Postcode Analysis Walsall, West Midlands

BENTLEY ROAD NORTH, WS2 0DF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BENTLEY ROAD NORTH, WS2 0DF.

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Population

393

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Avg Age

34

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Avg Income

£ 34,400 /yr

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Employed

44%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: WS2 0DF 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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8/10
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2/10
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7/10
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2/10
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2/10
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3/10
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6/10
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Area Character

WS2 0DF has a significant social housing presence — 39% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 34-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population. Property prices are trending down 13.7% year-on-year.

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

WS2 0DF is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Bentley Road North, 0.8km 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 0DF is a striving suburban area — non-UK born households working to get ahead. During the day, industrial activities connected with mining and quarrying. The community skews young professional (average age 34) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 39% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 33% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Walsall.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 68 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £183k, down 13.7% year-on-year. 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 0DF are sourced from Output Area E00051873 (shared with 9 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 0DF. The average age is 34.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British66.8%
Asian / British Asian10.7%
Black / African / Caribbean11.0%
Other / Mixed11.5%

Economic Activity

44%Active
FT: 30%
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

£ 155,000

8 sales · Mean £ 158,062

Terraced

£ 150,000

1 sales · Mean £ 150,000

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

Crime around WS2 0DF is moderate at 68 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are vehicle crime and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Vehicle crime41
Violence and sexual offences38
Criminal damage and arson18
Anti-social behaviour10
Other theft5

school Local Schools

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County Bridge Primary School

Good233 pupils0.3 km
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King Charles Primary School

Good450 pupils0.7 km
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Bentley West Primary School Additionally Resourced for Hearing Impaired

Requires Improvement461 pupils1.0 km
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West Walsall E-ACT Academy

Good1178 pupils1.0 km
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The Jane Lane School, A College for Cognition & Learning

Requires Improvement133 pupils1.1 km
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Salisbury Primary School

Good319 pupils1.2 km
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Alumwell Junior School

Good360 pupils1.2 km
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Alumwell Nursery School

Outstanding139 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

12 nearby
  • G K Wines & Grocers Ltd0.3 km
  • The Crusty Cob0.8 km
  • Brian Betteridge Butchers Limited0.3 km
  • Spar0.9 km
  • Londis1.0 km
  • + 7 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

8 nearby
  • Dan's Grill and Curry Ltd0.8 km
  • Garros Bar & Grill Ltd0.8 km
  • KFC (M6 Juction 10)0.9 km
  • Young's Cafe0.9 km
  • Sapphire Suite Restaurant1.0 km
  • + 3 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

6 nearby
  • Daisy's Plaice0.3 km
  • Bentley Fish Bar0.8 km
  • Cardamom Balti Restaurant0.4 km
  • Green's Chippy0.9 km
  • Hungry Pigs0.4 km
  • + 1 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • Greenhouse Club0.8 km
  • Nags Head0.9 km
  • Bentley Green Beefeater0.1 km
  • Keymaster0.9 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

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

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Walsall2.6 km
  • Bescot Stadium3.1 km
  • Bloxwich Station4.2 km