Postcode WS10 8PL 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 very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 103.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with 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 0.7 miles away. There are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest medium park is George Rose Park.
Darlaston Central has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,196 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 4% most deprived areas in England.
Darlaston Central has a very high crime rate, with approximately 103.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 40.3% 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.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 100 ft away from WS10 8PL.
Darlaston Central near WS10 8PL 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 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 mi | Willenhall | N/A | Walking directions to Willenhall |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | George Rose Park | Medium | Walking directions to George Rose 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 33 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WS10 8PL.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Apr 2026 | 12, Peacock Road, Wednesbury, WS10 8PR | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £150,000 | |
| 03 Oct 2025 | 18, Hall Street, Wednesbury, WS10 8NL | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £225,000 | |
| 24 Feb 2026 | 93, Lowe Avenue, Wednesbury, WS10 8NT | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £185,000 | |
| 20 Mar 2025 | 40A, Rough Hay Road, Wednesbury, WS10 8NQ | Other | Freehold | £220,000 | |
| 11 Jul 2025 | 4, Lowe Avenue, Wednesbury, WS10 8NS | Terraced | Freehold | £166,000 |
In the WS10 8PL postcode area, located within Darlaston Central, there are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WS10 8PL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 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 8PL, 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 8PL records about 103 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, criminal damage and arson and vehicle crime.
The median sale price around WS10 8PL 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 8PL, including Woods Bank Academy (Requires improvement), St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Darlaston (Outstanding) and Grace Academy Darlaston (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to WS10 8PL is Willenhall, about 1,116 m away.
WS10 8PL scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,196 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 8PL is Pat McFadden (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Chris Bott (Labour Party).