St Christopher Drive, Wednesbury, WS10 0GE

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding WS10 0GE, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.9% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	52.5%	54.9%	2.4%	51.0%	3.9%
Male	47.5%	45.1%	-2.4%	49.0%	-3.9%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

In the immediate area around WS10 0GE, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 46.3% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	38.6%	46.3%	7.7%	37.9%	8.4%
Married: Opposite sex	43.8%	40.5%	-3.3%	44.2%	-3.7%
Married: Same sex	0.5%	0%	-0.5%	0.3%	-0.3%
Separated	2.6%	3.3%	0.7%	2.2%	1.1%
Divorced	8.8%	7.1%	-1.7%	9.1%	-2.0%
Widowed	5.7%	2.7%	-3.0%	6.1%	-3.4%

Health

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	48.9%	48.3%	-0.6%	48.4%	-0.1%
Good health	29.5%	34.8%	5.3%	33.6%	1.2%
Fair health	13.9%	11.8%	-2.1%	12.7%	-0.9%
Bad health	5.1%	3.6%	-1.5%	4.0%	-0.4%
Very bad health	2.5%	1.5%	-1.0%	1.2%	0.3%

Education and Qualifications

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	25.7%	19.6%	-6.1%	18.2%	1.4%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	12.6%	12.2%	-0.4%	9.6%	2.6%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	14.5%	16%	1.5%	13.4%	2.6%
Apprenticeship	2.1%	5.3%	3.2%	5.3%	0.0%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	10%	16.5%	6.5%	16.9%	-0.4%
Degree or Similar	26%	27.4%	1.4%	33.8%	-6.4%
Other	9%	2.9%	-6.1%	2.8%	0.1%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 61.9% 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	2.2%	0%	-2.2%	1.1%	-1.1%
Chinese	2.2%	1.2%	-1.0%	0.7%	0.5%
Indian	9.2%	14.9%	5.7%	3.1%	11.8%
Pakistani	0.7%	2%	1.3%	2.7%	-0.7%
Other Asian	1.8%	2.6%	0.8%	1.6%	1.0%
Black African	5.3%	5.5%	0.2%	2.5%	3.0%
Black Caribbean	5.3%	6.3%	1.0%	1.0%	5.3%
Other Black	0.5%	1.3%	0.8%	0.5%	0.8%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	0.2%	0.2%	0.8%	-0.6%
Mixed White and African	0%	0.2%	0.2%	0.4%	-0.2%
Mixed White and Caribbean	1.1%	2%	0.9%	0.9%	1.1%
Mixed Other	0.2%	0.3%	0.1%	0.8%	-0.5%
White	70.5%	61.9%	-8.6%	81.4%	-19.5%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.1%	-0.1%
Other	0.7%	1.7%	1.0%	1.6%	0.1%

Country of Birth

In this area, 83.6% 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	85.1%	83.6%	-1.5%	83.2%	0.4%
European Union	2.9%	5.4%	2.5%	6.1%	-0.7%
Africa	4.9%	3%	-1.9%	2.7%	0.3%
Middle East and Asia	6.3%	7.4%	1.1%	5.6%	1.8%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.7%	0.7%	0.0%	1.3%	-0.6%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	85%	83.7%	-1.3%	83.2%	0.5%
10+ Years	1.1%	9.1%	8.0%	9.8%	-0.7%
5-10 Years	2.5%	3.8%	1.3%	2.9%	0.9%
2-5 Years	5.4%	2%	-3.4%	2.2%	-0.2%
Less than 2 years	6%	1.5%	-4.5%	1.9%	-0.4%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	71.3%	76.7%	-5.4%
Germany	0.2%	0.2%	0.0%
Italy	1.8%	0.6%	1.2%
Poland	3.1%	1.3%	1.8%
Romania	0.7%	0.9%	-0.2%
Other EU countries	1.3%	1.5%	-0.2%
Central and Western Africa	0.2%	0.3%	-0.1%
South and Eastern Africa	0.7%	0.2%	0.5%
Southern Asia	2.3%	1.2%	1.1%
North America and the Caribbean	0.5%	0.3%	0.2%
No passport held	18%	13.5%	4.5%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	33.1%	37.2%	-4.1%
Christian	43.8%	46.2%	-2.4%
Hindu	2.8%	1.7%	1.1%
Muslim	3.8%	6.5%	-2.7%
Sikh	11.8%	0.9%	10.9%
Not answered	4.8%	6.0%	-1.2%

Safety

Is St Christopher Drive Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around St Christopher Drive was 73.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 8.3% lower than the Friar Park average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

St Christopher Drive has the 12th highest crime rate of 24 local areas in Friar Park and the 475th lowest crime rate of 952 local areas in Sandwell .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 41.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -63.6%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 81% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£36,400

Income Rank
2/10

Household Income in WS10 0GE, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 8/10 (high )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 7/10 (above average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 8/10 (high )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on St Christopher Drive are based on 54 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Sandwell.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for St Christopher Drive, Wednesbury, WS10 0GE

