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WS10 8WB

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Darlaston South

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Overview

Postcode WS10 8WB 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 Loxdale (West Midlands Metro), about 0.7 miles away. There are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is George Rose Park.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
72
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
29.6%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Medium

Deprivation level

8/10

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.

Crime level

7/10

Darlaston West has a high crime rate, with approximately 72 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

29.6%

Approximately 29.6% 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 West is £42,581 per year.

Noise Level

Medium

Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 244 ft away from WS10 8WB.

Flood risk

No risk

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

Transport

The nearest station is Loxdale (West Midlands Metro) located about 0.7 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for WS10 8WB
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.7 mi

Loxdale (West Midlands Metro)

West Midlands Metro

Walking directions to Loxdale (West Midlands Metro)
0.8 mi

Bradley Lane (West Midlands Metro)

West Midlands Metro

Walking directions to Bradley Lane (West Midlands Metro)
1 mi

Bilston Central (West Midlands Metro)

West Midlands Metro

Walking directions to Bilston Central (West Midlands Metro)

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for WS10 8WB
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miGeorge Rose ParkMediumWalking directions to George Rose Park

Area Profile

Population
561
Population density
3,220.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
39.21(+1%)
Shoplifting
14.3(+64%)
Public order
7.84(+29%)
Other theft
6(+5%)
Vehicle crime
4.61(-29%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
367
65.3%
African
33
5.87%
Indian
29
5.16%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
22
3.91%
Caribbean
20
3.56%
Total population: 562

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
95
24.23%
No qualifications
90
22.96%
Level 3 (A level)
67
17.09%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
54
13.78%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
50
12.76%
Total 16+ residents: 392

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
83
43.92%
Owns with a mortgage
31
16.4%
Other social rented
30
15.87%
Social rents from council
26
13.76%
Owns outright
16
8.47%
Total households: 189

Property prices in Darlaston South

Median price£195,500
Price per sq ft£226
Sales (last 12 months)106
Typical range (middle 50%)£165K – £229K

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Darlaston South over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached11£290,000£288
Semi-Detached50£203,250£237
Terraced37£190,000£208
Flats8£97,500£160

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Darlaston South

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Darlaston South.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Darlaston South.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Darlaston South.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Darlaston South.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Darlaston South in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 20 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WS10 8WB.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WS10 8WB
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
08 May 20261, Bagwall Crescent, Wednesbury, WS10 8WADetachedFreehold£290,000
21 Nov 20257, Backstone Lane, Wednesbury, WS10 8WESemi-DetachedFreehold£250,000
01 Apr 202612, Herberts Park Road, Wednesbury, WS10 8QHSemi-DetachedFreehold£140,000
01 Jul 202520, Herberts Park Road, Wednesbury, WS10 8QHTerracedFreehold£160,000
24 Oct 202512, Stanbury Avenue, Wednesbury, WS10 8QQSemi-DetachedFreehold£185,000

Schools

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

Nearby primary and secondary schools for WS10 8WB
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miSecondaryGrace Academy DarlastonAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.4 miPrimaryPinfold Street Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.5 miSecondarySt Thomas More Catholic School, WillenhallVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for WS10 8WB
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.4 miAldiBurns Road, Wednesbury, WS10 8SRWalking directions to Aldi

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 8WB, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Chris Bott

Darlaston South - 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
WardDarlaston SouthE05001309
ParishWalsall, unparished areaE43000184
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Darlaston WestE02002147
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Walsall 038AE01010310
Police ForceWest Midlands
Postcode Introduced2019-07-01

Frequently asked questions about WS10 8WB

Is WS10 8WB (Darlaston West) safe?

The area around WS10 8WB 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.

What is the average house price near WS10 8WB?

The median sale price around WS10 8WB in Darlaston West is £195,500 (about £226 per square foot) based on 106 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near WS10 8WB?

There are 12 schools close to WS10 8WB, including Grace Academy Darlaston (Good), Pinfold Street Primary School (Good) and St Thomas More Catholic School, Willenhall (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to WS10 8WB?

The closest station to WS10 8WB is Loxdale (West Midlands Metro), about 1,207 m away, serving the West Midlands Metro line.

How deprived is the area around WS10 8WB?

WS10 8WB 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).

Who represents WS10 8WB (Darlaston West) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Wolverhampton South East covering WS10 8WB is Pat McFadden (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Chris Bott (Labour Party).