road | 785 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trident Fish and Chips | 44 Witton Lane | 500 yd | |
| Pizza Place also trading as Top One Pizza | 138 - 140 Hydes Road | 584 yd | |
| Hydes Road Fish Bar | 144 Hydes Road | 588 yd | |
| Hill Top Fish Bar | 102A Hill Top | 784 yd | |
| Five Star Pizza | 104 Hill Top | 784 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative Food Store | 139 Hill Top | 721 yd | |
| Farmfoods | Unit 1 Camp Street | 982 yd | |
| Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited | 239 Holyhead Road | 1,002 yd | |
| Heron Frozen Foods Limited | 19 Union Street | 1,045 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ripped Fitness Gym Uk UNIT 7 UNIT 7 WODEN ROAD SOUTH | health and fitness suite | 335 yd |
| Hydes Road Playing Fields HYDES ROAD | grass pitches | 672 yd |
| St. Johns C Of E Primary Academy Lower High Street | grass pitches | 750 yd |
| Moorlands Primary School WINCHESTER ROAD | grass pitches | 772 yd |
| Wodensborough Ormiston Academy HYDES ROAD | grass pitches | 808 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 75.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 130.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 24.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.