Postcode WS10 8RP 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 Central area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 96.9 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 Central is £43,657 per year. The median sale price in Darlaston South is £207,750 (around £229 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £171,625 and £242,375. The nearest station is Darlaston, about 1.1 miles away. There are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest medium park is George Rose Park.
Darlaston Central has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,948 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 12% most deprived areas in England.
Darlaston Central has a high crime rate, with approximately 96.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 7.4% 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 Central is £43,657 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near WS10 8RP.
Darlaston Central near WS10 8RP has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Darlaston located about 1.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | George Rose Park | Medium | Walking directions to George Rose Park |
| 0.3 mi | Victoria Park | Small | Walking directions to Victoria Park |
| 0.2 mi | Owen Memorial Garden | Small | Walking directions to Owen Memorial Garden |
Based on 102 recent sales, the median property price is £207,750 (about £229 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 | 34 | £196,000 | £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 35 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WS10 8RP.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Jul 2026 | 69, Mill Street, Wednesbury, WS10 8TH | Flats | Leasehold | £75,000 | |
| 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 | |
| 22 Sept 2025 | 81, Mill Street, Wednesbury, WS10 8TH | Terraced | Freehold | £175,000 | |
| 20 Aug 2025 | 95, Mill Street, Wednesbury, WS10 8TH | Terraced | Freehold | £205,000 |
In the WS10 8RP postcode area, located within Darlaston Central, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 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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| 0.2 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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| 0.3 mi | Nursery | Rowley View Nursery School | Local authority nursery school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 2 Oct 2013. | |
Rowley View Nursery School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 2 Oct 2013
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1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of WS10 8RP
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Asda | St Lawrence Way, Walsall, WS10 8UZ | Walking directions to Asda |
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 8RP, 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 8RP records about 97 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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 public order.
The median sale price around WS10 8RP in Darlaston South is £207,750 (about £229 per square foot) based on 102 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 11 schools close to WS10 8RP, including Old Church Church of England C Primary School (Good), Pinfold Street Primary School (Good) and Rowley View Nursery School (Outstanding). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
WS10 8RP scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 3,948 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 8RP is Pat McFadden (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Chris Bott (Labour Party).