WS10 7SL is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Phoenix Rise, 0.4km from Darlaston in Darlaston. Administratively it sits within Darlaston South ward and the Walsall South constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, WS10 7SL is a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. The daytime character shifts — non-white workforce in manufacturing and transport. An average age of 30 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 28% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 41% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Walsall.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 43 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £48k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 11.4% 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 7SL are sourced from Output Area E00177408 (shared with 18 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PHOENIX RISE, WS10 7SL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PHOENIX RISE, WS10 7SL.
460
30
£ 35,000 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WS10 7SL 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.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates WS10 7SL — age 30, 52% ownership, 19% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £48k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending up 11.4% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WS10 7SL. The average age is 29.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Youthful and transient. Characterized by young adults and early-career individuals predominantly living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 49,975
8 sales · Mean £ 48,128
Semi-Detached
£ 120,000
1 sales · Mean £ 120,000
Terraced
£ 91,500
1 sales · Mean £ 91,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
WS10 7SL has low crime rates — 43 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.
school Local Schools
Old Park Primary School
Kings Hill Primary School
Rowley View Nursery School
Holyhead Primary Academy
Pinfold Street Primary School
St Mary's Catholic Primary School
Old Church Church of England C Primary School
Albert Pritchard Infant School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
15 nearby- Darlaston Sports & Labour Club1.0 km
- Red Lion1.0 km
- Old Blue Ball0.8 km
- The Black Horse0.4 km
- Horse & Jockey0.7 km
- + 10 more
Restaurant, Cafe
9 nearby- Bab's Cafe0.5 km
- Darlaston Town Hall0.8 km
- The Scabby Oss Café0.8 km
- Ollies Cafe & Diner0.7 km
- The Metal Centre0.7 km
- + 4 more
Takeaway Shop
15 nearby- Hot and Crusty0.7 km
- Kiran's0.9 km
- Lucky Star Pizza and New Tender Chicken0.7 km
- Gourmet Grubz / Spice Hut0.7 km
- The King Pizza / Chick-n run0.2 km
- + 10 more
Retailers - Other
19 nearby- The Drink Shop0.6 km
- Anmol Sweet Shop0.6 km
- Darlaston Post Office0.8 km
- Premier0.9 km
- McColls0.9 km
- + 14 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Asda Stores0.8 km
- Heron Foods0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bescot Stadium2.7 km
- Tame Bridge Parkway4.0 km
- Walsall4.0 km
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Postcode Profile: WS107SL · Data under Open Government Licence