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Darlaston West

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About

Darlaston West is a ward in the Metropolitan Borough of Walsall, lying to the west of Darlaston town centre. The area mixes terraces built during the industrial period with post‑war council housing and pockets of small industrial units. Local life centers on several short shopping parades, primary schools and community centres. Transport is mainly by bus, with regular services linking Darlaston West to Walsall and Wolverhampton; road routes also carry commuter and freight traffic connected to nearby industrial estates.

Hints of the town’s manufacturing past are visible in repurposed brick workshop buildings and former works yards tucked between residential streets. St Lawrence’s church tower sits close to the heart of Darlaston and is a familiar reference point for people in the west ward. Public green space is provided by small parks and play areas rather than a single large park, and neighbourhood groups use community halls for events and services aimed at families and older residents.

Area overview

On average Darlaston West has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 81 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 West is £42,581 per year. There are 4 schools in Darlaston West: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Darlaston West is home to around 9,109 people, with a population density of about 3,859.9 per km2.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
81
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
36%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Darlaston West Population
9,109
Population density
3,859.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
42.27(+11%)
Anti-social behaviour
9.55(-16%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.56(+19%)
Vehicle crime
8.34(+27%)
Public order
6.15(+1%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,524
71.65%
Indian
737
8.09%
Other White
433
4.76%
African
249
2.73%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
195
2.14%
Total population: 9,106

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
1,983
29.09%
Level 4+ (Degree)
1,335
19.59%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,067
15.65%
Level 3 (A level)
1,015
14.89%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
825
12.1%
Total 16+ residents: 6,816

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
858
24.66%
Owns outright
782
22.47%
Other social rented
715
20.55%
Social rents from council
538
15.46%
Private landlord or letting agency
506
14.54%
Total households: 3,480

Property prices in Darlaston West

Based on 52 recent sales, the median property price is £195,000 in Darlaston West area, with individual transactions ranging from £92,000 up to £355,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Darlaston West 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 West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached6£282,500
Flats1£92,000
Semi-Detached30£187,500
Terraced15£185,000

10 years median price trend in Darlaston West

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

All postcodes in Darlaston West

WS107BU

Southern Way

WS108TX

Wolverhampton Street

WV148NG

Great Bridge Road

WV148NP

Laurel Grove

WS107RE

Moxley Road

WS108QG

Stanbury Avenue

WV148LY

Ashtree Grove

WV148QJ

Walnut Close

WS108RX

High Street

WS108SB

Engine Lane

WV148LS

Arden Place

WV148NF

Bull Lane

WS107BG

Moxley Industrial Centre

WS108QL

Herberts Park Road

WS108RR

Bull Lane

WS108UB

Wolverhampton Street

WV148QB

Elder Road

WS107QW

Margaret Road

WS108WD

Quill Close

WS107QS

Broadwaters Road

WS107RQ

Woodsbank Terrace

WS107SE

Dangerfield Lane

WS108QR

Heathfield Lane West

WV148QL

Maple Grove

WS108GB

Hawkswood Drive

WV148QF

Sorbus Street

WS108NZ

The Avenue

WS108RY

High Ridge Close

WS108RG

Queen Street

WS108SF

Castle View Close

WV148LR

Tudor Road

WS108QT

Partridge Avenue

WS108TZ

Stafford Road

WV148LG

Great Bridge Road

WS107RX

Dangerfield Lane

WS108WG

Ceramic Close

WS108TT

Marston Avenue

WV148LN

Leighton Road

WS108GA

Hawkswood Drive

WS108QN

Wells Avenue

WS108SE

Castle View Close

WS108TF

Queen Street

WV148LT

Thorneycroft Road

WS108QB

Sproat Avenue

WS108QE

Berry Avenue

WS108QH

Herberts Park Road

WS108RQ

Grocott Road

WS107RT

Dangerfield Lane

WS108RB

George Rose Gardens

WV148EP

Bradley Lane

WS108QW

Glebe Place

WS107SU

The Woodsbank Trading Estate

WS108QS

Park Road

WS108WA

Bagwall Crescent

WV148NJ

Glyn Drive

WS107RP

Festival Avenue

WS107RA

Holyhead Road

WV148LX

Ashtree Grove

WS107QX

Lansbury Avenue

WS107SF

Woden Road West

WS107QR

Broadwaters Avenue

WS107QU

Banfield Road

WS108PU

Pinfold St Extension

WS107QQ

Western Way

WS108GE

Grayling Close

WS108QP

Heathfield Lane West

WS108RH

Queen Street

WS108WB

Fusion Way

WV148LU

Thorneycroft Place

WS107QN

Rowley View

WS108TA

Church Street

WS107BW

Bull Lane

WS108QD

Wiley Avenue

WV148QH

Sorbus Street

WS108SL

Watson Road

WS107SB

Smith Avenue

WS108TS

Charles Foster Street

WV148LP

Castle View Road

WV148LW

Castle View Road

WV148QZ

Bull Lane

WV148QA

Elder Road

WS107RR

Victory Avenue

WS108SZ

Stafford Road

WS107RH

Sandwell Avenue

WV148NW

Great Bridge Road

WS108QJ

Bankfield Road

WS108RL

Curtin Drive

WS108SD

High Street

WS108SH

Wilkinson Road

WV148LQ

Leighton Road

WV148LZ

Charnwood Close

WV148NA

Charnwood Close

WS108UE

Wolverhampton Street

WS108PY

Hewitt Street

WS108QF

Berry Avenue

WS108QQ

Stanbury Avenue

WS108RE

Bull Lane

WS108RT

High Street

WS108RZ

Darlaston South

WS108SP

Burns Place

Data Sources

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