Postcode report
Is WS10 8RJ a Good Area? Schools, Crime & Local Insights
About WS10 8RJ: area rating, property, schools and local change
WS10 8RJ is a postcode in Bentley and Darlaston North, Walsall, West Midlands, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near WS10 8RJ, then scores the surrounding small area 29/100 - bottom 5% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around WS10 8RJ are property market signals and jobs, while local prosperity is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for WS10 8RJ is based on Walsall 038 Census 2021. It covers 9,096 residents, 3,860 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 33, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 47% owner-occupied, 16% privately rented, 36% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 1/10.
For property prices near WS10 8RJ, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the WS10 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £231k from 63 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near WS10 8RJ can compare 12 state schools within one mile, including 11 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
The Kids & Clubs tab lists 2 nearby child-friendly activities by type, with age range, venue, distance and provider links where available.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near WS10 8RJ by category and map position. Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around WS10 8RJ is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 20 street-disruption records in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.
FAQ
Common questions about WS10 8RJ
Is WS10 8RJ a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 29/100 (bottom 5% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near WS10 8RJ?
Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near WS10 8RJ?
12 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
Are there kids clubs or activities near WS10 8RJ?
LocaleIQ currently matches 2 nearby child-friendly activities. The Kids & Clubs tab lists venue, distance, age range and provider links where available.
What demographics are available for WS10 8RJ?
LocaleIQ matched WS10 8RJ to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in WS10 8RJ?
The latest median sold price is £231k based on 63 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around WS10 8RJ?
LocaleIQ currently shows 20 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.