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WV14 8ND

Belmont Street

Darlaston South

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Detailed insights for WV14 8ND

Overview

Postcode WV14 8ND 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 high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 97.8 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 West is £42,581 per year. The nearest station is Bradley Lane (West Midlands Metro), about 0.2 miles away. There are 8 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
98
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
19.2%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Medium

Deprivation level

8/10

Darlaston West has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,476 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 23% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Darlaston West has a high crime rate, with approximately 97.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

19.2%

Approximately 19.2% 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 West is £42,581 per year.

Noise Level

Medium

Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 278 ft away from WV14 8ND.

Flood risk

No risk

Darlaston West near WV14 8ND has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Bradley Lane (West Midlands Metro) located about 0.2 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for WV14 8ND
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

Bradley Lane (West Midlands Metro)

West Midlands Metro

Walking directions to Bradley Lane (West Midlands Metro)
0.4 mi

Loxdale (West Midlands Metro)

West Midlands Metro

Walking directions to Loxdale (West Midlands Metro)
0.9 mi

Bilston Central (West Midlands Metro)

West Midlands Metro

Walking directions to Bilston Central (West Midlands Metro)

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
409
Population density
6,537.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
53.25(+38%)
Criminal damage and arson
13.31(+83%)
Anti-social behaviour
11.78(+9%)
Vehicle crime
11.78(+81%)
Other theft
7.17(+26%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
206
50.61%
Other White
87
21.38%
Indian
42
10.32%
Caribbean
19
4.67%
African
17
4.18%
Total population: 407

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
111
37.5%
Level 3 (A level)
53
17.91%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
48
16.22%
No qualifications
38
12.84%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
27
9.12%
Total 16+ residents: 296

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
112
74.17%
Other social rented
15
9.93%
Social rents from council
14
9.27%
Owns outright
7
4.64%
Private landlord or letting agency
3
1.99%
Total households: 151

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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WV14 8ND.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WV14 8ND
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
27 Jan 202626, Belmont Street, Bilston, WV14 8NDSemi-DetachedFreehold£320,000
30 Jun 202536, Belmont Street, Bilston, WV14 8NDDetachedFreehold£285,000
26 Nov 202510, Tilia Grove, Bilston, WV14 8NTDetachedFreehold£260,000
08 Apr 202637, Sorrel Drive, Bilston, WV14 8QNSemi-DetachedFreehold£208,000
29 Aug 202530, Sorrel Drive, Bilston, WV14 8QYSemi-DetachedFreehold£242,500

Schools

In the WV14 8ND postcode area, located within Darlaston West, there are 8 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for WV14 8ND
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.4 miPrimaryMoorcroft Wood Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.4 miPrimarySt Martin's Church of England Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.5 miPrimaryWilkinson Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WV14 8ND

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for WV14 8ND
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.4 miAldiBurns Road, Wednesbury, WS10 8SRWalking directions to Aldi
0.5 miTemple Street Convenience StoreBradley Street, Wolverhampton, WV14 0PAWalking directions to Temple Street Convenience Store

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 WV14 8ND, 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 WestE02002147
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Walsall 038EE01010315
Police ForceWest Midlands
Postcode Introduced2018-11-01

Frequently asked questions about WV14 8ND

Is WV14 8ND (Darlaston West) safe?

The area around WV14 8ND records about 98 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 anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near WV14 8ND?

The median sale price around WV14 8ND in Darlaston West is £195,500 (about £226 per square foot) based on 106 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near WV14 8ND?

There are 13 schools close to WV14 8ND, including Moorcroft Wood Primary School (Good), St Martin's Church of England Primary School (Good) and Wilkinson Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to WV14 8ND?

The closest station to WV14 8ND is Bradley Lane (West Midlands Metro), about 249 m away, serving the West Midlands Metro line.

How deprived is the area around WV14 8ND?

WV14 8ND scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 7,476 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents WV14 8ND (Darlaston West) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Wolverhampton South East covering WV14 8ND is Pat McFadden (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Chris Bott (Labour Party).