Kent Road is in Wednesbury and in Sandwell district. WS10 0SB is located in the Friar Park electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of West Bromwich East. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Kent Road, Wednesbury, WS10 0SB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WS10 0TF, WS10 0SE, WS10 0TL, WS10 0TH, WS10 0TD, WS10 0TG, WS10 0TB, WS10 0TE, WS10 0TN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding WS10 0SB, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.1% 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 | 51.7% | 53.1% | 1.4% | 51.0% | 2.1% |
| Male | 48.3% | 46.9% | -1.4% | 49.0% | -2.1% |
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 | 37.6% | 38.2% | 0.6% | 37.9% | 0.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 38.6% | 43.8% | 5.2% | 44.2% | -0.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 3.4% | 2.3% | -1.1% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 11% | 8.8% | -2.2% | 9.1% | -0.3% |
| Widowed | 9% | 6.9% | -2.1% | 6.1% | 0.8% |
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.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (69.1%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 41.9% | 41.2% | -0.7% | 48.4% | -7.2% |
| Good health | 29.6% | 27.9% | -1.7% | 33.6% | -5.7% |
| Fair health | 18.5% | 18.6% | 0.1% | 12.7% | 5.9% |
| Bad health | 5.9% | 6.5% | 0.6% | 4.0% | 2.5% |
| Very bad health | 4.1% | 5.8% | 1.7% | 1.2% | 4.6% |
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 0SB this area, 29.7% 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 15.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 44.1% | 29.7% | -14.4% | 18.2% | 11.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.6% | 15.4% | -2.2% | 9.6% | 5.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.9% | 17% | 0.1% | 13.4% | 3.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.7% | 5.6% | 4.9% | 5.3% | 0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.2% | 14.1% | 6.9% | 16.9% | -2.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 8.6% | 15.7% | 7.1% | 33.8% | -18.1% |
| Other | 4.8% | 2.6% | -2.2% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 75.8% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0.8% | 0.2% | -0.6% | 3.1% | -2.9% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 2.5% | -1.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.1% | 18.2% | 15.1% | 1.0% | 17.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 4% | 3.0% | 0.9% | 3.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 94.1% | 75.8% | -18.3% | 81.4% | -5.6% |
In this area, 91.4% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 97.7% | 91.4% | -6.3% | 83.2% | 8.2% |
| European Union | 1.3% | 1.2% | -0.1% | 6.1% | -4.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Africa | 0.5% | 1.6% | 1.1% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 5.6% | 5.3% | 1.3% | 4.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.4% | 91.9% | -5.5% | 83.2% | 8.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 7.4% | 7.4% | 9.8% | -2.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 1% | 0.7% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.8% | 76.7% | -1.9% |
| Germany | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2.3% | 0.3% | 2.0% |
| No passport held | 20.8% | 13.5% | 7.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.9% | 37.2% | 1.7% |
| Christian | 55.9% | 46.2% | 9.7% |
| Muslim | 1.2% | 6.5% | -5.3% |
| Sikh | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 3.3% | 6.0% | -2.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Kent Road was 29.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 63.6% lower than the Charlemont with Grove Vale average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Kent Road has the 21st lowest crime rate of 125 local areas in Charlemont with Grove Vale and the 126th lowest crime rate of 954 local areas in Sandwell .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 13.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -49.5%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 92% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Kent Road, Wednesbury, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £172,500 | 2024-05-24 | £176,397 |
| 36 Kent Road, Wednesbury, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2024-03-14 | £262,463 |
| 38 Kent Road, Wednesbury, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2022-09-29 | £191,842 |
| 36 Kent Road, Wednesbury, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £205,000 | 2022-08-25 | £221,627 |
| 19 Kent Road, Wednesbury, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £203,000 | 2022-06-01 | £221,978 |
| Full-Time Employee | 87 |
| Retired | 48 |
| Part-Time Employee | 44 |
| Looking after home or family | 39 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 30 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Other | 11 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 35 |
| Manufacturing | 25 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Education | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Other | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fullbrook Nursery School West Bromwich Road , WS5 4NN | 4out of 4 | 1,640 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rowley View Nursery School 149 Dangerfield Lane , WS10 7RU | 4out of 4 | 3,383 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alumwell Nursery School Primley Avenue , WS2 9UP | 4out of 4 | 3,590 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Park Hill Primary School Coronation Road , WS10 0TJ | 3out of 4 | 285 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tameside Primary Academy Price Road , WS10 0EZ | 1out of 4 | 608 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Priory Primary School Dorsett Road , Friar Park WS10 0JG | 3out of 4 | 883 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mesty Croft Primary St Luke's Road , WS10 0QY | 3out of 4 | 982 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hall Green Primary School Westminster Road , B71 2JQ | 3out of 4 | 1,347 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wood Green Academy Wood Green Road , WS10 9QU | 4out of 4 | 1,054 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wodensborough Ormiston Academy Hydes Road , WS10 0DR | 2out of 4 | 1,110 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stuart Bathurst Catholic High School Wood Green Road , WS10 9QS | - not rated | 1,213 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Joseph Leckie Academy Walstead Road West , WS5 4PG | 2out of 4 | 1,425 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Phoenix Collegiate Clarkes Lane , B71 2BX | 2out of 4 | 2,203 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walsall College Wisemore Campus , WS2 8ES | - not rated | 4,039 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sandwell College 1 Spon Lane , B70 6AW | - not rated | 5,082 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High Point Academy Friar Park Road , WS10 0JS | - not rated | 365 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Homeschool 49 Manifold Way , Sandwell WS10 0GB | - not rated | 755 yd | Other independent special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sandwell Community School Westminster Road , B71 2JN | 3out of 4 | 1,735 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Abu Bakr Girls School 154- 160 Wednesbury Road , Palfrey WS1 4JJ | - not rated | 2,310 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| The Ladder School Millennium House , 24 Lower Hall Lane WS1 1RL | - not rated | 3,198 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park Hill Cafe | 104 Coronation Road | 271 yd | |
| Leisure United Friar Park | Friar Park Road | 915 yd | |
| RAC | R A C House, Brockhurst Crescent | 1,068 yd | |
| Di's Diner | 8 Crankhall Lane | 1,083 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Windmill | The Windmill, 116 Coronation Road | 464 yd | |
| Friar Park | Friar Park Inn, 103 Crankhall Lane | 633 yd | |
| The Brunswick Inn | 301 Crankhall Lane | 779 yd | |
| Crankhall Lane Social Club Ltd | 66 Crankhall Lane | 838 yd | |
| Queens Head | Queens Head, 100 Brunswick Park Road | 938 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tip Top Chinese Takeaway | 215 Crankhall Lane | 372 yd | |
| Regina Fish and Chips | 213a Crankhall Lane | 396 yd | |
| "Buttylicious" | 299A Crankhall Lane | 532 yd | |
| Brunswick Fish Bar | 299 Crankhall Lane | 532 yd | |
| Fryer Park Pizza and Kebab House | 20 School Road | 603 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl UK GmbH | Lidl, Friar Park Road | 213 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Phoenix Collegiate (North Campus) (Closed) Friar Park Road | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 252 yd |
| Pulse Soccer And Fitness Wednesbury FRIAR PARK ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 317 yd |
| Park Hill Primary School CORONATION ROAD | grass pitches | 394 yd |
| Friar Park Playing Fields ST. PETER CROFT | grass pitches | 564 yd |
| Elwells AXLETREE WAY | grass pitches | 854 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 150.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.