Postcode WS10 8SL 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 0.5 miles away. There are 10 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area.
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 30.3% 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 253 ft away from WS10 8SL.
Darlaston West near WS10 8SL 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 0.5 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Loxdale (West Midlands Metro) | West Midlands Metro | Walking directions to Loxdale (West Midlands Metro) |
| 0.5 mi | Bradley Lane (West Midlands Metro) | West Midlands Metro | Walking directions to Bradley Lane (West Midlands Metro) |
| 0.9 mi | Bilston Central (West Midlands Metro) | West Midlands Metro | Walking directions to Bilston Central (West Midlands Metro) |
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 15 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WS10 8SL.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Jun 2025 | 23, Watson Road, Wednesbury, WS10 8SL | Terraced | Freehold | £130,000 | |
| 20 Jan 2026 | 34, Wilkinson Road, Wednesbury, WS10 8SH | Terraced | Freehold | £183,000 | |
| 10 Sept 2025 | 19, Wilkinson Road, Wednesbury, WS10 8SH | Terraced | Freehold | £100,000 | |
| 08 Jul 2025 | Unit 5, Bilston Industrial Estate, Bilston, WV14 7EG | Other | Freehold | £1,680,000 | |
| 27 Mar 2026 | 19, Burns Road, Wednesbury, WS10 8SR | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £225,000 |
In the WS10 8SL postcode area, located within Darlaston West, there are 10 primary and 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 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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| 0.5 mi | Primary | Moorcroft Wood Academy | Academy converter | Ofsted rating. Inspected 13 Feb 2014. | |
Moorcroft Wood Academy ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 13 Feb 2014
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| 0.6 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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2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of WS10 8SL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Aldi | Burns Road, Wednesbury, WS10 8SR | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.5 mi | KS News and Off Licence | Hare Street, Wolverhampton, WV14 7EA | Walking directions to KS News and Off Licence |
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 8SL, 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 8SL 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 8SL in Darlaston South is £206,250 (about £226 per square foot) based on 104 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 16 schools close to WS10 8SL, including Grace Academy Darlaston (Good), Moorcroft Wood Academy (Good) and Pinfold Street Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to WS10 8SL is Loxdale (West Midlands Metro), about 781 m away, serving the West Midlands Metro line.
WS10 8SL 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 8SL is Pat McFadden (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Chris Bott (Labour Party).