Postcode WS10 8PR 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 high crime levels, with around 96.9 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 is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is George Rose Park.
Darlaston Central has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,948 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 12% most deprived areas in England.
Darlaston Central has a high crime rate, with approximately 96.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 29.9% 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.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 280 ft away from WS10 8PR.
Darlaston Central near WS10 8PR 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | George Rose Park | Medium | Walking directions to George Rose Park |
Based on 105 recent sales, the median property price is £196,000 (about £229 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 | 49 | £205,000 | £238 |
| 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 32 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WS10 8PR.
| 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 | |
| 11 Jul 2025 | 4, Lowe Avenue, Wednesbury, WS10 8NS | Terraced | Freehold | £166,000 | |
| 13 Mar 2025 | 11, Michael Road, Wednesbury, WS10 8NR | Terraced | Freehold | £165,000 |
In the WS10 8PR 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 8PR
| 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 8PR, 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 8PR records about 97 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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 8PR in Darlaston Central is £196,000 (about £229 per square foot) based on 105 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 13 schools close to WS10 8PR, 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 8PR is Willenhall, about 1,100 m away.
WS10 8PR scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 3,948 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 8PR is Pat McFadden (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Chris Bott (Labour Party).