Postcode Analysis Walsall, West Midlands

FARMBRIDGE CLOSE, WS2 0AJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FARMBRIDGE CLOSE, WS2 0AJ.

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Population

275

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 38,000 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: WS2 0AJ 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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3/10
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8/10
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3/10
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7/10
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2/10
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2/10
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5/10
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4/10
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Area Character

Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. WS2 0AJ's 65% ownership and 44-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters.

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

WS2 0AJ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Farmbridge Close, 0.4km from County Bridge in Willenhall. Administratively it sits within Willenhall South ward and the Walsall North constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a striving suburban area — non-UK born households working to get ahead. A balanced community with an average age of 44 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 65% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 62 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £117k, 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 0AJ are sourced from Output Area E00052564 (shared with 5 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 0AJ. The average age is 43.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British77.4%
Asian / British Asian14.4%
Black / African / Caribbean3.0%
Other / Mixed5.2%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 29%
Unemployed: 3%
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Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 100,000

9 sales · Mean £ 107,944

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

Crime around WS2 0AJ is moderate at 62 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 offences123
Criminal damage and arson68
Anti-social behaviour42
Shoplifting27
Vehicle crime25

school Local Schools

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Bentley West Primary School Additionally Resourced for Hearing Impaired

Requires Improvement461 pupils0.5 km
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Barcroft Primary School

Good461 pupils0.7 km
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Shepwell Short Stay School (PRU-Medical)

Good35 pupils0.7 km
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County Bridge Primary School

Good233 pupils0.9 km
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Short Heath Junior School

Good261 pupils0.9 km
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New Leaf Centre

Requires Improvement62 pupils1.0 km
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Rosedale Church of England C Infant School

Good254 pupils1.0 km
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St Giles Church of England Primary School

Good441 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

22 nearby
  • Lifestyle Express0.7 km
  • The Cake Shop0.8 km
  • Willenhall Supermarket0.6 km
  • Brian Betteridge Butchers Limited0.8 km
  • Spar0.3 km
  • + 17 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

7 nearby
  • The Old Oak0.7 km
  • Three Tuns0.8 km
  • The Noahs Ark0.3 km
  • The Robin Hood0.7 km
  • Keymaster0.3 km
  • + 2 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

15 nearby
  • Spicy Flames1.0 km
  • Chip Pan0.6 km
  • Clove Balti0.7 km
  • Clarkies Fish Bar0.3 km
  • Papa John's0.6 km
  • + 10 more
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Supermarkets

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

Restaurant, Cafe

5 nearby
  • Renzo's Desserts Ltd0.8 km
  • Ros' Corner Cafe1.0 km
  • Jo's Cafe0.7 km
  • Pit Stop Diner0.6 km
  • Lock and Key Café0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Walsall3.4 km
  • Bloxwich Station3.6 km
  • Bloxwich North4.1 km