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Darlaston East

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About

Darlaston East is a residential district located in the southern part of Walsall. The area is characterised by terraced housing and local amenities serving the community. It sits near the border with the borough of Sandwell, with the River Tame forming a natural boundary to the south.

The landscape is marked by the presence of the Premier Inn hotel on Junction 9 of the M6 motorway, a prominent local landmark due to its elevated position. Green spaces include the King George V Playing Fields, providing recreational space in an otherwise built-up environment.

Area overview

On average Darlaston East has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 111 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 31.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Darlaston East is £41,565 per year. There are 2 schools in Darlaston East: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Darlaston East is home to around 7,550 people, with a population density of about 2,809.1 per km2.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
111
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
31.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Darlaston East Population
7,550
Population density
2,809.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
48.34(+26%)
Anti-social behaviour
14.83(+31%)
Vehicle crime
13.64(+107%)
Criminal damage and arson
13.64(+90%)
Other theft
12.19(+113%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
3,442
45.58%
Indian
1,017
13.47%
Pakistani
883
11.69%
Bangladeshi
594
7.87%
African
364
4.82%
Total population: 7,551

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
1,634
29.47%
Level 4+ (Degree)
1,091
19.68%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
838
15.12%
Level 3 (A level)
773
13.94%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
752
13.56%
Total 16+ residents: 5,544

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
690
25.39%
Owns outright
641
23.58%
Owns with a mortgage
565
20.79%
Private landlord or letting agency
482
17.73%
Social rents from council
250
9.2%
Total households: 2,718

Property prices in Darlaston East

Based on 26 recent sales, the median property price is £175,000 in Darlaston East area, with individual transactions ranging from £55,000 up to £315,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Darlaston East 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 East over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached3£300,000
Flats1£55,000
Semi-Detached12£189,250
Terraced10£167,500

10 years median price trend in Darlaston East

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

All postcodes in Darlaston East

WS109LH

Alexandra Road

WS20LE

Bentley Mill Way

WS109LJ

Alexandra Road

WS109SQ

Walsall Road

WS108AL

Richards Street

WS108EQ

Foster Street

WS109BF

Spirit Mews

WS108JF

Queen Street

WS108LZ

Heath Road

WS20DB

Bentley Road North

WS108BB

Bills Street

WS108JU

Beard Close

WS108XY

Taryn Drive

WS20DQ

Wrexham Avenue

WS108BP

Station Street

WS108HZ

Rubery Street

WS108XL

Heath Road

WS108XX

Bryony Gardens

WS109RS

Wood Street

WS108LJ

Heath Road

WS108AR

Avenue Road

WS108DY

Church Street

WS108ED

Waverley Road

WS108EE

Slater Street

WS108LX

Kendricks Road

WS109RW

Cook Street

WS108DZ

Church Street

WS108JA

Castle Street

WS108JH

Beard Close

WS108EF

Terrence Villas

WS108DX

Carriage Close

WS108UX

St Georges Street

WS109RH

Franchise Street

WS20DP

Pugh Crescent

WS108AJ

Richards Street

WS108JE

Perry Street

WS108UU

St Georges Close

WS108JS

The Green

WS108AB

Victoria Road

WS108AH

Victoria Road

WS108EY

Bilston Street

WS108JR

Crescent Works Industrial Park

WS109SS

Walsall Road

WS20DF

Bentley Road North

WS108BA

Whitton Street

WS20DR

Pugh Crescent

WS108BD

Cope Street

WS108DE

King Street

WS108LH

Bowling Green Close

WS109SH

Walsall Road

WS109RE

Franchise Street

WS109TQ

Cobden Street

WS108DG

Mallows Close

WS108DS

Church Street

WS108JG

Willenhall Road

WS109SE

Park Lane

WS108EG

Dale End

WS20DN

King Charles Avenue

WS108AW

The Flatts

WS108DU

Church Street

WS108AQ

Pensarn Villas

WS108BG

Station Street

WS20BZ

Pendlebury Close

Data Sources

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