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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, about 13% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. Approximately 36% 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 3 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

Median price£196,000
Price per sq ft£234
Sales (last 12 months)61
Typical range (middle 50%)£175K – £225K

Based on 61 recent sales, the median property price is £196,000 (about £234 per square foot) in Darlaston West area, with individual transactions ranging from £95,000 up to £360,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Darlaston West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached6£287,500£297
Semi-Detached31£201,500£247
Terraced21£190,000£199
Flats3£98,000£160

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Darlaston West

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Darlaston West.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£143,750£77,000£118,000£118,998
2017£194,495£69,000£136,995£124,500
2018£224,995£65,000£129,000£139,998
2019£246,995£67,250£142,000£119,500
2020£284,995£66,500£112,250£137,500
2021£269,995£85,000£179,000£137,500
2022£307,500£96,000£165,000£165,000
2023£289,000£99,950£180,000£169,000
2024£306,500£107,000£190,000£172,500
2025£280,000£95,000£187,500£185,000
2026£291,000£97,500£208,000£195,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Darlaston West.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Darlaston West.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£153£135£161£125
2017£185£111£179£162
2018£195£98£153£189
2019£241£81£157£140
2020£245£110£140£162
2021£258£133£199£175
2022£296£172£189£196
2023£296£163£218£198
2024£261£168£222£219
2025£245£156£224£202
2026£318£162£278£199
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Darlaston West.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Walsall district.

Band A£1,752
Band B£2,044
Band C£2,336
Band D£2,627
Band E£3,211
Band F£3,795
Band G£4,379
Band H£5,255

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.