Postcode Analysis Walsall, West Midlands

CHAFERY DRIVE, WS10 7TH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHAFERY DRIVE, WS10 7TH.

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Population

460

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Avg Age

30

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Avg Income

£ 35,000 /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 7TH 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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5/10
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8/10
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6/10
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3/10
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7/10
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3/10
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2/10
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3/10
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10/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates WS10 7TH — age 30, 52% ownership, 19% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £215k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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

WS10 7TH is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Chafery Drive, 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 7TH 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: Average house prices are around £215k. 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 7TH are sourced from Output Area E00177408 (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 7TH. 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

White / British58.9%
Asian / British Asian18.2%
Black / African / Caribbean10.1%
Other / Mixed12.9%

Economic Activity

44%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 4%
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Area Vibe: Youthful and transient. Characterized by young adults and early-career individuals predominantly living in rental accommodation.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 183,500

6 sales · Mean £ 191,166

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

WS10 7TH 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.

Violence and sexual offences117
Vehicle crime20
Other theft17
Criminal damage and arson15
Anti-social behaviour12

school Local Schools

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Rowley View Nursery School

Outstanding141 pupils0.4 km
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Pinfold Street Primary School

Good420 pupils0.6 km
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Kings Hill Primary School

Outstanding459 pupils0.6 km
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Old Park Primary School

Outstanding466 pupils0.7 km
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Holyhead Primary Academy

Good214 pupils0.8 km
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Old Church Church of England C Primary School

Good424 pupils0.9 km
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St Mary's Catholic Primary School

Good230 pupils1.1 km
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Moorcroft Wood Primary School

Good258 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

15 nearby
  • Anmol Sweet Shop0.6 km
  • Darlaston Post Office0.8 km
  • Wednesbury Service Station0.6 km
  • Wednesbury Service Station0.6 km
  • The Drink Shop0.6 km
  • + 10 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

9 nearby
  • Ollies Cafe & Diner0.6 km
  • The Metal Centre0.6 km
  • Bab's Cafe0.4 km
  • Darlaston Town Hall0.8 km
  • The Scabby Oss Café0.8 km
  • + 4 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Heron Foods0.7 km
  • Asda Stores0.8 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

14 nearby
  • Bek's Fish Bar0.7 km
  • Le Italiano Pizza0.8 km
  • Sunny`s0.9 km
  • Yuyi Dragon0.2 km
  • Hot and Crusty0.7 km
  • + 9 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

12 nearby
  • Darlaston Sports & Labour Club0.9 km
  • Red Lion0.8 km
  • Horse & Jockey0.7 km
  • Green Dragon0.8 km
  • Old Blue Ball1.0 km
  • + 7 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bescot Stadium2.9 km
  • Coseley3.9 km
  • Tipton4.1 km