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WS10 9LE

Butcroft Gardens

Darlaston South

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Overview

Postcode WS10 9LE 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 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 nearest station is Darlaston, about 0.7 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.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
93
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
43.3%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

9/10

Darlaston Central has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,062 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 18% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Darlaston Central has a high crime rate, with approximately 93.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

43.3%

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.

Income level

3/10

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

Noise Level

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 237 ft away from WS10 9LE.

Flood risk

No risk

Darlaston Central near WS10 9LE 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 9LE
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.7 mi

Darlaston

N/A

Walking directions to Darlaston

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for WS10 9LE
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miKings Hill ParkMediumWalking directions to Kings Hill Park
0.1 miVictoria ParkSmallWalking directions to Victoria Park
0.4 miOwen ParkSmallWalking directions to Owen Park

Area Profile

Population
389
Population density
6,408.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
47.28(+22%)
Vehicle crime
14.07(+116%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.02(+24%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.86(-36%)
Public order
6.86(+13%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
197
50.77%
Indian
51
13.14%
Pakistani
41
10.57%
Bangladeshi
30
7.73%
Other White
13
3.35%
Total population: 388

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
100
34.36%
Level 4+ (Degree)
54
18.56%
Level 3 (A level)
48
16.49%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
35
12.03%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
33
11.34%
Total 16+ residents: 291

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
44
29.33%
Social rents from council
33
22%
Other social rented
32
21.33%
Owns with a mortgage
29
19.33%
Private landlord or letting agency
10
6.67%
Total households: 150

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 40 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WS10 9LE.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WS10 9LE
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
23 Jan 202650, Birmingham Street, Wednesbury, WS10 9JQSemi-DetachedFreehold£245,000
27 Mar 20266A, York Crescent, Wednesbury, WS10 9JJDetachedFreehold£270,000
16 Nov 202519, York Crescent, Wednesbury, WS10 9JJSemi-DetachedFreehold£245,000
28 Mar 202543, Walsall Road, Wednesbury, WS10 9JSDetachedFreehold£175,000
19 Jun 202679, Centenary Lane, Wednesbury, WS10 7UDSemi-DetachedFreehold£270,000

Schools

In the WS10 9LE postcode area, located within Darlaston Central, there are 11 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for WS10 9LE
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryKings Hill Primary SchoolCommunity school

Outstanding

0.4 miPrimarySalisbury Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.4 miPrimaryOld Church Church of England C Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled school

Good

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WS10 9LE

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for WS10 9LE
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 9LE, 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 CentralE02002145
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Walsall 036CE01010311
Police ForceWest Midlands
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about WS10 9LE

Is WS10 9LE (Darlaston Central) safe?

The area around WS10 9LE 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, criminal damage and arson and vehicle crime.

What is the average house price near WS10 9LE?

The median sale price around WS10 9LE in Darlaston Central is £195,500 (about £226 per square foot) based on 106 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near WS10 9LE?

There are 13 schools close to WS10 9LE, 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.

What is the nearest station to WS10 9LE?

The closest station to WS10 9LE is Darlaston, about 1,176 m away.

How deprived is the area around WS10 9LE?

WS10 9LE 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).

Who represents WS10 9LE (Darlaston Central) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Wolverhampton South East covering WS10 9LE is Pat McFadden (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Chris Bott (Labour Party).