Postcode WS10 8PX 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 West area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 102 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 West is £42,581 per year. The nearest station is Bradley Lane (West Midlands Metro), about 0.9 miles away. There are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest medium park is George Rose Park.
Darlaston West has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,724 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 11% most deprived areas in England.
Darlaston West has a very high crime rate, with approximately 102 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 68.5% 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 West is £42,581 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 294 ft away from WS10 8PX.
Darlaston West near WS10 8PX has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Bradley Lane (West Midlands Metro) located about 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 mi | Bradley Lane (West Midlands Metro) | West Midlands Metro | Walking directions to Bradley Lane (West Midlands Metro) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | George Rose Park | Medium | Walking directions to George Rose Park |
| 0.5 mi | Victoria Park | Small | Walking directions to Victoria Park |
| 0.3 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 47 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WS10 8PX.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Apr 2026 | 18, Hewitt Street, Wednesbury, WS10 8PY | Terraced | Freehold | £170,000 | |
| 30 Jun 2025 | 21, Wolverhampton Street, Wednesbury, WS10 8UG | Terraced | Freehold | £100,000 | |
| 27 Mar 2025 | 9, Heathfield Lane, Wednesbury, WS10 8QY | Terraced | Freehold | £170,000 | |
| 01 May 2026 | 89, Mill Street, Wednesbury, WS10 8TH | Flats | Leasehold | £115,000 | |
| 21 Oct 2025 | 47, Mill Street, Wednesbury, WS10 8TH | Flats | Leasehold | £78,000 |
In the WS10 8PX postcode area, located within Darlaston West, there are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WS10 8PX
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Asda | St Lawrence Way, Walsall, WS10 8UZ | Walking directions to Asda |
| 0.5 mi | Aldi | Burns Road, Wednesbury, WS10 8SR | Walking directions to Aldi |
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 8PX, 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 8PX records about 102 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 anti-social behaviour.
The median sale price around WS10 8PX in Darlaston West 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 8PX, including Pinfold Street Primary School (Good), Rowley View Nursery School (Outstanding) and Old Church Church of England C Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to WS10 8PX is Bradley Lane (West Midlands Metro), about 1,495 m away, serving the West Midlands Metro line.
WS10 8PX scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 3,724 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 8PX is Pat McFadden (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Chris Bott (Labour Party).