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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 51 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-Detached29£185,000
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

WV148QN

Sorrel Drive

WS108RW

Bull Lane

WS108SR

Burns Road

WV148LJ

Kendrick Road

WV148NQ

Great Bridge Road

WS108GD

Teal Grove

WV148ND

Belmont Street

WS107RU

Dangerfield Lane

WS108SS

Burns Road

WS108WE

Backstone Lane

WV148ET

Hannah Road

WV148NE

Bull Lane

WV148NH

Great Bridge Road

WS107QT

Margaret Road

WS108PT

Herberts Park Road

WS108SN

Hughes Road

WS108PZ

Wiley Avenue South

WS108RA

Allen Drive

WS108WF

Basalt Lane

WS108BF

Pitchwood Close

WS108RN

Curtin Drive

WS108TU

Peach Avenue

WS108QA

Bradshaw Avenue

WV148LA

Great Bridge Road

WS107RJ

Church Street

WS108SG

Sutton Road

WS108ST

Bull Lane

WS108SW

Burns Road

WV148LL

Aston Close

WS107QP

Broadwaters Road

WS107SD

Dangerfield Lane

WS108RJ

Curtin Drive

WS107QY

Large Avenue

WS107RG

Moxley Road

WS108TJ

Stafford Road

WV148NN

Glyn Avenue

WV148NT

Tilia Grove

WS107RD

St Johns Road

WS108SA

Engine Lane

WS107RL

Moxley Road

WS108QX

Allen Drive

WS108TG

Park View

WV148NU

Hemlock Way

WS108SQ

Horace Partridge Road

WS108YA

Darlaston South

WS107RB

Heath Acres

WS107RS

Victory Avenue

WS108PX

Park Street

WS108QU

Forge Road

WS108QY

Heathfield Lane

WS108SJ

Wilkinson Road

WV148QY

Sorrel Drive

WV148NL

Glyn Avenue

WS108RD

Church Street

WV148ER

Fircroft

WV148ES

Morcroft

WV148LH

Kendrick Place

WV148NB

Charnwood Close

WV148LB

Darlaston South

WV148NS

Great Bridge Road

WS107QJ

Rowley View

WS108SU

Sutton Road

Data Sources

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