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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 84 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
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
84
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
45.12(+17%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.11(+25%)
Anti-social behaviour
8.34(-23%)
Vehicle crime
7.9(+21%)
Public order
6.7(+11%)
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 61 recent sales, the median property price is £195,000 in Darlaston West area, with individual transactions ranging from £98,000 up to £360,000.

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, median price per square metre, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Darlaston West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached6£287,500£3,199
Flats2£99,000£1,753
Semi-Detached32£198,250£2,608
Terraced21£187,000£2,147

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

WS108SF

Castle View Close

WV148NN

Glyn Avenue

WV148EP

Bradley Lane

WS108ST

Bull Lane

WS108WF

Basalt Lane

WS108QY

Heathfield Lane

WS108QL

Herberts Park Road

WS108SS

Burns Road

WS107RE

Moxley Road

WV148LA

Great Bridge Road

WS108SG

Sutton Road

WS108RJ

Curtin Drive

WS107RA

Holyhead Road

WS108QN

Wells Avenue

WS107RH

Sandwell Avenue

WS107QW

Margaret Road

WS108TA

Church Street

WV148LU

Thorneycroft Place

WV148NG

Great Bridge Road

WV148QF

Sorbus Street

WS108TF

Queen Street

WS108YA

Darlaston South

WV148LN

Leighton Road

WV148NF

Bull Lane

WS108PT

Herberts Park Road

WV148ND

Belmont Street

WV148LR

Tudor Road

WV148NB

Charnwood Close

WS108RE

Bull Lane

WV148QJ

Walnut Close

WS107BG

Moxley Industrial Centre

WS107RP

Festival Avenue

WS108UE

Wolverhampton Street

WS107QN

Rowley View

WV148LY

Ashtree Grove

WS107SE

Dangerfield Lane

WS107RB

Heath Acres

WS108WB

Fusion Way

WV148LG

Great Bridge Road

WS108RL

Curtin Drive

WS108PU

Pinfold St Extension

WV148ES

Morcroft

WS107RG

Moxley Road

WS107SB

Smith Avenue

WV148LX

Ashtree Grove

WS107QS

Broadwaters Road

WS108RX

High Street

WS108TX

Wolverhampton Street

WS107QR

Broadwaters Avenue

WS108TJ

Stafford Road

WS107QT

Margaret Road

WS108SJ

Wilkinson Road

WS108WA

Bagwall Crescent

WS108GD

Teal Grove

WS108SU

Sutton Road

WV148NW

Great Bridge Road

WS108RQ

Grocott Road

WV148LT

Thorneycroft Road

WS108RG

Queen Street

WS108QH

Herberts Park Road

WS108TS

Charles Foster Street

WS107QJ

Rowley View

WS108RR

Bull Lane

WV148NH

Great Bridge Road

WS107RJ

Church Street

WV148QY

Sorrel Drive

WS108QQ

Stanbury Avenue

WS107QP

Broadwaters Road

WS108QS

Park Road

WV148NQ

Great Bridge Road

WS108QP

Heathfield Lane West

WV148QN

Sorrel Drive

WV148LJ

Kendrick Road

WS107RU

Dangerfield Lane

WS108SR

Burns Road

WS108QJ

Bankfield Road

WV148QH

Sorbus Street

WS107RQ

Woodsbank Terrace

WS108RN

Curtin Drive

WS108RB

George Rose Gardens

WV148LZ

Charnwood Close

WV148QB

Elder Road

WV148NJ

Glyn Drive

WS107RX

Dangerfield Lane

WV148LW

Castle View Road

WS108PY

Hewitt Street

WS108PZ

Wiley Avenue South

WS108WD

Quill Close

WV148ET

Hannah Road

WS108SL

Watson Road

WV148ER

Fircroft

WS107QQ

Western Way

WS108PX

Park Street

WS107SD

Dangerfield Lane

WV148LB

Darlaston South

WS108QW

Glebe Place

WS108TG

Park View

WS108QR

Heathfield Lane West

WV148LQ

Leighton Road

WV148QZ

Bull Lane

Data Sources

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