WS10 8NP is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Imperial Close, 0.2km from The Leys in Darlaston. Administratively it sits within Darlaston South ward and the Walsall South constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. An average age of 33 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 43% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 55 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban 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 8NP are sourced from Output Area E00168252 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
IMPERIAL CLOSE, WS10 8NP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for IMPERIAL CLOSE, WS10 8NP.
443
33
£ 35,000 /yr
41%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WS10 8NP 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.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates WS10 8NP — age 33, 42% ownership, 43% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WS10 8NP. The average age is 33.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around WS10 8NP is moderate at 55 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.
school Local Schools
Woods Bank Academy
Old Church Church of England C Primary School
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Darlaston
Pinfold Street Primary School
Grace Academy Darlaston
Rowley View Nursery School
Kings Hill Primary School
St Thomas More Catholic School, Willenhall
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
23 nearby- The Drink Shop0.6 km
- Al-Saqib Express0.9 km
- Boots The Chemist Ltd0.5 km
- Cresswell0.8 km
- Darlaston Cake and Sweet Shop0.6 km
- + 18 more
Restaurant, Cafe
13 nearby- Darlaston Town Hall0.5 km
- The Scabby Oss Café0.5 km
- Dan's Grill and Curry Ltd0.9 km
- Garros Bar & Grill Ltd0.9 km
- Young's Cafe0.7 km
- + 8 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Asda Stores0.5 km
- Heron Foods0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
15 nearby- Gourmet Grubz / Spice Hut0.7 km
- Green's Chippy0.7 km
- Monmos@Darlaston0.7 km
- King's Kitchen Caribbean Takeaway0.7 km
- Golden Garden0.6 km
- + 10 more
Pub, NightClub
16 nearby- Horse & Jockey0.7 km
- Green Dragon0.5 km
- Chameleons0.5 km
- Jacqueline Jones0.4 km
- Swan Inn0.5 km
- + 11 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bescot Stadium3.5 km
- Walsall4.0 km
- Coseley4.2 km
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Postcode Profile: WS108NP · Data under Open Government Licence