Postcode Analysis Walsall, West Midlands

HAYCOCK PLACE, WS10 8PQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HAYCOCK PLACE, WS10 8PQ.

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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 8PQ 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

With 40% social renting, WS10 8PQ is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. The 36-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.

home £196,250 median price shield Safety 2/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

WS10 8PQ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Haycock Place, 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 8PQ is a diverse suburb with younger adults and first-time buyers, good starter homes. By day, the area transitions to a non-metropolitan suburban areas character: white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. 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. 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 71 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £196k, up 1.3% 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 8PQ 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 8PQ. 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

£ 195,000

3 sales · Mean £ 177,500

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

Crime around WS10 8PQ is moderate at 71 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 offences131
Shoplifting105
Criminal damage and arson42
Vehicle crime35
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 pupils1.0 km
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St Giles Church of England Primary School

Good441 pupils1.1 km
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Pinfold Street Primary School

Good420 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

10 nearby
  • Darlaston Town Hall1.0 km
  • The Scabby Oss Café1.0 km
  • Dan's Grill and Curry Ltd0.7 km
  • Garros Bar & Grill Ltd0.7 km
  • Young's Cafe0.7 km
  • + 5 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Asda Stores0.9 km
  • Tesco0.5 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 Takeaway0.2 km
  • Veggie Chulla1.0 km
  • + 5 more
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Retailers - Other

17 nearby
  • A1 Service Station Ltd0.5 km
  • HUSSNAINS CONVENIENCE STORE0.5 km
  • Karu's0.6 km
  • Rough Hay Post Office0.4 km
  • Sahil Sweets & Snacks1.0 km
  • + 12 more
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Pub, NightClub

15 nearby
  • The Robin Hood1.0 km
  • Yale Sports & Social Club0.9 km
  • Green Dragon0.9 km
  • Jacqueline Jones0.8 km
  • Swan Inn1.0 km
  • + 10 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bescot Stadium3.8 km
  • Walsall4.1 km
  • Coseley4.4 km