Postcode Analysis Walsall, West Midlands

PARK STREET, WS10 8PX House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PARK STREET, WS10 8PX.

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Population

283

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Avg Age

38

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Avg Income

£ 35,600 /yr

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Employed

31%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: WS10 8PX 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.

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5/10
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3/10
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7/10
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1/10
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9/10
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1/10
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1/10
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1/10
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10/10
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Area Character

WS10 8PX has a significant social housing presence — 68% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.

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

WS10 8PX is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Park Street, 0.1km from Catherine Cross in Darlaston. Administratively it sits within Darlaston South ward and the Walsall South constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, WS10 8PX is a high-density area of young ethnic minority families, mostly in flats. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. A balanced community with an average age of 38 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 68% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 19% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 48 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £128k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the 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 8PX are sourced from Output Area E00052127 (shared with 3 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 8PX. The average age is 38.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British79.3%
Asian / British Asian3.9%
Black / African / Caribbean5.3%
Other / Mixed11.6%

Economic Activity

31%Active
FT: 19%
Unemployed: 4%
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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.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 130,000

5 sales · Mean £ 129,400

Terraced

£ 117,500

2 sales · Mean £ 117,500

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

WS10 8PX has low crime rates — 48 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences140
Criminal damage and arson33
Anti-social behaviour21
Other theft20
Vehicle crime20

school Local Schools

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Pinfold Street Primary School

Good420 pupils0.1 km
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Rowley View Nursery School

Outstanding141 pupils0.4 km
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Old Church Church of England C Primary School

Good424 pupils0.4 km
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Grace Academy Darlaston

Good984 pupils0.7 km
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Woods Bank Academy

Requires Improvement392 pupils0.8 km
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Darlaston

Requires Improvement224 pupils0.9 km
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Kings Hill Primary School

Outstanding459 pupils1.0 km
P

Moorcroft Wood Primary School

Good258 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

21 nearby
  • Best One1.0 km
  • Brutons Pharmacy Moxley0.9 km
  • The Drink Shop0.6 km
  • Boots The Chemist Ltd0.6 km
  • Cresswell0.8 km
  • + 16 more
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Pub, NightClub

13 nearby
  • Darlaston Conservative Club0.7 km
  • Darlaston Sports & Labour Club0.5 km
  • Herberts Tavern Bar & Grill0.3 km
  • Red Lion0.5 km
  • Chameleons0.6 km
  • + 8 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

10 nearby
  • Bab's Cafe0.9 km
  • The Munchbox0.7 km
  • Darlaston Town Hall0.7 km
  • The Scabby Oss Café0.6 km
  • Bun It0.6 km
  • + 5 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

17 nearby
  • Hot and Crusty0.6 km
  • Kiran's0.7 km
  • Lucky Star Pizza and New Tender Chicken0.4 km
  • Oceanic Fish Bar0.7 km
  • Gourmet Grubz / Spice Hut0.8 km
  • + 12 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Asda Stores0.6 km
  • Aldi0.7 km
  • Heron Foods0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bescot Stadium3.5 km
  • Coseley3.7 km
  • Tipton4.2 km