Postcode WV14 8LU 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 West area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 108.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Darlaston West is £35,600 per year. The nearest station is Coseley located about 1.7 miles away. There are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.
Darlaston West has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,136 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 13% most deprived areas in England.
Darlaston West has a high crime rate, with approximately 108.6 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 44.6% 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 West is £35,600 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 267 ft away from WV14 8LU.
Darlaston West near WV14 8LU has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Coseley located about 1.7 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 96 recent sales, the median property price is £195,000 in Darlaston South area, with individual transactions ranging from £52,000 up to £355,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 11 | £280,000 |
| Flats | 9 | £92,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 52 | £189,500 |
| Terraced | 24 | £192,500 |
10 year median price trend in Darlaston South
In the WV14 8LU postcode area, located within Darlaston West, there are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WV14 8LU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Aldi | Burns Road, Walsall, WS10 8SR | Walking directions to Aldi |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.