| Council | Sandwell |
| Crime Rate | High for a West Midlands town 19% above the national average. |
| Demographics | 👶 Young Families😔 High Unemployment |
The average house price in Wednesbury is £202,941, based on HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. The sold house prices graph below shows Wednesbury house price trends over the last 30 years.
£202,941
£317,942
£104,556
£209,814
£184,364
Is Wednesbury a nice place to live?
Wednesbury is a passable place to live. We've given it a liveable rating of C+. However, one concern might be the high levels of unemployment in the area.
How safe is Wednesbury?
Wednesbury has a high crime rate for a West Midlands town, with around 89 recorded crimes per 1,000 people a year. This is 19% above the national average, and about average for West Midlands.
What are the best schools in Wednesbury?
Wednesbury has 129 schools nearby. The top-rated Ofsted Outstanding schools include St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Darlaston, Ocker Hill Infant School, St John Bosco Catholic Primary School. Other well-regarded schools rated Good by Ofsted include St Thomas More Catholic School, Willenhall and Woods Bank Academy. Note: 10 schools are currently rated as Requires Improvement.
What are the demographics of Wednesbury?
The majority of residents in Wednesbury identify as White (British) (56%). Most residents were born in the United Kingdom (79%). The area has a mix of religious beliefs with no single faith forming a majority.