Postcode WS10 8UT is located in a major urban area, within the Bentley and Darlaston North area of Walsall in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Darlaston Central area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 70.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 27% below 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 Bentley and Darlaston North is £185,000 (around £213 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £160,000 and £235,000. The nearest station is Darlaston, about 0.7 miles away. There are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest small park is Victoria Park.
Darlaston Central has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,226 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 25% most deprived areas in England.
Darlaston Central has a high crime rate, with approximately 70.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 38.5% 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 124 ft away from WS10 8UT.
Darlaston Central near WS10 8UT 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 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 mi | Darlaston | N/A | Walking directions to Darlaston |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Victoria Park | Small | Walking directions to Victoria Park |
| 0.1 mi | Owen Park | Small | Walking directions to Owen Park |
| 0.3 mi | Owen Memorial Garden | Small | Walking directions to Owen Memorial Garden |
Based on 70 recent sales, the median property price is £185,000 (about £213 per square foot) in Bentley and Darlaston North area, with individual transactions ranging from £85,000 up to £321,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 7 | £305,000 | £261 |
| Semi-Detached | 34 | £198,500 | £232 |
| Terraced | 25 | £173,000 | £188 |
| Flats | 4 | £107,000 | £156 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | — | £61,500 | £113,500 | £90,000 |
| 2017 | £157,500 | £78,000 | £115,000 | £105,000 |
| 2018 | £165,000 | £85,000 | £125,000 | £106,000 |
| 2019 | £212,500 | £83,500 | £128,250 | £115,000 |
| 2020 | £207,475 | £73,750 | £147,000 | £120,000 |
| 2021 | £196,000 | £90,000 | £160,000 | £130,000 |
| 2022 | £233,500 | £87,500 | £177,500 | £145,000 |
| 2023 | £253,000 | £87,000 | £172,500 | £156,500 |
| 2024 | £242,500 | £115,000 | £180,000 | £161,000 |
| 2025 | £240,000 | £67,000 | £191,250 | £162,500 |
| 2026 | £310,000 | £112,000 | £210,000 | £173,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | — | £92 | £134 | £95 |
| 2017 | £162 | £125 | £134 | £118 |
| 2018 | £164 | £134 | £147 | £126 |
| 2019 | £206 | £100 | £148 | £126 |
| 2020 | £183 | £110 | £180 | £138 |
| 2021 | £215 | £138 | £173 | £142 |
| 2022 | £255 | £142 | £203 | £155 |
| 2023 | £250 | £150 | £208 | £167 |
| 2024 | £284 | £157 | £206 | £197 |
| 2025 | £243 | £109 | £226 | £186 |
| 2026 | £261 | £144 | £232 | £188 |
There were 40 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WS10 8UT.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07 Aug 2026 | 21, Blockall, Wednesbury, WS10 8EP | Detached | Freehold | £555,000 | |
| 04 Jul 2025 | 19, Blockall, Wednesbury, WS10 8EP | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £140,000 | |
| 31 Jul 2026 | 2, Horton Close, Wednesbury, WS10 8UY | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £218,000 | |
| 18 Jul 2025 | 24, Addenbrooke Street, Wednesbury, WS10 8HQ | Terraced | Freehold | £173,500 | |
| 05 Jun 2025 | 4, Taryn Drive, Wednesbury, WS10 8XY | Detached | Freehold | £315,000 |
In the WS10 8UT 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 profile for its inspection grades and results.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Primary | St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Darlaston | Voluntary aided school | Outstanding Ofsted rating. Inspected 25 Apr 2023. | |
| 0.3 mi | Primary | Woods Bank Academy | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 9 Jul 2024. | |
| 0.3 mi | Primary | Old Church Church of England C Primary School | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 21 May 2024. |
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of WS10 8UT
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 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 8UT, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Lucie Jane Nahal
Bentley and Darlaston North - Elected 2 May 2024
Pat McFadden
Wolverhampton South East - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around WS10 8UT records about 71 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 vehicle crime.
The median sale price around WS10 8UT in Bentley and Darlaston North is £185,000 (about £213 per square foot) based on 70 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 12 schools close to WS10 8UT, including St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Darlaston (Outstanding), Woods Bank Academy (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 8UT is Darlaston, about 1,165 m away.
WS10 8UT scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 8,226 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 8UT is Pat McFadden (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Lucie Jane Nahal (Labour Party).