Postcode Analysis Walsall, West Midlands

CORNWALL PLACE, WS2 0BB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CORNWALL PLACE, WS2 0BB.

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Population

349

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Avg Age

37

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Avg Income

£ 34,700 /yr

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Employed

37%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: WS2 0BB 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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5/10
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5/10
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7/10
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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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3/10
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8/10
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Area Character

Social renting makes up 50% of tenure in WS2 0BB — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.

home £76,000 median price shield Safety 5/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

WS2 0BB is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Cornwall Place, 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 0BB is a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. A balanced community with an average age of 37 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 50% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 20% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 43 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £76k, 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 0BB are sourced from Output Area E00051865 (shared with 8 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 0BB. The average age is 37.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British71.8%
Asian / British Asian21.4%
Black / African / Caribbean4.0%
Other / Mixed2.8%

Economic Activity

37%Active
FT: 20%
Unemployed: 5%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 76,000

1 sales · Mean £ 76,000

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

WS2 0BB has low crime rates — 43 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 offences117
Criminal damage and arson42
Anti-social behaviour27
Vehicle crime24
Burglary17

school Local Schools

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Bentley West Primary School Additionally Resourced for Hearing Impaired

Requires Improvement461 pupils0.2 km
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The Jane Lane School, A College for Cognition & Learning

Requires Improvement133 pupils0.5 km
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King Charles Primary School

Good450 pupils0.5 km
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County Bridge Primary School

Good233 pupils0.6 km
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Lodge Farm Primary School

Good377 pupils0.8 km
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Willenhall E-ACT Academy

Requires Improvement842 pupils1.0 km
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Old Hall School

Good103 pupils1.1 km
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New Leaf Centre

Requires Improvement62 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

11 nearby
  • A & H Supersave0.1 km
  • Candy & Occasions0.2 km
  • Martins Newsagent0.1 km
  • Bentley Food & Wines0.7 km
  • Bentley News0.7 km
  • + 6 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

7 nearby
  • Hungry Bite0.7 km
  • Daisy's Plaice0.6 km
  • Clarkies Fish Bar1.0 km
  • Dodo Pizza1.0 km
  • Bentley Fish Bar0.2 km
  • + 2 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • Bentley Green Beefeater0.9 km
  • The Noahs Ark1.0 km
  • Keymaster0.7 km
  • The Homestead0.8 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • Nick's Cafe at G A Nicholas0.9 km
  • Renzo's Desserts Ltd1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Walsall2.7 km
  • Bloxwich Station3.3 km
  • Bescot Stadium3.8 km