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Darlaston Central

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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. Approximately 34.1% 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
34.1%
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
47.69(+25%)
Criminal damage and arson
10.6(+48%)
Vehicle crime
8.24(+25%)
Other theft
6.24(+9%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.24(-45%)
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

Based on 42 recent sales, the median property price is £193,750 in Darlaston Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £52,000 up to £320,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

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

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Darlaston Central over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached6£267,500
Flats6£88,500
Semi-Detached16£190,750
Terraced14£196,250

10 years median price trend in Darlaston Central

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Darlaston Central.

All postcodes in Darlaston Central

WS108PB

Hall Street East

WS108HL

Addenbrooke Street

WS108TR

Dorsett Road

WS108UN

Great Croft Street

WS108YE

Barford Close

WS109GD

Nowell Street

WS108HP

Garrington Street

WS108HW

Willenhall Street

WS108NP

Imperial Close

WS107TA

Darlaston Road

WS108SY

Pinfold Street

WS108YJ

Memory Lane

WS107TL

Parklands Road

WS108TP

Dorsett Road Terrace

WS108UH

Great Croft Street

WS108YQ

Osborne Drive

WS107UG

Steam Tram Drive

WS108NL

Hall Street

WS108PL

Hall Street East

WS108TD

Pinfold Street

WS108EH

Wolverhampton Street

WS108NH

Rough Hay Place

WS108NX

Lowe Avenue

WS108SX

Stafford Road

WS109LQ

Old Park Road

WS109TE

Oatmill Close

WS108TL

Alfred Street

WS107UE

Centenary Lane

WS108UT

Bell Close

WS108PA

Bayley Crescent

WS108NQ

Rough Hay Road

WS108HD

Darlaston South

WS107TB

Woden Road West

WS107TH

Chafery Drive

WS108YH

Windsor Walk

WS108HF

Horton Street

WS108NJ

Crawford Avenue

WS107SR

Darlaston Road

WS107TN

Darlaston South

WS108HQ

Addenbrooke Street

WS108NS

Lowe Avenue

WS108HE

Horton Place

WS108PD

Khyber Close

WS108NG

Willenhall Street

WS107UD

Centenary Lane

WS108HR

Yardley Street

WS108HU

Willenhall Street

WS108NT

Lowe Avenue

WS108PJ

Banfield Avenue

WS109GA

Nowell Street

WS108YD

Crown Court

WS109HX

Bright Street

WS108UY

Horton Close

WS109JE

Old Park Road

WS109JQ

Birmingham Street

WS108PP

Brown Road

WS107RF

Boswell Close

WS108PF

Cash Joynson Avenue

WS108HJ

Addenbrooke Street

WS108NR

Michael Road

WS108PH

Kennedy Crescent

WS108PQ

Haycock Place

WS109HZ

Joynson Street

WS109LE

Butcroft Gardens

WS107TR

Ironmill Way

WS108HN

Rough Hay Road

WS108LA

Alma Street

WS108PE

Hall Street East

WS108UF

Wolverhampton Street

WS109HU

School Street

WS107NS

Johnson Close

WS108HH

Addenbrooke Street

WS108NU

Lowe Avenue

WS108TN

King Edward Street

WS108YF

Consort Drive

WS107SA

Stanley Road

WS109JT

Walsall Road

WS108DL

School Street

WS107RY

Stanley Road

WS108HX

Midland Road

WS108NW

Hall Street

WS108TY

Stafford Road

WS109TD

Kings Hill Close

WS108PW

Ince Road

WS107TG

Darlaston Road

WS107SL

Phoenix Rise

WS108EX

Eldon Street

WS108HT

Hemmings Street

WS108TB

Pinfold Street

WS108NN

Biddlestone Place

WS108UQ

Wolverhampton Street

WS108TE

Pinfold Street

WS108TQ

Mill Street

WS108NF

Blockall Close

WS107NT

Johnson Road

WS108EP

Blockall

WS108NY

Rough Hay Road

WS108YL

Empress Way

WS107SS

Darlington Street

WS107TQ

Darlaston Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.