Postcode Analysis Walsall, West Midlands

LINDEN CLOSE, WS2 0AE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LINDEN CLOSE, WS2 0AE.

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Population

268

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Avg Age

28

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Avg Income

£ 38,000 /yr

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Employed

28%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: WS2 0AE 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.

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3/10
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2/10
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8/10
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1/10
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7/10
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1/10
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2/10
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1/10
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4/10
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Area Character

With 86% social renting, WS2 0AE is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. The 28-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

WS2 0AE is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Linden Close, 0.3km from County Bridge in Willenhall. Administratively it sits within Willenhall South ward and the Walsall North constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, WS2 0AE is a high-density area of young ethnic minority families, mostly in flats. With an average age of just 28, this is a transient, student-oriented area — ideal for those who want a social neighbourhood, less suited to those seeking quiet stability. 86% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 15% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 69 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £65k, 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 WS2 0AE are sourced from Output Area E00052565 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WS2 0AE. The average age is 27.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British76.6%
Asian / British Asian2.2%
Black / African / Caribbean9.5%
Other / Mixed11.7%

Economic Activity

28%Active
FT: 15%
Unemployed: 6%
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Age & Housing: A notably young demographic dominated by renters. The population leans heavily toward young adults in their twenties and thirties.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 65,000

1 sales · Mean £ 65,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around WS2 0AE is moderate at 69 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.

Violence and sexual offences137
Criminal damage and arson75
Anti-social behaviour44
Vehicle crime28
Shoplifting27

school Local Schools

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Bentley West Primary School Additionally Resourced for Hearing Impaired

Requires Improvement461 pupils0.4 km
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County Bridge Primary School

Good233 pupils0.7 km
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Shepwell Short Stay School (PRU-Medical)

Good35 pupils0.7 km
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Barcroft Primary School

Good461 pupils0.8 km
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New Leaf Centre

Requires Improvement62 pupils1.1 km
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Rosedale Church of England C Infant School

Good254 pupils1.1 km
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Short Heath Junior School

Good261 pupils1.1 km
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Lodge Farm Primary School

Good377 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

21 nearby
  • Lifestyle Express0.8 km
  • The Cake Shop0.9 km
  • Willenhall Supermarket0.6 km
  • Brian Betteridge Butchers Limited0.7 km
  • Spar0.2 km
  • + 16 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

7 nearby
  • The Old Oak0.8 km
  • Three Tuns0.8 km
  • The Noahs Ark0.4 km
  • The Robin Hood0.7 km
  • Keymaster0.2 km
  • + 2 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

13 nearby
  • Chip Pan0.7 km
  • Daisy's Plaice0.9 km
  • Clove Balti0.8 km
  • Clarkies Fish Bar0.4 km
  • Papa John's0.7 km
  • + 8 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Maha Shiv Shakti Fruit and Veg0.6 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

5 nearby
  • Renzo's Desserts Ltd0.9 km
  • Jo's Cafe0.8 km
  • Pit Stop Diner0.8 km
  • Lock and Key Café0.9 km
  • Nick's Cafe at G A Nicholas1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Walsall3.3 km
  • Bloxwich Station3.6 km
  • Bescot Stadium4.1 km