Estimated Average Property Prices for WS10 0GE

Average Price
£298,115

Semi-Detached
£249,436

Terraced
£273,789

Detached
£348,717

Flats/Maisonettes
£173,731

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for St Christopher Drive

Average Price
£294,414

Semi-Detached
£263,109

Terraced
£293,248

Detached
£327,609

Flats/Maisonettes
£191,452

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on St Christopher DriveStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
6 St Christopher Drive, Wednesbury, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building	£245,000	2026-02-06	£245,000
25 St Christopher Drive, Wednesbury, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building	£222,000	2024-06-07	£233,219
6 St Christopher Drive, Wednesbury, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building	£225,000	2024-05-16	£238,690
1 St Christopher Drive, Wednesbury, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£214,000	2022-05-27	£247,694
2 St Christopher Drive, Wednesbury, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building	£305,000	2022-03-25	£344,585

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for WS10 0GE

Employment

WS10 0GE area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	185
Part-Time Employee	69
Retired	35
Long-Term Sick or disabled	33
Self-Employed	32
Student (economically inactive)	31
Looking after home or family	22
Other	22
Unemployed	13
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	7

Employment Industry

Human health and social work activities	51
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	50
Manufacturing	30
Construction	21
Transport and storage	21
Education	18
Administrative and support service activities	12
Other	12
Information and communication	11
Professional, scientific and technical activities	11
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	11
Accommodation and food service activities	6
Real estate activities	5
Financial and insurance activities	5
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1

Schools

Nursery

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Fullbrook Nursery School West Bromwich Road , Walsall WS5 4NN	4out of 4	1,466 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Alumwell Nursery School Primley Avenue , WS2 9UP	4out of 4	4,033 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Rowley View Nursery School 149 Dangerfield Lane , WS10 7RU	4out of 4	4,153 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Joseph Edward Cox Junior School Dorsett Road , WS10 0JG	- not rated	506 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Joseph Edward Cox Infant School Dorsett Road , WS10 0JG	- not rated	506 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
The Priory Primary School Dorsett Road , Friar Park WS10 0JG	3out of 4	619 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Tameside Infant School Walton Road , WS10 0EX	- not rated	934 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Tameside Junior School Walton Road , WS10 0EX	- not rated	934 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Manor Foundation Business, Enterprise & Sports College Friar Park Road , WS10 0JS	- not rated	439 yd	Foundation school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Joseph Leckie Community Technology College Walstead Road West , WS5 4PG	- not rated	1,220 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Joseph Leckie Academy Walstead Road West , WS5 4PG	3out of 4	1,220 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Wodensborough Ormiston Academy Hydes Road , WS10 0DR	3out of 4	1,477 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Wodensborough Community Technology College Hydes Road , WS10 0DR	- not rated	1,477 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Walsall College Wisemore Campus , WS2 8ES	- not rated	4,127 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Sandwell College 1 Spon Lane , B70 6AW	- not rated	4,908 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Homeschool 49 Manifold Way , Sandwell WS10 0GB	- not rated	18 yd	Other independent special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
High Point Academy Friar Park Road , WS10 0JS	3out of 4	439 yd	Free schools special	No	Mixed	More About School
Millfield School Westminster Road , B71 2JN	- not rated	1,593 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Bridge Centre (KS4 Unit) Westminster Road , B71 2JN	- not rated	1,596 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Sandwell Community School Westminster Road , B71 2JN	3out of 4	1,596 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Leisure United Friar Park	Friar Park Road	287 yd
Park Hill Cafe	104 Coronation Road	904 yd
Deighton Court	1 Brockhurst Crescent, Walsall	958 yd
RAC	R A C House, Brockhurst Crescent	980 yd
Di's Diner	8 Crankhall Lane	1,068 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Friar Park	Friar Park Inn, 103 Crankhall Lane	874 yd
Crankhall Lane Social Club Ltd	66 Crankhall Lane	933 yd
The Windmill	The Windmill, 116 Coronation Road	987 yd
Curry N Grill House	Stone Cross Hotel, 178 Walsall Road	1,093 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Fryer Park Pizza and Kebab House	20 School Road	329 yd
Veggie Fryer	Unit 1 (VF Walsall Ltd), Forest House	842 yd
#Pizza1	98 Crankhall Lane	904 yd
Bella Pizza	142 Crankhall Lane	925 yd
Stone Cross Masala	148 Crankhall Lane	925 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Lidl UK GmbH	Lidl, Friar Park Road		693 yd
New Drink Stop & Convenience Store	(AHP Enterprise UK Ltd), 1 Walsall Road		842 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Friar Park Playing Fields ST. PETER CROFT	grass pitches	133 yd
Pulse Soccer And Fitness Wednesbury FRIAR PARK ROAD	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite	372 yd
Phoenix Collegiate (North Campus) (Closed) Friar Park Road	grass pitches, health and fitness suite	439 yd
Park Hill Primary School CORONATION ROAD	grass pitches	1,026 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	80 Mbit/s
Average download speed	138.9 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	19.6 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	50 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.