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.
BENTLEY ROAD NORTH, WS2 0DF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BENTLEY ROAD NORTH, WS2 0DF.
393
34
£ 34,400 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
County Bridge Primary School
King Charles Primary School
Bentley West Primary School Additionally Resourced for Hearing Impaired
West Walsall E-ACT Academy
The Jane Lane School, A College for Cognition & Learning
Salisbury Primary School
Alumwell Junior School
Alumwell Nursery School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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, 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
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
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Greenhouse Club0.8 km
- Nags Head0.9 km
- Bentley Green Beefeater0.1 km
- Keymaster0.9 km
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
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Postcode Profile: WS20DF · Data under Open Government Licence