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Darlaston Central

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

Deprivation level

9/10

Income level

3/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Darlaston Central Population

8,492

Population density

6,720.5 per km²

Crime

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

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

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

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)

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.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	6	£267,500	£226,250	£246,250	£300,000	£316,250
Flats	6	£88,500	£58,500	£78,500	£101,125	£175,625
Semi-Detached	16	£190,750	£125,075	£156,500	£218,750	£243,250
Terraced	14	£196,250	£144,000	£175,000	£225,000	£246,550

10 years median price trend in Darlaston Central

Data Sources

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

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

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Area Profile

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Crime per 1,000 population

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