Postcode Analysis Walsall, West Midlands

GARRINGTON STREET, WS10 8HP House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GARRINGTON STREET, WS10 8HP.

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Population

383

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Avg Age

36

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Avg Income

£ 35,000 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: WS10 8HP 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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3/10
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8/10
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8/10
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2/10
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8/10
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2/10
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2/10
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5/10
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8/10
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Area Character

Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. WS10 8HP's 62% ownership and 36-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.

home £180,000 median price shield Safety 3/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

WS10 8HP is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Garrington Street, 0.2km from Rough Hay in Darlaston. Administratively it sits within Darlaston South ward and the Walsall South constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — 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, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. A balanced community with an average age of 36 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 62% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. The area has a notably diverse population — 35% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Walsall.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 47 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £180k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.

Census 2021 statistics for WS10 8HP are sourced from Output Area E00051878 (shared with 6 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 8HP. 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 / British65.1%
Asian / British Asian29.1%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed5.8%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 29%
Unemployed: 4%
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Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 159,250

2 sales · Mean £ 159,250

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

WS10 8HP has low crime rates — 47 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences172
Criminal damage and arson38
Vehicle crime21
Other theft19
Public order15

school Local Schools

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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Darlaston

Requires Improvement224 pupils0.1 km
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Woods Bank Academy

Requires Improvement392 pupils0.3 km
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Old Church Church of England C Primary School

Good424 pupils0.5 km
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Grace Academy Darlaston

Good984 pupils0.9 km
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Pinfold Street Primary School

Good420 pupils1.0 km
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Salisbury Primary School

Good319 pupils1.1 km
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Kings Hill Primary School

Outstanding459 pupils1.1 km
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Shepwell Short Stay School (PRU-Medical)

Good35 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

24 nearby
  • The Drink Shop0.9 km
  • A1 Service Station Ltd0.8 km
  • Best One0.1 km
  • Home Bargains0.6 km
  • Poundland0.7 km
  • + 19 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

13 nearby
  • Darlaston Town Hall0.7 km
  • The Scabby Oss Café0.7 km
  • Dan's Grill and Curry Ltd0.6 km
  • Garros Bar & Grill Ltd0.6 km
  • Young's Cafe0.4 km
  • + 8 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Asda Stores0.7 km
  • Tesco0.8 km
  • Heron Foods0.7 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

16 nearby
  • Gourmet Grubz / Spice Hut0.8 km
  • Green's Chippy0.4 km
  • Monmos@Darlaston0.4 km
  • King's Kitchen Caribbean Takeaway0.9 km
  • Alaturka Doner0.9 km
  • + 11 more
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Pub, NightClub

16 nearby
  • Horse & Jockey0.9 km
  • Green Dragon0.6 km
  • Darlaston Conservative Club0.3 km
  • Darlaston Sports & Labour Club0.5 km
  • Herberts Tavern Bar & Grill0.7 km
  • + 11 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bescot Stadium3.5 km
  • Walsall3.8 km
  • Coseley4.5 km