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WS10 8LQ

Bentley and Darlaston North

Walsall

England / West Midlands / Walsall / Darlaston East / Bentley and Darlaston North / WS10 8LQ

Overview

Postcode WS10 8LQ 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 147.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Darlaston East is £34,400 per year. The nearest station is Walsall located about 1.7 miles away. There are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
148
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
38.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
Low
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

9/10

Darlaston East has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,630 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 11% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Darlaston East has a very high crime rate, with approximately 147.9 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.

Social housing

38.8%

Approximately 38.8% 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.

Income level

2/10

The average income of residents in Darlaston East is £34,400 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from rail, approximately 169 ft away from WS10 8LQ.

Flood risk

Low

Darlaston East near WS10 8LQ has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Walsall located about 1.7 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Property prices in Bentley and Darlaston North

Based on 67 recent sales, the median property price is £170,000 in Bentley and Darlaston North area, with individual transactions ranging from £75,000 up to £300,000.

By property type (last year):
TypeSalesMedian
Detached7£245,000
Flats2£122,500
Semi-Detached33£180,000
Terraced25£165,000

10 years price trend in Bentley and Darlaston North

Schools

In the WS10 8LQ postcode area, located within Darlaston East, there are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryCounty Bridge Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.6 miPrimarySalisbury Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.6 miPrimaryKing Charles Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

No amenities nearby

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.