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WS10 8QE

Berry Avenue

Darlaston South

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Overview

Postcode WS10 8QE 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 0.8 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.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
102
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
26.5%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

9/10

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.

Crime level

9/10

Darlaston West has a very high crime rate, with approximately 102 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

26.5%

Approximately 26.5% 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.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in Darlaston West is £42,581 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near WS10 8QE.

Flood risk

No risk

Darlaston West near WS10 8QE has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Bradley Lane (West Midlands Metro) located about 0.8 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for WS10 8QE
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.8 mi

Bradley Lane (West Midlands Metro)

West Midlands Metro

Walking directions to Bradley Lane (West Midlands Metro)
0.9 mi

Loxdale (West Midlands Metro)

West Midlands Metro

Walking directions to Loxdale (West Midlands Metro)

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for WS10 8QE
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miGeorge Rose ParkMediumWalking directions to George Rose Park
0.4 miOwen Memorial GardenSmallWalking directions to Owen Memorial Garden

Area Profile

Population
385
Population density
7,403.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
58.53(+51%)
Criminal damage and arson
11.15(+53%)
Anti-social behaviour
11.15(+4%)
Public order
7.25(+20%)
Vehicle crime
6.13(-6%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
275
71.61%
Indian
36
9.38%
Other White
16
4.17%
Pakistani
10
2.6%
White and Asian (mixed)
10
2.6%
Total population: 384

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
71
25.18%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
56
19.86%
Level 4+ (Degree)
56
19.86%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
39
13.83%
Level 3 (A level)
38
13.48%
Total 16+ residents: 282

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
48
36.36%
Owns outright
28
21.21%
Other social rented
18
13.64%
Social rents from council
17
12.88%
Private landlord or letting agency
15
11.36%
Total households: 132

Property prices in Darlaston South

Median price£196,000
Price per sq ft£229
Sales (last 12 months)105
Typical range (middle 50%)£165K – £230K

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Darlaston South over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached11£290,000£288
Semi-Detached49£205,000£238
Terraced37£190,000£208
Flats8£97,500£160

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Darlaston South

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Darlaston South.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Darlaston South.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Darlaston South.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Darlaston South.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Darlaston South in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 40 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WS10 8QE.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WS10 8QE
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
27 Feb 202634, Heathfield Lane West, Wednesbury, WS10 8QRTerracedFreehold£232,500
13 Nov 202547, Heathfield Lane West, Wednesbury, WS10 8QPSemi-DetachedFreehold£226,000
24 Apr 202695, Berry Avenue, Wednesbury, WS10 8QFDetachedFreehold£281,000
11 Apr 202567, Berry Avenue, Wednesbury, WS10 8QFSemi-DetachedFreehold£205,000
10 Sept 202510, Partridge Avenue, Wednesbury, WS10 8QTSemi-DetachedFreehold£235,000

Schools

In the WS10 8QE postcode area, located within Darlaston West, there are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for WS10 8QE
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryPinfold Street Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.3 miNurseryRowley View Nursery SchoolLocal authority nursery school

Outstanding

0.4 miSecondaryGrace Academy DarlastonAcademy sponsor led

Good

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WS10 8QE

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for WS10 8QE
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.4 miAldiBurns Road, Wednesbury, WS10 8SRWalking directions to Aldi
0.5 miAsdaSt Lawrence Way, Walsall, WS10 8UZWalking directions to Asda

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Walsall district.

Band A£1,752
Band B£2,044
Band C£2,336
Band D£2,627
Band E£3,211
Band F£3,795
Band G£4,379
Band H£5,255

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for WS10 8QE, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Chris Bott

Darlaston South - Elected 2 May 2024

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Pat McFadden

Wolverhampton South East - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionWest MidlandsUKG
DistrictWalsallE08000030
Parliamentary ConstituencyWolverhampton South EastE14001595
WardDarlaston SouthE05001309
ParishWalsall, unparished areaE43000184
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Darlaston WestE02002147
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Walsall 038BE01010312
Police ForceWest Midlands
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about WS10 8QE

Is WS10 8QE (Darlaston West) safe?

The area around WS10 8QE 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.

What is the average house price near WS10 8QE?

The median sale price around WS10 8QE in Darlaston West is £196,000 (about £229 per square foot) based on 105 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near WS10 8QE?

There are 11 schools close to WS10 8QE, including Pinfold Street Primary School (Good), Rowley View Nursery School (Outstanding) and Grace Academy Darlaston (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to WS10 8QE?

The closest station to WS10 8QE is Bradley Lane (West Midlands Metro), about 1,347 m away, serving the West Midlands Metro line.

How deprived is the area around WS10 8QE?

WS10 8QE 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).

Who represents WS10 8QE (Darlaston West) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Wolverhampton South East covering WS10 8QE is Pat McFadden (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Chris Bott (Labour Party).