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Darlaston South

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About

Darlaston South is a residential ward situated in the southern part of the town of Darlaston, within the Metropolitan Borough of Walsall. The area is characterised by a mix of housing types, including Victorian terraces and more modern post-war developments. Its landscape is largely urban, with local industry and commerce integrated into the fabric of the community. The ward is defined by key routes like Bentley Road and Pinfold Street, which serve as central thoroughfares for daily life and local business activity.

The ward contains several green spaces, such as Victoria Park, which provides recreational facilities for residents. Historically an important centre for manufacturing, particularly in metalworking, this industrial heritage continues to influence the local economy and environment. The area is served by Darlaston Community Centre, a focal point for local events and services. Public transport connections link the ward to central Walsall and surrounding areas, supporting its role as a predominantly residential community.

Area overview

On average Darlaston South has very high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 99 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 36.0% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Darlaston South is £43,030 per year. There are 8 schools in Darlaston South: 6 primary (2 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Darlaston South is home to around 17,261 people, with a population density of about 4,808.9 per km2.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
99
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
36%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Darlaston South Population
17,261
Population density
4,808.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
51.85(+34%)
Criminal damage and arson
10.95(+50%)
Vehicle crime
10.08(+55%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.47(-31%)
Public order
6.78(+12%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
11,513
66.72%
Indian
1,517
8.79%
Other White
932
5.4%
Pakistani
570
3.3%
African
521
3.02%
Total population: 17,255

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
3,687
29.04%
Level 4 qualifications or above
2,452
19.31%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,954
15.39%
Level 3 (A level)
1,936
15.25%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,607
12.66%
Total 16+ residents: 12,697

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,563
23.67%
Other social rented
1,511
22.88%
Owns outright
1,372
20.78%
Private landlord or letting agency
1,084
16.41%
Social rents from council
921
13.95%
Total households: 6,604

Property prices in Darlaston South

Based on 101 recent sales, the median property price is £192,000 in Darlaston South area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £369,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

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

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

Median sale price, median price per square metre, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Darlaston South over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached11£290,000£3,303
Flats6£97,500£1,726
Semi-Detached49£195,000£2,500
Terraced35£187,000£2,197

10 years median price trend in Darlaston South

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

All postcodes in Darlaston South

WS109HX

Bright Street

WS107RP

Festival Avenue

WS108EH

Wolverhampton Street

WS108RB

George Rose Gardens

WS108EJ

Bilston Street

WS108SR

Burns Road

WV148NA

Charnwood Close

WS108PG

Hampton Place

WS108TL

Alfred Street

WV148NJ

Glyn Drive

WS107BG

Moxley Industrial Centre

WS107TN

Darlaston South

WS108HX

Midland Road

WV148NF

Bull Lane

WS109JQ

Birmingham Street

WS108QR

Heathfield Lane West

WS108PJ

Banfield Avenue

WS109LQ

Old Park Road

WS107SU

The Woodsbank Trading Estate

WS108HQ

Addenbrooke Street

WS108UB

Wolverhampton Street

WS108QY

Heathfield Lane

WS108NS

Lowe Avenue

WV148LS

Arden Place

WV148NP

Laurel Grove

WS108PP

Brown Road

WS107TF

Finery Road

WS107RT

Dangerfield Lane

WS108TH

Mill Street

WS108TF

Queen Street

WV148LB

Darlaston South

WS108GE

Grayling Close

WS108SQ

Horace Partridge Road

WV148QY

Sorrel Drive

WV148NG

Great Bridge Road

WS108TP

Dorsett Road Terrace

WS108WE

Backstone Lane

WV148ES

Morcroft

WV148QN

Sorrel Drive

WS107SF

Woden Road West

WV148NH

Great Bridge Road

WS107RB

Heath Acres

WS107UE

Centenary Lane

WS107SS

Darlington Street

WV148LJ

Kendrick Road

WS107RL

Moxley Road

WS108UH

Great Croft Street

WS108NL

Hall Street

WS108PW

Ince Road

WS108RE

Bull Lane

WS108SX

Stafford Road

WS108NQ

Rough Hay Road

WV148NS

Great Bridge Road

WS108PT

Herberts Park Road

WS107RG

Moxley Road

WS108NJ

Crawford Avenue

WS108PD

Khyber Close

WS108DJ

Alma Street

WS107NT

Johnson Road

WS107TA

Darlaston Road

WS108UN

Great Croft Street

WV148LY

Ashtree Grove

WS109JL

Walsall Road

WS108SB

Engine Lane

WS108PU

Pinfold St Extension

WS108NR

Michael Road

WS108NH

Rough Hay Place

WS108RZ

Darlaston South

WS107RF

Boswell Close

WV148LT

Thorneycroft Road

WS108TB

Pinfold Street

WS108NG

Willenhall Street

WS108UD

Whitehouse Avenue

WS109TD

Kings Hill Close

WS108SH

Wilkinson Road

WS108NW

Hall Street

WS108RQ

Grocott Road

WS109GA

Nowell Street

WS108SA

Engine Lane

WV148LX

Ashtree Grove

WS108SJ

Wilkinson Road

WS107RX

Dangerfield Lane

WS108HL

Addenbrooke Street

WS108GB

Hawkswood Drive

WS107RE

Moxley Road

WS108TR

Dorsett Road

WS107RY

Stanley Road

WS108TY

Stafford Road

WS107UF

Powerhouse Lane

WS108HW

Willenhall Street

WS108HF

Horton Street

WS108PA

Bayley Crescent

WS108QH

Herberts Park Road

WS108SG

Sutton Road

WV148QA

Elder Road

WS107SA

Stanley Road

WS108QT

Partridge Avenue

WS108TU

Peach Avenue

WS107QJ

Rowley View

WS109JF

Kings Hill Field

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/07/2026.