Postcode Analysis Walsall, West Midlands

MONTGOMERY ROAD, WS2 0AX House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MONTGOMERY ROAD, WS2 0AX.

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Population

313

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Avg Age

38

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Avg Income

£ 34,700 /yr

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Employed

42%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: WS2 0AX falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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4/10
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7/10
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8/10
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2/10
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6/10
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2/10
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2/10
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3/10
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4/10
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Area Character

WS2 0AX has a significant social housing presence — 42% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.

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

WS2 0AX is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Montgomery Road, 0.1km from Bentley in Willenhall. Administratively it sits within Bentley and Darlaston North ward and the Walsall South constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, WS2 0AX is a striving suburban area — non-UK born households working to get ahead. The 38 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 42% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 49 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £92k, 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 0AX are sourced from Output Area E00051869 (shared with 6 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 0AX. The average age is 37.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British72.6%
Asian / British Asian19.4%
Black / African / Caribbean2.3%
Other / Mixed5.8%

Economic Activity

42%Active
FT: 27%
Unemployed: 4%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 92,500

6 sales · Mean £ 98,166

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

WS2 0AX has low crime rates — 49 incidents 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 offences98
Criminal damage and arson52
Vehicle crime46
Anti-social behaviour28
Burglary14

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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King Charles Primary School

Good450 pupils0.4 km
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County Bridge Primary School

Good233 pupils0.5 km
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The Jane Lane School, A College for Cognition & Learning

Requires Improvement133 pupils0.5 km
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Lodge Farm Primary School

Good377 pupils1.0 km
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West Walsall E-ACT Academy

Good1178 pupils1.2 km
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Willenhall E-ACT Academy

Requires Improvement842 pupils1.2 km
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Alumwell Infant School

Requires Improvement265 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

11 nearby
  • Grosvenor Casino0.8 km
  • Nuts about Fruit0.8 km
  • G K Wines & Grocers Ltd0.4 km
  • The Crusty Cob0.2 km
  • Brian Betteridge Butchers Limited0.4 km
  • + 6 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Holiday Inn Express Walsall0.9 km
  • The Village Hotel & Leisure Club0.9 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Keymaster0.7 km
  • The Noahs Ark1.0 km
  • Bentley Green Beefeater0.6 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • BB's Coffee Shop &0.8 km
  • Cinnamon Court1.0 km
  • KFC (M6 Juction 10)0.9 km
  • Nick's Cafe at G A Nicholas0.7 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

5 nearby
  • Bentley Fish Bar0.2 km
  • Cardamom Balti Restaurant0.3 km
  • Hungry Pigs0.3 km
  • Daisy's Plaice0.4 km
  • Hungry Bite0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Walsall2.7 km
  • Bloxwich Station3.5 km
  • Bescot Stadium3.6 km