Postcode Analysis Walsall, West Midlands

BANFIELD ROAD, WS10 7QU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BANFIELD ROAD, WS10 7QU.

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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 7QU 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

Social renting makes up 47% of tenure in WS10 7QU — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal. Property prices are trending up 29.9% year-on-year.

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

WS10 7QU is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Banfield Road, 0.2km from Cock Heath in Darlaston. Administratively it sits within Darlaston South ward and the Walsall South constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, WS10 7QU is a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. During the day, non-white workforce in manufacturing and transport. A balanced community with an average age of 36 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 47% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 34 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £142k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 29.9% 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 7QU 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 7QU. 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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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

£ 130,400

8 sales · Mean £ 127,662

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

WS10 7QU has low crime rates — 34 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 offences72
Vehicle crime15
Other theft13
Anti-social behaviour8
Public order8

school Local Schools

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Rowley View Nursery School

Outstanding141 pupils0.4 km
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Pinfold Street Primary School

Good420 pupils0.7 km
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Holyhead Primary Academy

Good214 pupils0.8 km
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Moorcroft Wood Primary School

Good258 pupils0.8 km
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Old Park Primary School

Outstanding466 pupils1.0 km
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Kings Hill Primary School

Outstanding459 pupils1.1 km
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Old Church Church of England C Primary School

Good424 pupils1.1 km
S

Gospel Oak School

Inadequate1261 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

12 nearby
  • Anmol Sweet Shop0.9 km
  • Boots The Chemist Ltd1.0 km
  • Darlaston Cake and Sweet Shop0.9 km
  • Moxley Supermarket0.9 km
  • Ruby General Store0.8 km
  • + 7 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

7 nearby
  • Ollies Cafe & Diner0.7 km
  • The Metal Centre0.2 km
  • Adient Seating (Servest Catering)0.9 km
  • Bun It0.9 km
  • Flavours0.8 km
  • + 2 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Heron Foods1.0 km
  • Aldi0.9 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

13 nearby
  • Bek's Fish Bar0.8 km
  • Sunny`s0.9 km
  • Yuyi Dragon0.6 km
  • Golden Garden0.8 km
  • Rainbow Fish Bar0.8 km
  • + 8 more
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Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • Chameleons1.0 km
  • The Crown Bar & Grill0.9 km
  • Red Lion0.5 km
  • The Black Horse1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bescot Stadium3.3 km
  • Coseley3.5 km
  • Tipton3.7 km