Postcode Analysis Walsall, West Midlands

WS10 7BJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WS10 7BJ.

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Population

335

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Avg Age

36

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Avg Income

£ 35,600 /yr

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Employed

44%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: WS10 7BJ 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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6/10
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9/10
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7/10
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1/10
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6/10
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1/10
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2/10
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2/10
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10/10
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Area Character

WS10 7BJ has a significant social housing presence — 47% 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 7BJ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.1km from Cock Heath in Darlaston. Administratively it sits within Darlaston South ward and the Walsall South constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, WS10 7BJ is a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a industrial units zone — non-white workforce in manufacturing and transport. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 36) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 47% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 30 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. 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 7BJ are sourced from Output Area E00052098 (shared with 18 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 7BJ. The average age is 35.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British77.1%
Asian / British Asian17.2%
Black / African / Caribbean3.6%
Other / Mixed2.1%

Economic Activity

44%Active
FT: 26%
Unemployed: 5%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

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

WS10 7BJ has low crime rates — 30 incidents 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.

Violence and sexual offences33
Vehicle crime13
Criminal damage and arson6
Burglary5
Public order4

school Local Schools

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Holyhead Primary Academy

Good214 pupils0.6 km
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Rowley View Nursery School

Outstanding141 pupils0.7 km
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Moorcroft Wood Primary School

Good258 pupils0.7 km
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Pinfold Street Primary School

Good420 pupils0.9 km
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Old Park Primary School

Outstanding466 pupils1.1 km
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Gospel Oak School

Inadequate1261 pupils1.2 km
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Kings Hill Primary School

Outstanding459 pupils1.2 km
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Old Church Church of England C Primary School

Good424 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

7 nearby
  • Ollies Cafe & Diner0.9 km
  • The Fiery Grill & Curry1.0 km
  • The Metal Centre0.0 km
  • Adient Seating (Servest Catering)0.7 km
  • Warburtons Limited Canteen0.7 km
  • + 2 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

5 nearby
  • Yuyi Dragon0.8 km
  • New Chop Suey House1.0 km
  • The King Pizza / Chick-n run0.8 km
  • Darlaston Chippy0.9 km
  • Glyn Fish Bar0.8 km
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Retailers - Other

7 nearby
  • S&R News & Booze0.2 km
  • Bilston Road Supermarket0.9 km
  • The 1:1Diet by CWP with Marie Jarvis0.8 km
  • Wednesbury Service Station0.4 km
  • Wednesbury Service Station0.4 km
  • + 2 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • The Roost0.9 km
  • Red Lion0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bescot Stadium3.3 km
  • Coseley3.4 km
  • Tipton3.5 km