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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

WV148LL

Aston Close

WV148QA

Elder Road

WS108QX

Allen Drive

WS108GA

Hawkswood Drive

WS108WG

Ceramic Close

WS107RL

Moxley Road

WS107RS

Victory Avenue

WS108TU

Peach Avenue

WV148NA

Charnwood Close

WS108RY

High Ridge Close

WS108RD

Church Street

WS107RD

St Johns Road

WV148NP

Laurel Grove

WS108QG

Stanbury Avenue

WS108SE

Castle View Close

WS108SH

Wilkinson Road

WS108WE

Backstone Lane

WS108QU

Forge Road

WV148NS

Great Bridge Road

WS108SD

High Street

WS108QF

Berry Avenue

WS108TT

Marston Avenue

WS108RH

Queen Street

WS108UB

Wolverhampton Street

WS108SW

Burns Road

WS107QY

Large Avenue

WS108RA

Allen Drive

WS108RT

High Street

WV148LH

Kendrick Place

WS108NZ

The Avenue

WS107QU

Banfield Road

WV148NL

Glyn Avenue

WV148NT

Tilia Grove

WS108RW

Bull Lane

WS108SP

Burns Place

WV148NU

Hemlock Way

WS108QD

Wiley Avenue

WS108TZ

Stafford Road

WS108SB

Engine Lane

WS108SZ

Stafford Road

WS108RZ

Darlaston South

WV148LP

Castle View Road

WS107QX

Lansbury Avenue

WS108QT

Partridge Avenue

WS107RT

Dangerfield Lane

WS108GE

Grayling Close

WV148NE

Bull Lane

WS108SA

Engine Lane

WS108QB

Sproat Avenue

WS108BF

Pitchwood Close

WS107SU

The Woodsbank Trading Estate

WS108QA

Bradshaw Avenue

WS108GB

Hawkswood Drive

WS107BW

Bull Lane

WV148QL

Maple Grove

WS108SN

Hughes Road

WV148LS

Arden Place

WS107RR

Victory Avenue

WS107SF

Woden Road West

WS108SQ

Horace Partridge Road

WS107BU

Southern Way

WS108QE

Berry Avenue

Data Sources

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