Postcode Analysis Walsall, West Midlands

CHURCH STREET, WS10 8DU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHURCH STREET, WS10 8DU.

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Population

289

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 34,400 /yr

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Employed

40%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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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.

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1/10
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2/10
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7/10
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1/10
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8/10
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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

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.

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

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.

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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

White / British82.7%
Asian / British Asian12.3%
Black / African / Caribbean3.9%
Other / Mixed1.1%

Economic Activity

40%Active
FT: 23%
Unemployed: 6%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences199
Vehicle crime59
Criminal damage and arson48
Anti-social behaviour33
Other theft30

school Local Schools

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Old Church Church of England C Primary School

Good424 pupils0.3 km
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Darlaston

Requires Improvement224 pupils0.3 km
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Woods Bank Academy

Requires Improvement392 pupils0.5 km
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Pinfold Street Primary School

Good420 pupils0.7 km
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Kings Hill Primary School

Outstanding459 pupils0.7 km
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Rowley View Nursery School

Outstanding141 pupils0.8 km
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Salisbury Primary School

Good319 pupils0.9 km
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Grace Academy Darlaston

Good984 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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
local_bar

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

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
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Asda Stores0.2 km
  • Heron Foods0.3 km
fastfood

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