Postcode WS10 8BQ is located in a major urban area, within the Bentley and Darlaston North ward of Walsall in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Darlaston East area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 112.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Darlaston East is £34,400 per year. The nearest station is Bescot Stadium located about 1.4 miles away. There are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest small park is Victoria Park.
Darlaston East has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,142 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 13% most deprived areas in England.
Darlaston East has a high crime rate, with approximately 112.6 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 20.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 34.6% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Darlaston East is £34,400 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 238 ft away from WS10 8BQ.
Darlaston East near WS10 8BQ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Bescot Stadium located about 1.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Victoria Park | Small | Walking directions to Victoria Park |
| 0.4 mi | Owen Park | Small | Walking directions to Owen Park |
Based on 68 recent sales, the median property price is £182,500 in Bentley and Darlaston North area, with individual transactions ranging from £55,000 up to £321,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 9 | £270,000 |
| Flats | 2 | £92,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 34 | £187,500 |
| Terraced | 23 | £175,000 |
10 year median price trend in Bentley and Darlaston North
In the WS10 8BQ postcode area, located within Darlaston East, there are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.