WS10 8AE is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Crescent Road, 0.3km from Darlaston in Darlaston. Administratively it sits within Bentley and Darlaston North ward and the Walsall South constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, WS10 8AE is many residents of this subgroup are born in eu countries, but uk-born members are also more common than elsewhere in the group. many residents identify with the pakistani ethnic group. residents are more likely than members of other subgroups to reside in properties that are not flats, to declare no religious affiliation and to identify as being of mixed or multiple ethnicities. the members of the subgroup are educated to lower levels than the group average. By day, the area transitions to a multiethnic urban high streets character: urban high streets with mixed ethnicity and businesses. An average age of 36 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 27% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 54% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Walsall. Full-time employment stands at 23% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 68 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for WS10 8AE are sourced from Output Area E00051846 (shared with 22 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CRESCENT ROAD, WS10 8AE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CRESCENT ROAD, WS10 8AE.
367
36
£ 34,400 /yr
38%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WS10 8AE falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Cultural diversity defines WS10 8AE — 54% of the population identifies from a non-white background, making this a vibrant, multicultural neighbourhood with strong community networks. Average age 36 adds energy — an active, young multicultural community.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WS10 8AE. The average age is 36.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around WS10 8AE is moderate at 68 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Kings Hill Primary School
Old Church Church of England C Primary School
Pinfold Street Primary School
Rowley View Nursery School
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Darlaston
Salisbury Primary School
Woods Bank Academy
Old Park Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
23 nearby- Anmol Sweet Shop0.1 km
- Darlaston Post Office0.1 km
- Peak Pharmacy1.0 km
- Premier Local0.5 km
- Rose Park Off Licence & General Stor0.8 km
- + 18 more
Pub, NightClub
17 nearby- Cottage Spring0.8 km
- Darlaston Community Association (Sp1.0 km
- King George V0.8 km
- Chameleons0.1 km
- Jacqueline Jones0.8 km
- + 12 more
Restaurant, Cafe
11 nearby- Ollies Cafe & Diner0.5 km
- Bun It0.1 km
- Compass Group UK and Ireland0.1 km
- Flavours0.3 km
- Walsall Housing Group0.3 km
- + 6 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Heron Foods0.1 km
- Asda Stores0.1 km
Takeaway Shop
17 nearby- Bek's Fish Bar0.5 km
- Le Italiano Pizza0.1 km
- Sunny`s0.7 km
- Yuyi Dragon0.6 km
- Golden Garden0.2 km
- + 12 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bescot Stadium2.9 km
- Walsall3.8 km
- Coseley4.3 km
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Postcode Profile: WS108AE · Data under Open Government Licence