Postcode Analysis Walsall, West Midlands

KENNEDY CRESCENT, WS10 8PH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for KENNEDY CRESCENT, WS10 8PH.

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Population

349

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Avg Age

36

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Avg Income

£ 35,000 /yr

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Employed

33%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: WS10 8PH falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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2/10
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7/10
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8/10
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1/10
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8/10
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1/10
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1/10
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3/10
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5/10
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Area Character

Social renting makes up 40% of tenure in WS10 8PH — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. The 36-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population. Property prices are trending up 5.3% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

WS10 8PH is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Kennedy Crescent, 0.2km from Hay, Rough in Darlaston. Administratively it sits within Darlaston South ward and the Walsall South constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, WS10 8PH is a diverse suburb with younger adults and first-time buyers, good starter homes. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. A balanced community with an average age of 36 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 40% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 21% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 77 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £187k, up 5.3% year-on-year. 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 8PH are sourced from Output Area E00052112 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WS10 8PH. The average age is 35.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British80.8%
Asian / British Asian13.5%
Black / African / Caribbean1.1%
Other / Mixed4.6%

Economic Activity

33%Active
FT: 21%
Unemployed: 4%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 185,000

5 sales · Mean £ 172,199

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around WS10 8PH is moderate at 77 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences144
Shoplifting104
Criminal damage and arson39
Vehicle crime30
Anti-social behaviour20

school Local Schools

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Woods Bank Academy

Requires Improvement392 pupils0.3 km
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Darlaston

Requires Improvement224 pupils0.4 km
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Old Church Church of England C Primary School

Good424 pupils0.7 km
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Grace Academy Darlaston

Good984 pupils0.7 km
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St Thomas More Catholic School, Willenhall

Good1470 pupils0.9 km
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Shepwell Short Stay School (PRU-Medical)

Good35 pupils1.1 km
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Pinfold Street Primary School

Good420 pupils1.1 km
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St Giles Church of England Primary School

Good441 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

10 nearby
  • Darlaston Town Hall0.9 km
  • The Scabby Oss Café0.9 km
  • Dan's Grill and Curry Ltd0.8 km
  • Garros Bar & Grill Ltd0.8 km
  • Young's Cafe0.7 km
  • + 5 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Asda Stores0.9 km
  • Heron Foods1.0 km
  • Tesco0.6 km
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Takeaway Shop

10 nearby
  • Green's Chippy0.7 km
  • Monmos@Darlaston0.7 km
  • L & S Middleton0.8 km
  • Simla Indian Takeaway0.1 km
  • Bek's Fish Bar1.0 km
  • + 5 more
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Retailers - Other

19 nearby
  • A1 Service Station Ltd0.5 km
  • Boots The Chemist Ltd1.0 km
  • HUSSNAINS CONVENIENCE STORE0.4 km
  • Karu's0.6 km
  • Rough Hay Post Office0.4 km
  • + 14 more
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Pub, NightClub

15 nearby
  • Yale Sports & Social Club0.9 km
  • Green Dragon0.9 km
  • Chameleons1.0 km
  • Jacqueline Jones0.7 km
  • Swan Inn0.9 km
  • + 10 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bescot Stadium3.8 km
  • Walsall4.1 km
  • Coseley4.3 km