Town Pop. 21,873

Living in Darlaston: Liveability Score 66/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Darlaston is 66/100, built from 9 categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is transport: 90/100 against a national town median of 21/100. The biggest shortfall against other towns is safety: 28/100 versus a median of 88/100.

Darlaston places 4th of 6 in the WS10 postcode district. That sits 16 points above the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the top 5% of the towns and villages we score. Broadband (91), schools (89) and healthcare (85) also clear 80/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: WS10 postcode district.

66
OUT OF 100
Good
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Darlaston scores 66 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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WS10 0AA WS10 1AT WS10 7AD WS10 8AA WS10 9AA WS10 WS2 WV13

Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
28
154.2 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 1,332 crimes
↑ 83% above national average
Vehicle crime 403 crimes
↑ 283% above national average
Shoplifting 371 crimes
↑ 118% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 290 crimes
↑ 96% above national average
Other theft 195 crimes
↑ 44% above national average
other 781 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Shopping Area 170 crimes
  2. 2 Axletree Way 161 crimes
  3. 3 Parking Area 137 crimes

Source: data.police.uk · England & Wales only

Environment
63
Air Quality NO₂ 15 · PM2.5 8.4 · PM10 13.4 µg/m³
61
Green Space 69
Parks Ample 32
Sports Pitches Ample 14
Allotments Ample 4
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Adequate 4

Services

Schools
89
Top 10 by Ofsted rating · 23 in area · 82 within 4km
4Outstanding19Good
  • Kings Hill Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Outstanding
  • Old Park Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Outstanding
  • Rowley View Nursery SchoolNursery · inspected 2024
    Outstanding
  • St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, DarlastonPrimary · inspected 2023
    Outstanding
  • Albert Pritchard Infant SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Barcroft AcademyPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • County Bridge Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Field View Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Grace Academy DarlastonSecondary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Holyhead Primary AcademyPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare
85
A&E departmentsWalsall Manor Hospital0.8 mi
New Cross Hospital2.4 mi
Russells Hall Hospital5 mi
Hospital waitsWalsall Healthcare NHS Trust0.1 mi
Routine referral (median)8 wks
Treated within 18 weeks73.2%
A&E seen within 4 hrs86.6%
3 GP surgeries in area 31 within 4km best 'Good'
GP capacity2,499 patients per GP
3dentists4pharmacies

Score reflects proximity to CQC-rated GP surgeries and hospitals, not facility count. Dentists and pharmacies are shown for context but don't affect the score.

Broadband
91
Full fibre (FTTP)84.4%
available across Walsall
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
96.8%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
96.8%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.7%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 336 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
13
Employment rate52.8%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed52.8%Unemployed5.8%Retired14.8%Student6.2%Other inactive20.5%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial22%Skilled & technical31.1%Routine & elementary46.9%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications29.2%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)12.9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15%Level 3 (A levels)14.6%Level 4+ (degree & above)19.9%Apprenticeship4.8%Other (incl. vocational)3.6%
Home ownership46.4%
Among the most-deprived 15% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
34
Council tax Walsall · 2026-27
A £1,751
B £2,043
C £2,335
D £2,627
E £3,211
F £3,795
G £4,378
H £5,254
Energy West Midlands region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band D
Water Severn Trent Water
Average bill regional £424/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
90
Darlaston 0.7 mi
Willenhall 1.2 mi
Bescot Stadium 1.9 mi
J10 M6 1.1 mi
J9 M6 1.1 mi
J9 M6 1.5 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
64
Pubs & Bars Adequate 4
Restaurants & Cafes Adequate 5
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 2
Retail Shopping Adequate 10
Takeaways Adequate 4
Fitness Some 1

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £188,000 54
Semi-detached £205,000 25
Terraced £179,750 24
5-year monthly trend
All Semi Terraced
£120k £152k £185k £217k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Nearby places

Wednesbury 69 1.2 mi away ⇄
Bilston (Wolverhampton) 64 1.7 mi away ⇄
Willenhall 64 1.8 mi away ⇄
Walsall 64 2.4 mi away ⇄
Tipton 72 2.6 mi away ⇄
West Bromwich 69 3.2 mi away ⇄
Coseley 70 3.2 mi away ⇄
Bloxwich 64 3.3 mi away ⇄
Essington 59 4.1 mi away ⇄
Wolverhampton 66 4.2 mi away ⇄
Rushall and Shelfield 67 4.5 mi away ⇄
Springhill 59 4.7 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Darlaston a nice place to live?

Yes, Darlaston is a nice place to live. Our liveability score for Darlaston is 66/100, placing it among one of the better-scoring areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Darlaston?

Crime levels in Darlaston are high relative to the national average. Our safety score is 28/100. There were 3,372 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Darlaston?

Among the top-rated schools in Darlaston are Kings Hill Primary School, Old Park Primary School and Rowley View Nursery School, rated Outstanding by Ofsted. There are 23 rated schools in Darlaston in total.

What are house prices like in Darlaston?

The current median house price in Darlaston is £188,000, around 34% below the England and Wales average. By property type: semi-detached £205,000, terraced £179,750. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 23%. There were 54 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Darlaston in context

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Postcode districts in Darlaston

WS10 69 ⇄
WS2 63 ⇄
WV13 62 ⇄

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