WS2 0DB is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Bentley Road North, 0.6km 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 0DB is a diverse suburb with younger adults and first-time buyers, good starter homes. By day, the area transitions to a mining and quarrying facilities character: industrial activities connected with mining and quarrying. With residents averaging 32 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 42% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 21% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 59 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £235k. 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 0DB are sourced from Output Area E00051871 (shared with 3 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BENTLEY ROAD NORTH, WS2 0DB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BENTLEY ROAD NORTH, WS2 0DB.
290
32
£ 34,400 /yr
36%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WS2 0DB 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.
Area Character
With 42% social renting, WS2 0DB is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. The 32-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WS2 0DB. The average age is 31.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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
Terraced
£ 209,975
2 sales · Mean £ 209,975
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around WS2 0DB is moderate at 59 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.
school Local Schools
County Bridge Primary School
King Charles Primary School
Bentley West Primary School Additionally Resourced for Hearing Impaired
The Jane Lane School, A College for Cognition & Learning
West Walsall E-ACT Academy
Alumwell Infant School
Alumwell Junior School
Alumwell Nursery School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
11 nearby- G K Wines & Grocers Ltd0.1 km
- The Crusty Cob0.6 km
- Brian Betteridge Butchers Limited0.2 km
- Spar0.8 km
- Bentley Food & Wines1.0 km
- + 6 more
Restaurant, Cafe
6 nearby- Dan's Grill and Curry Ltd0.9 km
- Garros Bar & Grill Ltd0.9 km
- KFC (M6 Juction 10)0.8 km
- Nick's Cafe at G A Nicholas0.2 km
- BB's Coffee Shop &0.5 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Daisy's Plaice0.1 km
- Hungry Bite1.0 km
- Bentley Fish Bar0.6 km
- Cardamom Balti Restaurant0.2 km
- Hungry Pigs0.2 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Greenhouse Club0.9 km
- Bentley Green Beefeater0.2 km
- Keymaster0.8 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Holiday Inn Express Walsall0.8 km
- The Village Hotel & Leisure Club0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Walsall2.6 km
- Bescot Stadium3.2 km
- Bloxwich Station4.0 km
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Postcode Profile: WS20DB · Data under Open Government Licence