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WS10 7RR

Victory Avenue

Darlaston South

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Overview

Postcode WS10 7RR is located in a major urban area, within the Darlaston South ward of Walsall in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Darlaston West area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 72 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 26% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Darlaston West is £42,581 per year. The nearest station is Bradley Lane (West Midlands Metro), about 0.8 miles away. There are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Owen Memorial Garden.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
72
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
22.5%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

8/10

Darlaston West has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,553 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 26% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Darlaston West has a high crime rate, with approximately 72 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

22.5%

Approximately 22.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 36.0% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in Darlaston West is £42,581 per year.

Noise Level

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 322 ft away from WS10 7RR.

Flood risk

No risk

Darlaston West near WS10 7RR has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Bradley Lane (West Midlands Metro) located about 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for WS10 7RR
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.8 mi

Bradley Lane (West Midlands Metro)

West Midlands Metro

Walking directions to Bradley Lane (West Midlands Metro)

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for WS10 7RR
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miOwen Memorial GardenSmallWalking directions to Owen Memorial Garden

Area Profile

Population
288
Population density
6,575.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
39.21(+1%)
Shoplifting
14.3(+64%)
Public order
7.84(+29%)
Other theft
6(+5%)
Vehicle crime
4.61(-29%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
203
70.73%
Indian
40
13.94%
Other Asian
12
4.18%
Caribbean
8
2.79%
White and Asian (mixed)
7
2.44%
Total population: 287

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
77
31.3%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
44
17.89%
Level 3 (A level)
42
17.07%
Level 4+ (Degree)
36
14.63%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
23
9.35%
Total 16+ residents: 246

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
38
34.23%
Private landlord or letting agency
26
23.42%
Owns with a mortgage
20
18.02%
Other social rented
20
18.02%
Social rents from council
5
4.5%
Total households: 111

Property prices in Darlaston South

Median price£195,500
Price per sq ft£226
Sales (last 12 months)106
Typical range (middle 50%)£165K – £229K

Based on 106 recent sales, the median property price is £195,500 (about £226 per square foot) in Darlaston South area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £369,000.

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 South over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached11£290,000£288
Semi-Detached50£203,250£237
Terraced37£190,000£208
Flats8£97,500£160

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Darlaston South

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Darlaston South.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£146,750£73,500£127,475£104,000
2017£205,950£69,250£139,973£125,000
2018£229,995£87,000£146,495£140,995
2019£249,995£64,000£143,500£120,000
2020£269,995£70,000£134,000£130,000
2021£266,995£80,000£173,500£136,500
2022£305,000£91,500£170,000£165,000
2023£260,000£99,950£185,000£165,000
2024£264,250£92,500£192,750£172,500
2025£280,000£94,500£189,000£182,500
2026£326,000£100,000£209,000£190,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Darlaston South.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Darlaston South.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£145£114£140£114
2017£187£123£182£146
2018£205£168£196£196
2019£229£87£164£153
2020£243£111£158£148
2021£256£131£200£167
2022£278£160£192£200
2023£282£163£213£193
2024£263£151£223£197
2025£243£156£218£202
2026£308£166£247£208
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Darlaston South.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 32 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WS10 7RR.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WS10 7RR
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
09 Jan 202629, Victory Avenue, Wednesbury, WS10 7RRSemi-DetachedFreehold£165,000
13 Aug 202552, Victory Avenue, Wednesbury, WS10 7RRTerracedFreehold£120,000
07 Aug 202534, Victory Avenue, Wednesbury, WS10 7RRSemi-DetachedFreehold£169,000
20 Jun 202534, Victory Avenue, Wednesbury, WS10 7RRSemi-DetachedFreehold£152,500
25 Mar 202527, Victory Avenue, Wednesbury, WS10 7RRSemi-DetachedFreehold£170,000

Schools

In the WS10 7RR postcode area, located within Darlaston West, there are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for WS10 7RR
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miNurseryRowley View Nursery SchoolLocal authority nursery school

Outstanding

0.2 miPrimaryPinfold Street Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.5 miPrimaryOld Church Church of England C Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled school

Good

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WS10 7RR

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for WS10 7RR
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.4 miAldiBurns Road, Wednesbury, WS10 8SRWalking directions to Aldi
0.5 miAsdaSt Lawrence Way, Walsall, WS10 8UZWalking directions to Asda

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.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for WS10 7RR, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Chris Bott

Darlaston South - Elected 2 May 2024

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Pat McFadden

Wolverhampton South East - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionWest MidlandsUKG
DistrictWalsallE08000030
Parliamentary ConstituencyWolverhampton South EastE14001595
WardDarlaston SouthE05001309
ParishWalsall, unparished areaE43000184
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Darlaston WestE02002147
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Walsall 038AE01010310
Police ForceWest Midlands
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about WS10 7RR

Is WS10 7RR (Darlaston West) safe?

The area around WS10 7RR records about 72 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across West Midlands as a whole the rate is about 97 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, criminal damage and arson and anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near WS10 7RR?

The median sale price around WS10 7RR in Darlaston West is £195,500 (about £226 per square foot) based on 106 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near WS10 7RR?

There are 11 schools close to WS10 7RR, including Rowley View Nursery School (Outstanding), Pinfold Street Primary School (Good) and Old Church Church of England C Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to WS10 7RR?

The closest station to WS10 7RR is Bradley Lane (West Midlands Metro), about 1,326 m away, serving the West Midlands Metro line.

How deprived is the area around WS10 7RR?

WS10 7RR scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 8,553 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents WS10 7RR (Darlaston West) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Wolverhampton South East covering WS10 7RR is Pat McFadden (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Chris Bott (Labour Party).