Postcode WS10 8EJ 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 East area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 80.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 16% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Darlaston East is £41,565 per year. The nearest station is Darlaston, about 0.9 miles away. There are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest medium park is George Rose Park.
Darlaston East has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,760 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 11% most deprived areas in England.
Darlaston East has a high crime rate, with approximately 80.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 54.9% 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 per household in Darlaston East is £41,565 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 215 ft away from WS10 8EJ.
Darlaston East near WS10 8EJ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Darlaston located about 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 mi | Darlaston | N/A | Walking directions to Darlaston |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | George Rose Park | Medium | Walking directions to George Rose Park |
| 0.3 mi | Victoria Park | Small | Walking directions to Victoria Park |
| 0.4 mi | Owen Park | Small | Walking directions to Owen Park |
Based on 105 recent sales, the median property price is £196,000 (about £229 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 | 49 | £205,000 | £238 |
| 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 46 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WS10 8EJ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Dec 2025 | 3, Cramp Hill, Wednesbury, WS10 8ES | Detached | Freehold | £239,000 | |
| 27 Mar 2026 | 69, Dorsett Road, Wednesbury, WS10 8TW | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £220,000 | |
| 01 Dec 2025 | 66, Dorsett Road, Wednesbury, WS10 8TW | Flats | Leasehold | £113,000 | |
| 10 Oct 2025 | 56, Dorsett Road, Wednesbury, WS10 8TW | Terraced | Freehold | £242,000 | |
| 03 Oct 2025 | 28, Dorsett Road, Wednesbury, WS10 8TW | Detached | Freehold | £285,000 |
In the WS10 8EJ postcode area, located within Darlaston East, there are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WS10 8EJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 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 8EJ, 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 8EJ records about 81 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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, vehicle crime and criminal damage and arson.
The median sale price around WS10 8EJ in Darlaston East is £196,000 (about £229 per square foot) based on 105 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 10 schools close to WS10 8EJ, including Old Church Church of England C Primary School (Good), St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Darlaston (Outstanding) and Woods Bank Academy (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to WS10 8EJ is Darlaston, about 1,461 m away.
WS10 8EJ scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 3,760 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 8EJ is Pat McFadden (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Chris Bott (Labour Party).