Postcode WS10 7RT 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 very high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 56.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 42% 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 0.9 miles away. There are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Kings Hill Park.
Darlaston West has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,339 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 19% most deprived areas in England.
Darlaston West has an average crime rate, with approximately 56.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 36.9% 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.
The average income per household in Darlaston West is £42,581 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 294 ft away from WS10 7RT.
Darlaston West near WS10 7RT has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Bradley Lane (West Midlands Metro) located about 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 mi | Bradley Lane (West Midlands Metro) | West Midlands Metro | Walking directions to Bradley Lane (West Midlands Metro) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Kings Hill Park | Medium | Walking directions to Kings Hill Park |
| 0.4 mi | Victoria Park | Small | Walking directions to Victoria Park |
| 0.3 mi | Owen Memorial Garden | Small | Walking directions to Owen Memorial Garden |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 11 | £290,000 | £288 |
| Semi-Detached | 50 | £203,250 | £237 |
| Terraced | 37 | £190,000 | £208 |
| Flats | 8 | £97,500 | £160 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 43 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WS10 7RT.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Mar 2025 | 65, Stanley Road, Wednesbury, WS10 7RY | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £77,000 | |
| 09 Jan 2026 | 29, Victory Avenue, Wednesbury, WS10 7RR | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £165,000 | |
| 13 Aug 2025 | 52, Victory Avenue, Wednesbury, WS10 7RR | Terraced | Freehold | £120,000 | |
| 07 Aug 2025 | 34, Victory Avenue, Wednesbury, WS10 7RR | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £169,000 | |
| 20 Jun 2025 | 34, Victory Avenue, Wednesbury, WS10 7RR | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £152,500 |
In the WS10 7RT postcode area, located within Darlaston West, there are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WS10 7RT
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Asda | St Lawrence Way, Walsall, WS10 8UZ | Walking directions to Asda |
Annual council tax rates for Walsall district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for WS10 7RT, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Chris Bott
Darlaston South - Elected 2 May 2024
Pat McFadden
Wolverhampton South East - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around WS10 7RT records about 56 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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.
The median sale price around WS10 7RT in Darlaston West is £195,500 (about £226 per square foot) based on 106 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 13 schools close to WS10 7RT, 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.
The closest station to WS10 7RT is Bradley Lane (West Midlands Metro), about 1,497 m away, serving the West Midlands Metro line.
WS10 7RT scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 6,339 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Wolverhampton South East covering WS10 7RT is Pat McFadden (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Chris Bott (Labour Party).