Postcode Analysis Walsall, West Midlands

QUEEN ELIZABETH AVENUE, WS2 0BG House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for QUEEN ELIZABETH AVENUE, WS2 0BG.

check_circle Link copied to clipboard!
groups
Population

366

cake
Avg Age

36

payments
Avg Income

£ 34,700 /yr

work
Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

infoHow calculated?

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

lightbulb

Index Insight: WS2 0BG 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.

shieldSafety
2/10
family_restroomFamily
10/10
favoriteHealth
8/10
workEmployment
2/10
diversity_3Diversity
6/10
paymentsAffluence
2/10
directions_transitTransit
2/10
homeHome Ownership
4/10
trending_upInvestment
9/10
psychology

Area Character

WS2 0BG is an established family neighbourhood — 54% owner-occupation and an average age of 36 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters.

home £180,000 median price shield Safety 2/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

WS2 0BG is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Queen Elizabeth Avenue, 0.2km 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 0BG is a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. A balanced community with an average age of 36 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 34% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 55 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £180k, 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 0BG are sourced from Output Area E00051849 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

mapGeographic Location

Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WS2 0BG. The average age is 36.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British72.8%
Asian / British Asian14.4%
Black / African / Caribbean4.6%
Other / Mixed8.2%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 27%
Unemployed: 3%
lightbulb

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

Semi-Detached

£ 170,000

4 sales · Mean £ 169,250

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

Crime around WS2 0BG is moderate at 55 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences94
Vehicle crime53
Criminal damage and arson52
Anti-social behaviour24
Burglary12

school Local Schools

P

King Charles Primary School

Good450 pupils0.3 km
P

County Bridge Primary School

Good233 pupils0.5 km
P

Bentley West Primary School Additionally Resourced for Hearing Impaired

Requires Improvement461 pupils0.5 km
A

The Jane Lane School, A College for Cognition & Learning

Requires Improvement133 pupils0.5 km
S

West Walsall E-ACT Academy

Good1178 pupils1.0 km
P

Lodge Farm Primary School

Good377 pupils1.1 km
P

Alumwell Infant School

Requires Improvement265 pupils1.1 km
A

Alumwell Nursery School

Outstanding139 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

fastfood

Takeaway Shop

6 nearby
  • Dodo Pizza1.0 km
  • Daisy's Plaice0.4 km
  • Bentley Fish Bar0.2 km
  • Cardamom Balti Restaurant0.3 km
  • Hungry Pigs0.3 km
  • + 1 more
shopping_bag

Retailers - Other

11 nearby
  • Brian Betteridge Butchers Limited0.4 km
  • Spar0.8 km
  • G K Wines & Grocers Ltd0.4 km
  • The Crusty Cob0.2 km
  • Grosvenor Casino0.7 km
  • + 6 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

7 nearby
  • KFC (M6 Juction 10)0.8 km
  • BB's Coffee Shop &0.7 km
  • Cinnamon Court0.9 km
  • Nick's Cafe at G A Nicholas0.7 km
  • Champy's0.9 km
  • + 2 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Holiday Inn Express Walsall0.8 km
  • The Village Hotel & Leisure Club0.8 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Keymaster0.8 km
  • Bentley Green Beefeater0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

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