Postcode WS10 8QN is located in a major urban area, within the Darlaston South area 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 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 26% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Darlaston West is £42,581 per year. The median sale price in Darlaston South is £206,250 (around £226 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £168,875 and £242,125. The nearest station is Loxdale (West Midlands Metro), about 0.9 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 West has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,553 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 26% most deprived areas in England.
Darlaston West has a high crime rate, with approximately 72 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 28.0% 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 268 ft away from WS10 8QN.
Darlaston West near WS10 8QN 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) |
| 0.9 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 |
Based on 104 recent sales, the median property price is £206,250 (about £226 per square foot) in Darlaston South area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £555,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 12 | £291,000 | £298 |
| Semi-Detached | 49 | £210,000 | £237 |
| Terraced | 36 | £191,000 | £208 |
| Flats | 7 | £98,000 | £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 | £190,000 | £185,000 |
| 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 | £216 | £203 |
| 2026 | £308 | £166 | £238 | £200 |
There were 30 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WS10 8QN.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05 May 2026 | 4, Wells Avenue, Wednesbury, WS10 8QN | Terraced | Freehold | £290,000 | |
| 30 Jan 2026 | 9, Wells Avenue, Wednesbury, WS10 8QN | Terraced | Freehold | £187,000 | |
| 24 Oct 2025 | 12, Stanbury Avenue, Wednesbury, WS10 8QQ | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £185,000 | |
| 13 Nov 2025 | 47, Heathfield Lane West, Wednesbury, WS10 8QP | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £226,000 | |
| 01 Apr 2026 | 12, Herberts Park Road, Wednesbury, WS10 8QH | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £140,000 |
In the WS10 8QN postcode area, located within Darlaston West, there are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Secondary | Grace Academy Darlaston | Academy sponsor led | Area360 rating. Inspected 21 Apr 2026. | |
Grace Academy Darlaston ratingOfsted report cardInspected 21 Apr 2026
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| 0.3 mi | Primary | Pinfold Street Primary School | Community school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 7 Jun 2017. | |
Pinfold Street Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 7 Jun 2017
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| 0.4 mi | Primary | Old Church Church of England C Primary School | Academy converter | Ofsted rating. Inspected 21 May 2024. | |
Old Church Church of England C Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 21 May 2024
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1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of WS10 8QN
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 8QN, 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 8QN records about 72 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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, shoplifting and public order.
The median sale price around WS10 8QN in Darlaston South is £206,250 (about £226 per square foot) based on 104 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 11 schools close to WS10 8QN, including Grace Academy Darlaston (Good), Pinfold Street Primary School (Good) and Old Church Church of England C Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to WS10 8QN is Loxdale (West Midlands Metro), about 1,436 m away, serving the West Midlands Metro line.
WS10 8QN scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 8,553 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 8QN is Pat McFadden (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Chris Bott (Labour Party).