Postcode WS10 9LB 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 East area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 170.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.8× the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Darlaston East is £41,565 per year. The nearest station is Darlaston, about 0.6 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 East has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,188 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 10% most deprived areas in England.
Darlaston East has a very high crime rate, with approximately 170.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 9.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 34.6% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Darlaston East is £41,565 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 154 ft away from WS10 9LB.
Darlaston East near WS10 9LB 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 0.6 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | Darlaston | N/A | Walking directions to Darlaston |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Kings Hill Park | Medium | Walking directions to Kings Hill Park |
| 0.2 mi | Victoria Park | Small | Walking directions to Victoria Park |
| 0.4 mi | Owen Park | Small | Walking directions to Owen Park |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 8 | £307,500 | £268 |
| Semi-Detached | 40 | £194,250 | £233 |
| Terraced | 22 | £167,500 | £189 |
| Flats | 4 | £101,000 | £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 | £190,000 | £165,000 |
| 2026 | £310,000 | £108,500 | £212,500 | £170,000 |
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 | £225 | £192 |
| 2026 | £261 | £166 | £239 | £203 |
There were 45 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WS10 9LB.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 May 2025 | 24, Hill Street, Wednesbury, WS10 9LB | Detached | Freehold | £280,000 | |
| 14 May 2025 | 66, Hill Street, Wednesbury, WS10 9LD | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £199,000 | |
| 29 Apr 2025 | 28, Alexandra Road, Wednesbury, WS10 9LH | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £112,000 | |
| 07 Mar 2025 | 28, Alexandra Road, Wednesbury, WS10 9LH | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £115,000 | |
| 28 Mar 2025 | 70, Alexandra Road, Wednesbury, WS10 9LJ | Detached | Leasehold | £170,000 |
In the WS10 9LB postcode area, located within Darlaston East, there are 11 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WS10 9LB
| 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 9LB, 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 9LB records about 171 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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 9LB in Darlaston East is £187,000 (about £228 per square foot) based on 74 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 13 schools close to WS10 9LB, including Kings Hill Primary School (Outstanding), Salisbury Primary School (Good) and Old Church Church of England C Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to WS10 9LB is Darlaston, about 995 m away.
WS10 9LB scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 3,188 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 9LB is Pat McFadden (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Lucie Jane Nahal (Labour Party).