About WS10 8EJ
WS10 8EJ scores 47/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in local amenities and green space — with Asda Darlaston Superstore about 3 minutes' walk away. The main trade-off is its safety score. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, WS10 8EJ is a more affordable, lower-income neighbourhood — IMD decile 2/10, ranked 3,594 of 32,844 neighbourhoods in England. The Index of Multiple Deprivation is the UK government's official measure of relative deprivation, refreshed roughly every five years. Housing pressure here is moderate (IMD housing decile 7/10).
There are 55 schools within the typical catchment area, including 7 rated Outstanding by Ofsted and 37 rated Good. The nearest school is Old Church Church of England C Primary School (Ofsted: Good), about 2 minutes' walk away.
There were 48 crimes reported on the surrounding streets in the most recent month, indicating a elevated level of immediate-area crime.
Healthcare access is good, with 13 GP surgeries and 10 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is DARLASTON HEALTH CENTRE, about 5 minutes' walk away. A pharmacy is about 5 minutes' walk away.
There are no train or Tube stations near WS10 8EJ. Bus services provide the main public transport, with 45 bus stops in the immediate area.
The location is in Flood Zone 1 (low risk — less than a 1 in 1,000 annual chance of river or sea flooding). road traffic noise is moderate (about 58 dB Lden).
There are 23 green spaces within walking distance, totalling 13.8 hectares of parks and outdoor space. The nearest is Owen Memorial Garden, about 2 minutes' walk away. It also lies just beside a nature reserve (1.0 mi away), adding open countryside that isn't recorded as a formal park.
There are 33 supermarkets in the wider area, including Asda, Heron, Tesco, Aldi and others. The nearest is Asda Darlaston Superstore, about 3 minutes' walk away. A public library is about 4 minutes' walk away.
Sources: DfE/Ofsted, UK Police API, NHS ODS, NaPTAN, Environment Agency, Ordnance Survey, Natural England, DEFRA, Geolytix and Arts Council England. For an interactive map view, explore WS10 8EJ on NestScope.