Postcode Analysis Walsall, West Midlands

PEACOCK ROAD, WS10 8PR House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PEACOCK ROAD, WS10 8PR.

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Population

457

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Avg Age

33

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Avg Income

£ 35,000 /yr

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Employed

37%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: WS10 8PR 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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4/10
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6/10
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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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1/10
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3/10
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10/10
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Area Character

WS10 8PR is a mixed residential postcode — average age 33, 45% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Young average age (33) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.

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

WS10 8PR is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Peacock Road, 0.3km from Rough Hay in Darlaston. Administratively it sits within Darlaston South ward and the Walsall South constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, WS10 8PR is a striving suburban area — non-UK born households working to get ahead. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The community skews young professional (average age 33) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 30% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 24% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 68 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £84k, 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 8PR are sourced from Output Area E00052114 (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 8PR. The average age is 33.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British79.8%
Asian / British Asian10.5%
Black / African / Caribbean5.9%
Other / Mixed3.7%

Economic Activity

37%Active
FT: 24%
Unemployed: 4%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 84,000

2 sales · Mean £ 84,000

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

Crime around WS10 8PR is moderate at 68 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences142
Shoplifting50
Criminal damage and arson35
Vehicle crime24
Anti-social behaviour20

school Local Schools

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Woods Bank Academy

Requires Improvement392 pupils0.2 km
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Darlaston

Requires Improvement224 pupils0.5 km
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Grace Academy Darlaston

Good984 pupils0.5 km
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Old Church Church of England C Primary School

Good424 pupils0.6 km
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St Thomas More Catholic School, Willenhall

Good1470 pupils0.8 km
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Pinfold Street Primary School

Good420 pupils1.0 km
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Shepwell Short Stay School (PRU-Medical)

Good35 pupils1.2 km
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Rowley View Nursery School

Outstanding141 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

12 nearby
  • Darlaston Town Hall0.9 km
  • The Scabby Oss Café0.9 km
  • Dan's Grill and Curry Ltd0.9 km
  • Garros Bar & Grill Ltd0.9 km
  • Dee Dee's Family Cafe0.9 km
  • + 7 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Asda Stores0.9 km
  • Heron Foods1.0 km
  • Tesco0.7 km
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Takeaway Shop

14 nearby
  • Green's Chippy0.8 km
  • Monmos@Darlaston0.9 km
  • Bek's Fish Bar0.9 km
  • Le Italiano Pizza0.9 km
  • Sunny`s0.7 km
  • + 9 more
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Retailers - Other

20 nearby
  • A1 Service Station Ltd0.7 km
  • Darlaston Post Office1.0 km
  • Peak Pharmacy0.1 km
  • Premier Local0.6 km
  • Rose Park Off Licence & General Stor0.4 km
  • + 15 more
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Pub, NightClub

14 nearby
  • Darlaston Community Association (Sp0.2 km
  • King George V0.6 km
  • Chameleons1.0 km
  • Jacqueline Jones0.6 km
  • Swan Inn0.9 km
  • + 9 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bescot Stadium3.9 km
  • Coseley4.1 km
  • Walsall4.3 km