Postcode WS10 8GD 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 97.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Darlaston West is £42,581 per year. The nearest station is Bradley Lane (West Midlands Metro) located about 0.4 miles away. There are 11 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest large park is Willingsworth Linear Park.
Darlaston West has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,920 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 18% most deprived areas in England.
Darlaston West has a high crime rate, with approximately 97.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 21.5% 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.
The average income per household in Darlaston West is £42,581 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near WS10 8GD.
Darlaston West near WS10 8GD 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 0.4 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Bradley Lane (West Midlands Metro) | West Midlands Metro | Walking directions to Bradley Lane (West Midlands Metro) |
| 0.8 mi | Wednesbury Parkway (West Midlands Metro) | West Midlands Metro | Walking directions to Wednesbury Parkway (West Midlands Metro) |
| 0.8 mi | Loxdale (West Midlands Metro) | West Midlands Metro | Walking directions to Loxdale (West Midlands Metro) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Willingsworth Linear Park | Large | Walking directions to Willingsworth Linear Park |
| 0.5 mi | Gospel Oak Canal Linear Park | Large | Walking directions to Gospel Oak Canal Linear Park |
Based on 91 recent sales, the median property price is £185,000 in Darlaston South area, with individual transactions ranging from £52,000 up to £369,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 42 | £187,500 |
| Detached | 7 | £285,000 |
| Flats | 7 | £97,000 |
| Terraced | 35 | £180,000 |
10 year median price trend in Darlaston South
In the WS10 8GD postcode area, located within Darlaston West, there are 11 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
Annual council tax rates for Walsall district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for WS10 8GD, 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
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.