Postcode Analysis Walsall, West Midlands

VICTORIA ROAD, WS10 8AA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for VICTORIA ROAD, WS10 8AA.

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Population

367

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Avg Age

36

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Avg Income

£ 34,400 /yr

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Employed

38%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: WS10 8AA 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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2/10
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4/10
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6/10
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2/10
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9/10
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1/10
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2/10
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3/10
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5/10
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Area Character

WS10 8AA has a highly multicultural community character — 54% of residents are from non-white backgrounds, reflecting one of the more diverse neighbourhoods in the district. Average age 36 adds energy — an active, young multicultural community.

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

WS10 8AA is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Victoria Road, 0.3km from Leys, The in Darlaston. Administratively it sits within Bentley and Darlaston North ward and the Walsall South constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, WS10 8AA is many residents of this subgroup are born in eu countries, but uk-born members are also more common than elsewhere in the group. many residents identify with the pakistani ethnic group. residents are more likely than members of other subgroups to reside in properties that are not flats, to declare no religious affiliation and to identify as being of mixed or multiple ethnicities. the members of the subgroup are educated to lower levels than the group average. During the day, urban high streets with mixed ethnicity and businesses. A balanced community with an average age of 36 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 27% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 54% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Walsall. Full-time employment stands at 23% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 61 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £100k, 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 8AA are sourced from Output Area E00051846 (shared with 22 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 8AA. The average age is 36.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British45.5%
Asian / British Asian37.6%
Black / African / Caribbean7.9%
Other / Mixed9.0%

Economic Activity

38%Active
FT: 23%
Unemployed: 3%
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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

Terraced

£ 100,000

2 sales · Mean £ 100,000

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

Crime around WS10 8AA is moderate at 61 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 offences181
Vehicle crime57
Criminal damage and arson48
Shoplifting32
Anti-social behaviour30

school Local Schools

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Old Church Church of England C Primary School

Good424 pupils0.4 km
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Kings Hill Primary School

Outstanding459 pupils0.5 km
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Darlaston

Requires Improvement224 pupils0.6 km
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Pinfold Street Primary School

Good420 pupils0.6 km
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Rowley View Nursery School

Outstanding141 pupils0.7 km
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Woods Bank Academy

Requires Improvement392 pupils0.7 km
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Salisbury Primary School

Good319 pupils0.8 km
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Old Park Primary School

Outstanding466 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

24 nearby
  • Al-Saqib Express0.5 km
  • The 1:1Diet by CWP with Marie Jarvis0.6 km
  • Boots The Chemist Ltd0.1 km
  • Cresswell0.3 km
  • Darlaston Cake and Sweet Shop0.2 km
  • + 19 more
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Pub, NightClub

17 nearby
  • Chameleons0.1 km
  • Jacqueline Jones0.7 km
  • Swan Inn0.0 km
  • The Crown Bar & Grill0.3 km
  • The Frying Pan0.2 km
  • + 12 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

11 nearby
  • Bun It0.3 km
  • Compass Group UK and Ireland0.1 km
  • Flavours0.3 km
  • Walsall Housing Group0.3 km
  • Sapphire Suite Restaurant0.7 km
  • + 6 more
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Takeaway Shop

18 nearby
  • Golden Garden0.3 km
  • L & S Middleton0.2 km
  • Rainbow Fish Bar0.3 km
  • Simla Indian Takeaway0.9 km
  • The King Pizza / Chick-n run0.6 km
  • + 13 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Heron Foods0.1 km
  • Asda Stores0.1 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bescot Stadium3.0 km
  • Walsall3.8 km
  • Coseley4.3 km