Postcode WS10 8HS 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 Central area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 70.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 27% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Darlaston Central is £43,657 per year. The nearest station is Willenhall, about 0.8 miles away. There are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest small park is Owen Park.
Darlaston Central has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,226 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 25% most deprived areas in England.
Darlaston Central has a high crime rate, with approximately 70.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 27.5% 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 Central is £43,657 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 314 ft away from WS10 8HS.
Darlaston Central near WS10 8HS has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Willenhall located about 0.8 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 mi | Willenhall | N/A | Walking directions to Willenhall |
| 0.8 mi | Darlaston | N/A | Walking directions to Darlaston |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Owen Park | Small | Walking directions to Owen Park |
| 0.5 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 45 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WS10 8HS.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09 Oct 2025 | 5, Wesson Road, Wednesbury, WS10 8HS | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £155,000 | |
| 25 Jul 2025 | 5, Wesson Road, Wednesbury, WS10 8HS | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £130,000 | |
| 30 May 2025 | 5, Wesson Road, Wednesbury, WS10 8HS | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £120,000 | |
| 22 May 2026 | 3, Yardley Street, Wednesbury, WS10 8HR | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £200,000 | |
| 04 Jul 2025 | 98, Willenhall Street, Wednesbury, WS10 8HW | Terraced | Freehold | £170,000 |
In the WS10 8HS postcode area, located within Darlaston Central, there are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WS10 8HS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Tesco | Downs Road, Walsall, WV13 2PZ | Walking directions to Tesco |
| 0.5 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 8HS, 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 8HS records about 71 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 vehicle crime.
The median sale price around WS10 8HS in Darlaston Central 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 8HS, including St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Darlaston (Outstanding), Woods Bank Academy (Requires improvement) and Old Church Church of England C Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to WS10 8HS is Willenhall, about 1,251 m away.
WS10 8HS scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 8,226 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 8HS is Pat McFadden (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Chris Bott (Labour Party).