Postcode WS10 8QL 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 high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 72.0 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Darlaston West is £42,581 per year. The nearest station is Loxdale (West Midlands Metro) located about 0.9 miles away. There are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest medium park is George Rose Park.
Darlaston West has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,916 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 12% most deprived areas in England.
Darlaston West has a high crime rate, with approximately 72.0 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 29.6% 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 212 ft away from WS10 8QL.
Darlaston West near WS10 8QL has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Loxdale (West Midlands Metro) located about 0.9 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 mi | Loxdale (West Midlands Metro) | West Midlands Metro | Walking directions to Loxdale (West Midlands Metro) |
| 1 mi | Bradley Lane (West Midlands Metro) | West Midlands Metro | Walking directions to Bradley Lane (West Midlands Metro) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 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 91 recent sales, the median property price is £185,000 in Darlaston South area, with individual transactions ranging from £52,000 up to £369,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 42 | £187,500 |
| Detached | 7 | £285,000 |
| Flats | 7 | £97,000 |
| Terraced | 35 | £180,000 |
10 year median price trend in Darlaston South
In the WS10 8QL postcode area, located within Darlaston West, there are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
Annual council tax rates for Walsall district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for WS10 8QL, 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
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.