New homes in Wednesbury

Sitting in the West Midlands around eight miles outside Birmingham city centre, Wednesbury offers a great location in the Black Country. Surrounded by places like Wolverhampton, Walsall, West Bromwich and Dudley, houses in Wednesbury are also around 40 minutes from Coventry.

It’s not all about being connected to other towns and cities though, with Walsall Canal passing through Wednesbury and Brunswick Park on the edge of town. There’s also a local museum and art gallery, as well as amenities like gyms, libraries and supermarkets. You can see our developments closest to Wednesbury below. 

Live the Wednesbury life

Whether you’re being lured in by the wonderful location or local amenities and attractions, buying a new home in Wednesbury could be a brilliant investment both for now and the future. Even more so when you save thousands of pounds through offers such as our Movemaker scheme, where we’ll help arrange the sale of your current home and eliminate the agents’ fees for you.

Things to see and do in Wednesbury

There are plenty of cultural attractions in and around town, including Wednesbury Museum and Art Gallery with its interesting exhibits and Manor House Museum, which takes up residence in a 13th-century timber-framed manor.  When you want to enjoy some fresh air, you can head to Brunswick Park for a quick stroll or make your way over to Baggeridge Country Park for a longer walk through some picturesque natural scenery. Explore Merrion’s Wood with your dog by your side, head south of town to Sheepwash Urban Park and don’t miss Sandwell Valley Country Park or Priory Woods either.

Education

There are a number of excellent schools in the local area where you should feel happy to send your kids, including Old Park Primary just to the north of the town centre. It’s classed as outstanding by Ofsted, while Wood Green Junior School is ranked among the best options for younger children in Sandwell. 

If you’re on the lookout for a top local secondary school, Wood Green Academy should be high on your list. Lying in the north west of town on Wood Green Road, the mixed secondary caters for children aged between 11 and 18 thanks to its attached sixth form, and has also been rated as outstanding by the education board.

Wednesbury transport links

Wednesbury’s superb location means you can drive into the centre of Birmingham in just 15 minutes, while the town also has two stops on the West Midlands Metro: Wednesbury Parkway and Wednesbury Great Western Street. 

This gives you quick and easy access to the surrounding towns and cities, including Wolverhampton, West Bromwich and Birmingham. The town is also close to both the M5 and M6, providing residents with a quick route to the national motorway network.

The Wednesbury property scene

With lower property prices than you’ll find in Birmingham, Wednesbury could be an affordable alternative to living in the heart of England’s second city. Prices have soared in recent years though, so buying a new home in the town could turn out to be a very smart investment. 

Whether you’re looking for a comfortable semi in Wednesbury, a modern apartment close to the centre of Birmingham or a spacious 4 bedroom family home north of town in Burntwood, make sure you browse our latest offers. See whether you could benefit from a deal such as our Part Exchange. 

New Homes Offers & Schemes in Wednesbury

Buying your new home with Barratt Homes means benefitting from unique offers. Our Part Exchange Xtra and Movemaker schemes help you sell your existing home while we pay your estate agent fees. If you’re looking for your first home, the Home Reach scheme could help get you on the ladder and reserve your dream home today.