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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 95 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
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
95
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
48.95(+28%)
Criminal damage and arson
10.6(+48%)
Vehicle crime
9.62(+46%)
Anti-social behaviour
8.92(-21%)
Other theft
6.78(+18%)
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 86 recent sales, the median property price is £192,500 in Darlaston South area, with individual transactions ranging from £52,000 up to £355,000.

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, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Darlaston South over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached11£280,000
Flats7£92,000
Semi-Detached43£185,000
Terraced25£185,000

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

WS109GA

Nowell Street

WV148NJ

Glyn Drive

WS107RP

Festival Avenue

WS109HX

Bright Street

WS107RA

Holyhead Road

WS108UY

Horton Close

WS109JE

Old Park Road

WV148LX

Ashtree Grove

WS107QX

Lansbury Avenue

WS107SF

Woden Road West

WS109JQ

Birmingham Street

WS107QR

Broadwaters Avenue

WS107QU

Banfield Road

WS108PP

Brown Road

WS107RF

Boswell Close

WS108PF

Cash Joynson Avenue

WS108HJ

Addenbrooke Street

WS108NR

Michael Road

WS108PH

Kennedy Crescent

WS108PQ

Haycock Place

WS108PU

Pinfold St Extension

WS109HZ

Joynson Street

WS109LE

Butcroft Gardens

WS107QQ

Western Way

WS107TR

Ironmill Way

WS108GE

Grayling Close

WS108HN

Rough Hay Road

WS108LA

Alma Street

WS108PE

Hall Street East

WS108QP

Heathfield Lane West

WS108RH

Queen Street

WS108UF

Wolverhampton Street

WS108WB

Fusion Way

WS109HU

School Street

WV148LU

Thorneycroft Place

WS107NS

Johnson Close

WS107QN

Rowley View

WS108HH

Addenbrooke Street

WS108NU

Lowe Avenue

WS108TA

Church Street

WS108TN

King Edward Street

WS107BW

Bull Lane

WS107SA

Stanley Road

WS108QD

Wiley Avenue

WS109JT

Walsall Road

WV148QH

Sorbus Street

WS108DL

School Street

WS108SL

Watson Road

WS107RY

Stanley Road

WS107SB

Smith Avenue

WS108HX

Midland Road

WS108JZ

The Green

WS108NW

Hall Street

WS108TS

Charles Foster Street

WS108TY

Stafford Road

WS109TD

Kings Hill Close

WS108PW

Ince Road

WS107TG

Darlaston Road

WV148LP

Castle View Road

WV148LW

Castle View Road

WV148QZ

Bull Lane

WV148QA

Elder Road

WS107RR

Victory Avenue

WS107SL

Phoenix Rise

WS108EX

Eldon Street

WS108HT

Hemmings Street

WS108SZ

Stafford Road

WS108TB

Pinfold Street

WS107RH

Sandwell Avenue

WS108NN

Biddlestone Place

WS108UQ

Wolverhampton Street

WV148NW

Great Bridge Road

WS108TE

Pinfold Street

WS108QJ

Bankfield Road

WS108RL

Curtin Drive

WS108SD

High Street

WS108SH

Wilkinson Road

WS108TQ

Mill Street

WV148LQ

Leighton Road

WV148LZ

Charnwood Close

WV148NA

Charnwood Close

WS108UE

Wolverhampton Street

WS108NF

Blockall Close

WS108PY

Hewitt Street

WS108QF

Berry Avenue

WS108QQ

Stanbury Avenue

WS108RE

Bull Lane

WS108RT

High Street

WS108RZ

Darlaston South

WS108SP

Burns Place

WV148QN

Sorrel Drive

WS107NT

Johnson Road

WS108EP

Blockall

WS108NY

Rough Hay Road

WS108RW

Bull Lane

WS108SR

Burns Road

WV148LJ

Kendrick Road

WV148NQ

Great Bridge Road

WS107SS

Darlington Street

WS108GD

Teal Grove

Data Sources

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