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Bentley and Darlaston North

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Overview

Postcode WS10 8UT is located in a major urban area, within the Bentley and Darlaston North ward 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 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.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
71
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
38.5%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

8/10

Darlaston Central has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,226 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 25% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Darlaston Central has a high crime rate, with approximately 70.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

38.5%

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.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in Darlaston Central is £43,657 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 124 ft away from WS10 8UT.

Flood risk

No risk

Darlaston Central near WS10 8UT has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Darlaston located about 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for WS10 8UT
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.7 mi

Darlaston

N/A

Walking directions to Darlaston

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for WS10 8UT
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miVictoria ParkSmallWalking directions to Victoria Park
0.1 miOwen ParkSmallWalking directions to Owen Park
0.3 miOwen Memorial GardenSmallWalking directions to Owen Memorial Garden

Area Profile

Population
381
Population density
7,775.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
34.52(-11%)
Criminal damage and arson
11.14(+53%)
Vehicle crime
6.12(-6%)
Public order
5.01(-17%)
Burglary
3.9(-4%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
214
56.02%
Pakistani
55
14.4%
Other Asian
28
7.33%
Indian
26
6.81%
Bangladeshi
15
3.93%
Total population: 382

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
82
30.04%
Level 3 (A level)
52
19.05%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
42
15.38%
Level 4+ (Degree)
38
13.92%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
32
11.72%
Total 16+ residents: 273

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
49
31.41%
Other social rented
36
23.08%
Owns outright
26
16.67%
Social rents from council
24
15.38%
Owns with a mortgage
19
12.18%
Total households: 156

Property prices in Bentley and Darlaston North

Median price£187,000
Price per sq ft£228
Sales (last 12 months)74
Typical range (middle 50%)£160K – £234K

Based on 74 recent sales, the median property price is £187,000 (about £228 per square foot) in Bentley and Darlaston North area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 up to £321,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Bentley and Darlaston North over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached8£307,500£268
Semi-Detached40£194,250£233
Terraced22£167,500£189
Flats4£101,000£156

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Bentley and Darlaston North

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bentley and Darlaston North.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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£190,000£165,000
2026£310,000£108,500£212,500£170,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bentley and Darlaston North.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bentley and Darlaston North.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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£225£192
2026£261£166£239£203
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bentley and Darlaston North.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Bentley and Darlaston North in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 46 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WS10 8UT.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WS10 8UT
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
07 Mar 202553, Bell Street, Wednesbury, WS10 8ENTerracedFreehold£160,000
04 Jul 202519, Blockall, Wednesbury, WS10 8EPSemi-DetachedFreehold£140,000
10 Apr 202523, Jasmine Way, Wednesbury, WS10 8XUDetachedFreehold£250,000
18 Jul 202524, Addenbrooke Street, Wednesbury, WS10 8HQTerracedFreehold£173,500
14 Mar 202542, Addenbrooke Street, Wednesbury, WS10 8HQTerracedFreehold£105,000

Schools

In the WS10 8UT postcode area, located within Darlaston Central, there are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for WS10 8UT
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimarySt Joseph's Catholic Primary School, DarlastonVoluntary aided school

Outstanding

0.3 miPrimaryOld Church Church of England C Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled school

Good

0.3 miPrimaryWoods Bank AcademyAcademy converter

Requires improvement

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WS10 8UT

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for WS10 8UT
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miAsdaSt Lawrence Way, Walsall, WS10 8UZWalking directions to Asda

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Walsall district.

Band A£1,752
Band B£2,044
Band C£2,336
Band D£2,627
Band E£3,211
Band F£3,795
Band G£4,379
Band H£5,255

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for WS10 8UT, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Lucie Jane Nahal

Bentley and Darlaston North - Elected 2 May 2024

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Pat McFadden

Wolverhampton South East - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionWest MidlandsUKG
DistrictWalsallE08000030
Parliamentary ConstituencyWolverhampton South EastE14001595
ParishWalsall, unparished areaE43000184
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Darlaston CentralE02002145
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Walsall 036AE01010262
Police ForceWest Midlands
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about WS10 8UT

Is WS10 8UT (Darlaston Central) safe?

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.

What is the average house price near WS10 8UT?

The median sale price around WS10 8UT in Darlaston Central is £187,000 (about £228 per square foot) based on 74 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near WS10 8UT?

There are 12 schools close to WS10 8UT, including St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Darlaston (Outstanding), Old Church Church of England C Primary School (Good) and Woods Bank Academy (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to WS10 8UT?

The closest station to WS10 8UT is Darlaston, about 1,165 m away.

How deprived is the area around WS10 8UT?

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).

Who represents WS10 8UT (Darlaston Central) in Parliament and on the local council?

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).