Postcode WS10 8QP 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 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 nearest station is Bradley Lane (West Midlands Metro), about 0.9 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.
Darlaston West has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,553 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near WS10 8QP.
Darlaston West near WS10 8QP 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 2 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) |
| 0.9 mi | Loxdale (West Midlands Metro) | West Midlands Metro | Walking directions to Loxdale (West Midlands Metro) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 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 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 37 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WS10 8QP.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Nov 2025 | 47, Heathfield Lane West, Wednesbury, WS10 8QP | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £226,000 | |
| 27 Feb 2026 | 34, Heathfield Lane West, Wednesbury, WS10 8QR | Terraced | Freehold | £232,500 | |
| 10 Sept 2025 | 10, Partridge Avenue, Wednesbury, WS10 8QT | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £235,000 | |
| 24 Apr 2026 | 95, Berry Avenue, Wednesbury, WS10 8QF | Detached | Freehold | £281,000 | |
| 11 Apr 2025 | 67, Berry Avenue, Wednesbury, WS10 8QF | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £205,000 |
In the WS10 8QP postcode area, located within Darlaston West, there are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WS10 8QP
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 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 8QP, 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 8QP 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, criminal damage and arson and anti-social behaviour.
The median sale price around WS10 8QP in Darlaston West is £195,500 (about £226 per square foot) based on 106 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 11 schools close to WS10 8QP, including Pinfold Street Primary School (Good), Grace Academy Darlaston (Good) and Old Church Church of England C Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to WS10 8QP is Bradley Lane (West Midlands Metro), about 1,380 m away, serving the West Midlands Metro line.
WS10 8QP 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 8QP is Pat McFadden (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Chris Bott (Labour Party).