Wednesbury (WS10) in the West Midlands ranks at the 69th percentile nationally with a trajectory score of 53.3/100, indicating strong fundamentals. Property prices have grown at 5.0% compound annual growth rate over five years, while rental yields have expanded faster at 6.4% annually, suggesting improving investment conditions. Population growth remains modest at 0.8% over the same period. The area is in an early gentrification stage, characterized by emerging infrastructure improvements and changing demographics. These metrics indicate a market transitioning from established industrial heritage to mixed-use development, with rental growth outpacing capital appreciation.
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- 1Property prices up 3.8% over 5 years (5yr CAGR)
- 2Rents growing at 6.4% per year
- 3Population growing at 0.8% per year
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What's changing in Wednesbury · June 2026
The trajectory score moved down 0.2 points this month to 53/100, driven mainly by safety.
Wednesbury (WS10) common questions
Is Wednesbury up and coming?
Praesago's gentrification model currently classifies Wednesbury (WS10) as Early. Its trajectory score is 53/100 (Strong), in the top 33% of districts nationally. The score is up 1.6 points over the last 12 months.
Is Wednesbury safe?
Wednesbury has a safety score of 62/100 on Praesago's index, based on police.uk recorded crime data.
What is the average house price in Wednesbury?
The average property price in Wednesbury (WS10) is £212k as of January 2026, based on UK House Price Index data. Prices have grown at 3.8% per year over the last five years.
What is the average rent in Wednesbury?
The median monthly rent in Wednesbury (WS10) is £885 (2026), based on ONS private rental data.
Which areas are near Wednesbury?
Neighbouring postcode districts include Halesowen (B62), Walsall (WS2), Tipton (DY4), Walsall (WS3), Willenhall (WV13). Each has its own monthly data page on Praesago.
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