Postcode WS10 8JS 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 very high crime levels, with around 111.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.2× 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 0.6 miles away. There are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Owen Park.
Darlaston East has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,066 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 12% most deprived areas in England.
Darlaston East has a very high crime rate, with approximately 111.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 38.4% 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 263 ft away from WS10 8JS.
Darlaston East near WS10 8JS 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 0.6 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | Darlaston | N/A | Walking directions to Darlaston |
| 0.9 mi | Willenhall | N/A | Walking directions to Willenhall |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Owen Park | Small | Walking directions to Owen Park |
Based on 74 recent sales, the median property price is £187,000 (about £228 per square foot) in Bentley and Darlaston North area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 up to £321,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 8 | £307,500 | £268 |
| Semi-Detached | 40 | £194,250 | £233 |
| Terraced | 22 | £167,500 | £189 |
| Flats | 4 | £101,000 | £156 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | — | £61,500 | £113,500 | £90,000 |
| 2017 | £157,500 | £78,000 | £115,000 | £105,000 |
| 2018 | £165,000 | £85,000 | £125,000 | £106,000 |
| 2019 | £212,500 | £83,500 | £128,250 | £115,000 |
| 2020 | £207,475 | £73,750 | £147,000 | £120,000 |
| 2021 | £196,000 | £90,000 | £160,000 | £130,000 |
| 2022 | £233,500 | £87,500 | £177,500 | £145,000 |
| 2023 | £253,000 | £87,000 | £172,500 | £156,500 |
| 2024 | £242,500 | £115,000 | £180,000 | £161,000 |
| 2025 | £240,000 | £67,000 | £190,000 | £165,000 |
| 2026 | £310,000 | £108,500 | £212,500 | £170,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | — | £92 | £134 | £95 |
| 2017 | £162 | £125 | £134 | £118 |
| 2018 | £164 | £134 | £147 | £126 |
| 2019 | £206 | £100 | £148 | £126 |
| 2020 | £183 | £110 | £180 | £138 |
| 2021 | £215 | £138 | £173 | £142 |
| 2022 | £255 | £142 | £203 | £155 |
| 2023 | £250 | £150 | £208 | £167 |
| 2024 | £284 | £157 | £206 | £197 |
| 2025 | £243 | £109 | £225 | £192 |
| 2026 | £261 | £166 | £239 | £203 |
There were 44 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WS10 8JS.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 May 2025 | 1, The Green Villas, Wednesbury, WS10 8JT | Terraced | Freehold | £96,000 | |
| 21 Aug 2025 | 22, Rubery Street, Wednesbury, WS10 8HZ | Terraced | Freehold | £105,000 | |
| 09 Jun 2025 | 22, Rubery Street, Wednesbury, WS10 8HZ | Terraced | Freehold | £100,000 | |
| 08 Jan 2026 | 31, Booth Street, Wednesbury, WS10 8JB | Terraced | Freehold | £99,000 | |
| 01 Apr 2026 | The Dairy, Bush Street, Wednesbury, WS10 8JY | Detached | Freehold | £317,500 |
In the WS10 8JS postcode area, located within Darlaston East, there are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WS10 8JS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Tesco | Downs Road, Walsall, WV13 2PZ | Walking directions to Tesco |
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 8JS, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Lucie Jane Nahal
Bentley and Darlaston North - Elected 2 May 2024
Pat McFadden
Wolverhampton South East - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around WS10 8JS records about 112 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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 8JS in Darlaston East is £187,000 (about £228 per square foot) based on 74 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 12 schools close to WS10 8JS, 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 8JS is Darlaston, about 1,044 m away.
WS10 8JS scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 4,066 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 8JS is Pat McFadden (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Lucie Jane Nahal (Labour Party).