| Council | Walsall |
| Crime Rate | High for a West Midlands town 27% above the national average. |
| Demographics | 👶 Young Families😔 High Unemployment |
The average house price in Darlaston is £191,175, based on HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. The sold house prices graph below shows Darlaston house price trends over the last 30 years.
£191,175
£260,000
£96,143
£193,958
£177,417
Is Darlaston a nice place to live?
Darlaston is a passable place to live. We've given it a liveable rating of C+. However, one concern might be the high levels of unemployment in the area.
How safe is Darlaston?
Darlaston has a high crime rate for a West Midlands town, with around 95 recorded crimes per 1,000 people a year. This is 27% above the national average, and 10% above the West Midlands average.
What are the best schools in Darlaston?
Darlaston has 61 schools nearby. The top-rated Ofsted Outstanding schools include St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Darlaston, Kings Hill Primary School, Old Park Primary School. Other well-regarded schools rated Good by Ofsted include Barcroft Primary School and St Thomas More Catholic School, Willenhall. Note: 6 schools are currently rated as Requires Improvement.
What are the demographics of Darlaston?
The majority of residents in Darlaston identify as White (British) (58%). Most residents were born in the United Kingdom (81%). The area has a mix of religious beliefs with no single faith forming a majority.