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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, 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£195,000
Price per sq ft£230
Sales (last 12 months)55
Typical range (middle 50%)£165K – £239K

Based on 55 recent sales, the median property price is £195,000 (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
Detached7£320,000£299
Semi-Detached22£222,500£245
Terraced21£182,000£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£195,000£190,000
2026£368,000£115,000£223,750£181,000
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.