Norfolk Drive is in Wednesbury and in Sandwell district. WS10 0SW 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 Norfolk Drive, Wednesbury, WS10 0SW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WS10 0SN, WS10 0SJ, WS10 0SH, WS10 0SP, WS10 0SX, WS10 0SQ, WS10 0UD, WS10 0UA, WS10 0SF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding WS10 0SW, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.7% 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 | 52.1% | 52.7% | 0.6% | 51.0% | 1.7% |
| Male | 47.9% | 47.3% | -0.6% | 49.0% | -1.7% |
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 | 34.4% | 37.8% | 3.4% | 37.9% | -0.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 44.4% | 44.1% | -0.3% | 44.2% | -0.1% |
| Separated | 1.2% | 2.1% | 0.9% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 8% | 6.7% | -1.3% | 9.1% | -2.4% |
| Widowed | 12% | 9.2% | -2.8% | 6.1% | 3.1% |
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 | 34.5% | 39.9% | 5.4% | 48.4% | -8.5% |
| Good health | 33.8% | 33.8% | 0.0% | 33.6% | 0.2% |
| Fair health | 17.6% | 17.2% | -0.4% | 12.7% | 4.5% |
| Bad health | 11% | 7.4% | -3.6% | 4.0% | 3.4% |
| Very bad health | 3.1% | 1.7% | -1.4% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
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.
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 16%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 45.6% | 25.3% | -20.3% | 18.2% | 7.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.6% | 14.8% | 1.2% | 9.6% | 5.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.6% | 17.3% | 5.7% | 13.4% | 3.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 4% | 3.8% | -0.2% | 5.3% | -1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.4% | 18.6% | 8.2% | 16.9% | 1.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 11.2% | 16% | 4.8% | 33.8% | -17.8% |
| Other | 3.6% | 4.2% | 0.6% | 2.8% | 1.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 88.5% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.1% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 1.4% | 2% | 0.6% | 3.1% | -1.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Black African | 1% | 1.7% | 0.7% | 2.5% | -0.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.7% | 1.7% | 1.0% | 1.0% | 0.7% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 96.2% | 88.5% | -7.7% | 81.4% | 7.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 93.2% 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 | 96.2% | 93.2% | -3.0% | 83.2% | 10.0% |
| European Union | 2.1% | 3% | 0.9% | 6.1% | -3.1% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 2% | 1.3% | 2.7% | -0.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.7% | 1.7% | 1.0% | 5.6% | -3.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.2% | 92.9% | -3.3% | 83.2% | 9.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 3.7% | 3.4% | 9.8% | -6.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.7% | 2.7% | 1.0% | 2.9% | -0.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.2% | 76.7% | -4.5% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 2.7% | 1.3% | 1.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
| No passport held | 22.7% | 13.5% | 9.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 29.5% | 37.2% | -7.7% |
| Christian | 60.3% | 46.2% | 14.1% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Muslim | 3.4% | 6.5% | -3.1% |
| Sikh | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 5.1% | 6.0% | -0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Norfolk Drive was 40.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 50.7% lower than the Friar Park average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Norfolk Drive has the 7th lowest crime rate of 24 local areas in Friar Park and the 210th lowest crime rate of 954 local areas in Sandwell .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 23.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -50.0%.

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Norfolk Drive, Wednesbury, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2021-03-12 | £257,143 |
| 17 Norfolk Drive, Wednesbury, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £149,000 | 2020-07-03 | £201,927 |
| 5 Norfolk Drive, Wednesbury, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2018-10-19 | £204,810 |
| 15 Norfolk Drive, Wednesbury, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2017-04-13 | £194,101 |
| 6 Norfolk Drive, Wednesbury, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £124,950 | 2014-11-28 | £234,951 |
WS10 0SW 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 | 83 |
| Retired | 59 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 17 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Other | 7 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Education | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fullbrook Nursery School West Bromwich Road , WS5 4NN | 4out of 4 | 1,227 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alumwell Nursery School Primley Avenue , WS2 9UP | 4out of 4 | 3,186 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rowley View Nursery School 149 Dangerfield Lane , WS10 7RU | 4out of 4 | 3,438 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 | 416 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tameside Primary Academy Price Road , WS10 0EZ | 1out of 4 | 1,080 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Priory Primary School Dorsett Road , Friar Park WS10 0JG | 3out of 4 | 1,261 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mesty Croft Primary St Luke's Road , WS10 0QY | 3out of 4 | 1,344 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Albert Pritchard Infant School Crew Road , WS10 9QG | 3out of 4 | 1,512 yd | Foundation 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 | 850 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stuart Bathurst Catholic High School Wood Green Road , WS10 9QS | - not rated | 1,026 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Joseph Leckie Academy Walstead Road West , WS5 4PG | 2out of 4 | 1,040 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wodensborough Ormiston Academy Hydes Road , WS10 0DR | 2out of 4 | 1,584 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Phoenix Collegiate Clarkes Lane , B71 2BX | 2out of 4 | 2,676 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 | 3,558 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 | 687 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Homeschool 49 Manifold Way , Sandwell WS10 0GB | - not rated | 896 yd | Other independent special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abu Bakr Girls School 154- 160 Wednesbury Road , Palfrey WS1 4JJ | - not rated | 1,834 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Sandwell Community School Westminster Road , B71 2JN | 3out of 4 | 2,184 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Ladder School Millennium House , 24 Lower Hall Lane WS1 1RL | - not rated | 2,717 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 | 430 yd | |
| Walsall Football Club | Bescot Stadium, Bescot Crescent, Walsall | 652 yd | |
| RAC | R A C House, Brockhurst Crescent | 659 yd | |
| McDonalds Restaurants | McDonalds Restaurants Ltd, Broadwalk Retail Park | 774 yd | |
| Dave's Cafe | Daves Cafe, Walstead Road West | 905 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Windmill | The Windmill, 116 Coronation Road | 279 yd | |
| Queens Head | Queens Head, 100 Brunswick Park Road | 955 yd | |
| The Brunswick Inn | 301 Crankhall Lane | 1,007 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tip Top Chinese Takeaway | 215 Crankhall Lane | 779 yd | |
| Chicago Pizza | 2c Woden Road East | 792 yd | |
| "Buttylicious" | 299A Crankhall Lane | 811 yd | |
| Brunswick Fish Bar | 299 Crankhall Lane | 811 yd | |
| Regina Fish and Chips | 213a Crankhall Lane | 845 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl UK GmbH | Lidl, Friar Park Road | 695 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pulse Soccer And Fitness Wednesbury FRIAR PARK ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 475 yd |
| Park Hill Primary School CORONATION ROAD | grass pitches | 480 yd |
| Phoenix Collegiate (North Campus) (Closed) Friar Park Road | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 622 yd |
| Walsall Fc (Bescot Stadium) BESCOT CRESCENT | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 643 yd |
| Elwells AXLETREE WAY | grass pitches | 647 yd |
| Friar Park Playing Fields ST. PETER CROFT | grass pitches | 786 yd |
| Wood Green Academy WOOD GREEN ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 963 yd |
| Joseph Leckie Academy WALSTEAD ROAD WEST | swimming pool | 974 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 | 185.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.