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About

Darlaston Central is a residential and commercial district located in the town of Darlaston, part of the Metropolitan Borough of Walsall. The area is centred around the junction of Victoria Road and King Street, which forms its main shopping thoroughfare. A mix of local independent retailers, service businesses, and some larger chain stores serve the community. The built environment is predominantly Victorian and Edwardian terraced housing, with some inter-war and post-war developments.

The area has a strong industrial heritage, historically linked to metalworking and manufacturing. Darlaston Town Hall, a prominent red brick building on Victoria Road, serves as a local landmark and community venue. The nearby James Bridge Steel Works, while not within the central area, has long been a major employer and influence. Public green space is provided at Victoria Park, which includes recreational facilities for local residents.

Area overview

On average Darlaston Central has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 91 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. Approximately 34.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Darlaston Central is £43,657 per year. There are 4 schools in Darlaston Central: 4 primary (2 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Darlaston Central is home to around 8,492 people, with a population density of about 6,720.5 per km².

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
91
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
34.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Darlaston Central Population
8,492
Population density
6,720.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
46.99(+21%)
Criminal damage and arson
10.72(+47%)
Vehicle crime
8.71(+34%)
Public order
6.12(+1%)
Other theft
5.42(-5%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,248
61.79%
Indian
806
9.49%
Other White
507
5.97%
Pakistani
412
4.85%
African
278
3.27%
Total population: 8,493

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
1,767
28.63%
Level 4+ (Degree)
1,194
19.35%
Level 3 (A level)
959
15.54%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
945
15.31%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
814
13.19%
Total 16+ residents: 6,171

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
794
24.3%
Owns with a mortgage
761
23.29%
Owns outright
643
19.68%
Private landlord or letting agency
613
18.76%
Social rents from council
383
11.72%
Total households: 3,268

Property prices in Darlaston Central

Median price£193,750
Price per sq ft£230
Sales (last 12 months)50
Typical range (middle 50%)£164K – £234K

Based on 50 recent sales, the median property price is £193,750 (about £230 per square foot) in Darlaston Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £369,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Darlaston Central over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached6£344,000£299
Semi-Detached21£220,000£245
Terraced18£186,000£219
Flats5£97,000£161

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Darlaston Central

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Darlaston Central.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£161,750£55,250£129,950£94,000
2017£205,950£72,750£144,500£119,000
2018£241,995£102,498£154,995£140,995
2019£251,995£55,000£155,000£120,000
2020£243,000£73,500£150,000£125,000
2021£216,500£79,000£170,000£130,500
2022£260,000£90,000£180,000£165,000
2023£260,000£100,250£190,000£160,000
2024£240,000£80,000£194,500£165,000
2025£295,000£87,500£193,750£190,000
2026£368,500£115,000£223,750£182,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Darlaston Central.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Darlaston Central.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£127£103£140£109
2017£192£133£197£146
2018£208£168£206£196
2019£211£120£173£163
2020£215£121£179£146
2021£243£129£205£166
2022£237£155£239£229
2023£269£175£204£192
2024£281£141£225£207
2025£274£150£209£219
2026£299£170£237£217
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Darlaston Central.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Darlaston Central in the last year.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Walsall district.

Band A£1,752
Band B£2,044
Band C£2,336
Band D£2,627
Band E£3,211
Band F£3,795
Band G£4,379
Band H£5,255

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Frequently asked questions about Darlaston Central

Is Darlaston Central safe?

Darlaston Central records about 91 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Darlaston Central?

The median sale price in Darlaston Central is £193,750 (about £230 per square foot) based on 50 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Darlaston Central?

Darlaston Central has 4 primary schools (2 rated Outstanding, 1 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Darlaston Central?

Darlaston Central scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Darlaston Central sits around rank 5,044 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Darlaston Central?

The average household income in Darlaston Central is around £43,657 per year, and 34% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

All postcodesin Darlaston Central

WS109JT

Walsall Road

WS108HF

Horton Street

WS109GA

Nowell Street

WS107UF

Powerhouse Lane

WS107SA

Stanley Road

WS108PR

Peacock Road

WS109TE

Oatmill Close

WS108NJ

Crawford Avenue

WS108PA

Bayley Crescent

WS107TH

Chafery Drive

WS107UD

Centenary Lane

WS108UQ

Wolverhampton Street

WS109JF

Kings Hill Field

WS108YE

Barford Close

WS108YD

Crown Court

WS107TB

Woden Road West

WS108DL

School Street

WS109JL

Walsall Road

WS108RU

Black Horse Close

WS108TE

Pinfold Street

WS108HX

Midland Road

WS109JE

Old Park Road

WS108YJ

Memory Lane

WS107RZ

Lodge Road

WS108PB

Hall Street East

WS109JJ

York Crescent

WS108ET

Little Cross Street

WS107TE

Puddlers Grove

WS108TB

Pinfold Street

WS108TD

Pinfold Street

WS108PG

Hampton Place

WS108NU

Lowe Avenue

WS108TR

Dorsett Road

WS108HW

Willenhall Street

WS108PD

Khyber Close

WS108NT

Lowe Avenue

WS108UD

Whitehouse Avenue

WS108NF

Blockall Close

WS108NQ

Rough Hay Road

WS108SY

Pinfold Street

WS108NN

Biddlestone Place

WS109TD

Kings Hill Close

WS109LQ

Old Park Road

WS108NL

Hall Street

WS108YH

Windsor Walk

WS108NG

Willenhall Street

WS108PQ

Haycock Place

WS108HU

Willenhall Street

WS108UT

Bell Close

WS107SS

Darlington Street

WS108HP

Garrington Street

WS108PL

Hall Street East

WS108RP

Wheelwright Close

WS108UF

Wolverhampton Street

WS109LE

Butcroft Gardens

WS108TH

Mill Street

WS108PW

Ince Road

WS107TP

Forge Street

WS108HD

Darlaston South

WS107SW

Darlaston Road

WS108HJ

Addenbrooke Street

WS108EX

Eldon Street

WS107TD

Darlaston Road

WS107RF

Boswell Close

WS107SR

Darlaston Road

WS108TW

Dorsett Road

WS108HH

Addenbrooke Street

WS109HW

Threadbolt Way

WS108UY

Horton Close

WS108HS

Wesson Road

WS108NS

Lowe Avenue

WS108HL

Addenbrooke Street

WS108PE

Hall Street East

WS107SL

Phoenix Rise

WS107UE

Centenary Lane

WS109HU

School Street

WS108DJ

Alma Street

WS107TF

Finery Road

WS108SX

Stafford Road

WS108TQ

Mill Street

WS108EP

Blockall

WS108HQ

Addenbrooke Street

WS108NY

Rough Hay Road

WS107RY

Stanley Road

WS107NT

Johnson Road

WS108TY

Stafford Road

WS107TN

Darlaston South

WS108HE

Horton Place

WS108HG

Horton Place

WS108NE

Willenhall Street

WS108PP

Brown Road

WS107NS

Johnson Close

WS108NW

Hall Street

WS107TR

Ironmill Way

WS108YG

Princess Way

WS109JQ

Birmingham Street

WS107TQ

Darlaston Road

WS108NP

Imperial Close

WS108YF

Consort Drive

WS108NB

Bird Brook Close