Postcode WS10 9JQ 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 Central area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 93.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with 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 Darlaston South is £207,500 (around £232 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £170,000 and £238,500. The nearest station is Darlaston, about 0.8 miles away. There are 11 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Kings Hill Park.
Darlaston Central has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,062 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 18% most deprived areas in England.
Darlaston Central has a high crime rate, with approximately 93.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 43.3% 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 Central is £43,657 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 268 ft away from WS10 9JQ.
Darlaston Central near WS10 9JQ 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 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 mi | Darlaston | N/A | Walking directions to Darlaston |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Kings Hill Park | Medium | Walking directions to Kings Hill Park |
| 0.1 mi | Victoria Park | Small | Walking directions to Victoria Park |
| 0.5 mi | Owen Park | Small | Walking directions to Owen Park |
Based on 99 recent sales, the median property price is £207,500 (about £232 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 | 47 | £208,000 | £237 |
| Terraced | 33 | £192,000 | £210 |
| 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 37 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WS10 9JQ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Jan 2026 | 50, Birmingham Street, Wednesbury, WS10 9JQ | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £245,000 | |
| 27 Mar 2026 | 6A, York Crescent, Wednesbury, WS10 9JJ | Detached | Freehold | £270,000 | |
| 16 Nov 2025 | 19, York Crescent, Wednesbury, WS10 9JJ | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £245,000 | |
| 19 Jun 2026 | 79, Centenary Lane, Wednesbury, WS10 7UD | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £270,000 | |
| 05 Dec 2025 | 95, Centenary Lane, Wednesbury, WS10 7UD | Terraced | Freehold | £192,000 |
In the WS10 9JQ postcode area, located within Darlaston Central, there are 11 primary and 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Primary | Kings Hill Primary School | Community school | Outstanding Area360 rating. Inspected 16 Jun 2026. | |
| 0.4 mi | Primary | Old Church Church of England C Primary School | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 21 May 2024. | |
| 0.4 mi | Primary | Old Park Primary School | Foundation school | Outstanding Ofsted rating. Inspected 21 May 2024. |
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of WS10 9JQ
| 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 9JQ, 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 9JQ records about 93 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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, vehicle crime and criminal damage and arson.
The median sale price around WS10 9JQ in Darlaston South is £207,500 (about £232 per square foot) based on 99 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 13 schools close to WS10 9JQ, including Kings Hill Primary School (Outstanding), Old Church Church of England C Primary School (Good) and Old Park Primary School (Outstanding). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to WS10 9JQ is Darlaston, about 1,230 m away.
WS10 9JQ scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 6,062 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 9JQ is Pat McFadden (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Chris Bott (Labour Party).