WS10 8PX is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Park Street, 0.1km from Catherine Cross in Darlaston. Administratively it sits within Darlaston South ward and the Walsall South constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, WS10 8PX is a high-density area of young ethnic minority families, mostly in flats. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. A balanced community with an average age of 38 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 68% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 19% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 48 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £128k, 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 8PX are sourced from Output Area E00052127 (shared with 3 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PARK STREET, WS10 8PX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PARK STREET, WS10 8PX.
283
38
£ 35,600 /yr
31%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WS10 8PX 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 8PX has a significant social housing presence — 68% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WS10 8PX. The average age is 38.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 130,000
5 sales · Mean £ 129,400
Terraced
£ 117,500
2 sales · Mean £ 117,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
WS10 8PX has low crime rates — 48 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.
school Local Schools
Pinfold Street Primary School
Rowley View Nursery School
Old Church Church of England C Primary School
Grace Academy Darlaston
Woods Bank Academy
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Darlaston
Kings Hill Primary School
Moorcroft Wood Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
21 nearby- Best One1.0 km
- Brutons Pharmacy Moxley0.9 km
- The Drink Shop0.6 km
- Boots The Chemist Ltd0.6 km
- Cresswell0.8 km
- + 16 more
Pub, NightClub
13 nearby- Darlaston Conservative Club0.7 km
- Darlaston Sports & Labour Club0.5 km
- Herberts Tavern Bar & Grill0.3 km
- Red Lion0.5 km
- Chameleons0.6 km
- + 8 more
Restaurant, Cafe
10 nearby- Bab's Cafe0.9 km
- The Munchbox0.7 km
- Darlaston Town Hall0.7 km
- The Scabby Oss Café0.6 km
- Bun It0.6 km
- + 5 more
Takeaway Shop
17 nearby- Hot and Crusty0.6 km
- Kiran's0.7 km
- Lucky Star Pizza and New Tender Chicken0.4 km
- Oceanic Fish Bar0.7 km
- Gourmet Grubz / Spice Hut0.8 km
- + 12 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Asda Stores0.6 km
- Aldi0.7 km
- Heron Foods0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bescot Stadium3.5 km
- Coseley3.7 km
- Tipton4.2 km
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Postcode Profile: WS108PX · Data under Open Government Licence