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WS10 9RH

Franchise Street

Bentley and Darlaston North

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Detailed insights for WS10 9RH

Overview

Postcode WS10 9RH 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 107.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.1× 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 0.5 miles away. There are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
107
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
57.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Medium

Deprivation level

10/10

Darlaston East has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,933 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 9% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Darlaston East has a very high crime rate, with approximately 107.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

57.8%

Approximately 57.8% 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.

Income level

2/10

The average income per household in Darlaston East is £41,565 per year.

Noise Level

Medium

Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 32 ft away from WS10 9RH.

Flood risk

No risk

Darlaston East near WS10 9RH 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 0.5 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for WS10 9RH
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.5 mi

Darlaston

N/A

Walking directions to Darlaston

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
575
Population density
2,813.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
47.22(+22%)
Other theft
20.17(+254%)
Criminal damage and arson
13.77(+89%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.89(-36%)
Burglary
5.9(+45%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
206
35.83%
African
128
22.26%
Indian
64
11.13%
Pakistani
51
8.87%
Bangladeshi
48
8.35%
Total population: 575

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
77
21.33%
No qualifications
76
21.05%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
76
21.05%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
56
15.51%
Level 3 (A level)
55
15.24%
Total 16+ residents: 361

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
71
42.77%
Owns outright
25
15.06%
Social rents from council
25
15.06%
Private landlord or letting agency
21
12.65%
Owns with a mortgage
20
12.05%
Total households: 166

Property prices in Bentley and Darlaston North

Median price£187,000
Price per sq ft£228
Sales (last 12 months)74
Typical range (middle 50%)£160K – £234K

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Bentley and Darlaston North over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached8£307,500£268
Semi-Detached40£194,250£233
Terraced22£167,500£189
Flats4£101,000£156

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Bentley and Darlaston North

Sale price

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

Price per sq ft

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

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Bentley and Darlaston North in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 26 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WS10 9RH.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WS10 9RH
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
14 Jul 2025186, Franchise Street, Wednesbury, WS10 9RHSemi-DetachedFreehold£230,000
09 May 2025182, Franchise Street, Wednesbury, WS10 9RHSemi-DetachedFreehold£185,000
01 May 202646, Westbury Avenue, Wednesbury, WS10 9RUSemi-DetachedFreehold£194,000
11 Jul 202524, Cook Street, Wednesbury, WS10 9RRSemi-DetachedFreehold£185,000
19 Nov 202511, Spirit Mews, Wednesbury, WS10 9BFTerracedFreehold£189,000

Schools

In the WS10 9RH postcode area, located within Darlaston East, there are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for WS10 9RH
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimarySalisbury Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.4 miPrimaryKings Hill Primary SchoolCommunity school

Outstanding

0.5 miPrimaryAlbert Pritchard Infant SchoolFoundation school

Good

Local amenities

No Supermarkets & Convenience Stores nearby

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 9RH, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Lucie Jane Nahal

Bentley and Darlaston North - 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
ParishWalsall, unparished areaE43000184
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Darlaston EastE02002142
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Walsall 033DE01010265
Police ForceWest Midlands
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about WS10 9RH

Is WS10 9RH (Darlaston East) safe?

The area around WS10 9RH records about 107 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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.

What is the average house price near WS10 9RH?

The median sale price around WS10 9RH in Darlaston East is £187,000 (about £228 per square foot) based on 74 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near WS10 9RH?

There are 13 schools close to WS10 9RH, including Salisbury Primary School (Good), Kings Hill Primary School (Outstanding) and Albert Pritchard Infant School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to WS10 9RH?

The closest station to WS10 9RH is Darlaston, about 760 m away.

How deprived is the area around WS10 9RH?

WS10 9RH scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 2,933 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents WS10 9RH (Darlaston East) in Parliament and on the local council?

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