WS10 8DU is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Church Street, 0.2km 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 8DU is a high-density area of young ethnic minority families, mostly in flats. The daytime character shifts — non-white workforce in manufacturing and transport. With an average age of 45, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 55% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 23% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 77 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £280k. 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 8DU are sourced from Output Area E00051881 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CHURCH STREET, WS10 8DU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHURCH STREET, WS10 8DU.
289
45
£ 34,400 /yr
40%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WS10 8DU 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.
Area Character
WS10 8DU has a significant social housing presence — 55% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 45-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WS10 8DU. The average age is 45.3. 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: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 280,000
1 sales · Mean £ 280,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around WS10 8DU is moderate at 77 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 Church Church of England C Primary School
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Darlaston
Woods Bank Academy
Pinfold Street Primary School
Kings Hill Primary School
Rowley View Nursery School
Salisbury Primary School
Grace Academy Darlaston
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
24 nearby- The Drink Shop0.4 km
- Continental Food Stores0.8 km
- Al-Saqib Express0.6 km
- The 1:1Diet by CWP with Marie Jarvis0.9 km
- Boots The Chemist Ltd0.3 km
- + 19 more
Pub, NightClub
17 nearby- The Black Horse1.0 km
- Horse & Jockey0.4 km
- Green Dragon0.2 km
- Chameleons0.3 km
- Jacqueline Jones0.7 km
- + 12 more
Restaurant, Cafe
13 nearby- Darlaston Town Hall0.2 km
- The Breakfast Box0.8 km
- The Scabby Oss Café0.2 km
- Dan's Grill and Curry Ltd0.8 km
- Garros Bar & Grill Ltd0.8 km
- + 8 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Asda Stores0.2 km
- Heron Foods0.3 km
Takeaway Shop
18 nearby- Gourmet Grubz / Spice Hut0.4 km
- Green's Chippy0.6 km
- Monmos@Darlaston0.6 km
- Super Jade Garden0.9 km
- The King Pizza / Chick-n run0.9 km
- + 13 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bescot Stadium3.2 km
- Walsall3.8 km
- Coseley4.4 km
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Postcode Profile: WS108DU · Data under Open Government Licence