Postcode WS10 8YJ 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 moderate crime levels, with around 58.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Darlaston Central is £35,000 per year. The nearest station is Bescot Stadium located about 2.1 miles away. There are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest small park is Owen Park.
Darlaston Central has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,355 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 22% most deprived areas in England.
Darlaston Central has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 58.5 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 13.1% 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 of residents in Darlaston Central is £35,000 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 147 ft away from WS10 8YJ.
Darlaston Central near WS10 8YJ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Bescot Stadium located about 2.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Owen Park | Small | Walking directions to Owen Park |
Based on 68 recent sales, the median property price is £182,500 in Bentley and Darlaston North area, with individual transactions ranging from £55,000 up to £321,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 9 | £270,000 |
| Flats | 2 | £92,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 34 | £187,500 |
| Terraced | 23 | £175,000 |
10 year median price trend in Bentley and Darlaston North
In the WS10 8YJ postcode area, located within Darlaston Central, there are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WS10 8YJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Tesco | Downs Road, Walsall, WV13 2PZ | Walking directions to Tesco |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.