WS2 0DQ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Wrexham Avenue, 0.8km from James Bridge in Willenhall. Administratively it sits within Bentley and Darlaston North ward and the Walsall South constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, WS2 0DQ 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 59 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £175k, 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 0DQ are sourced from Output Area E00051873 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WREXHAM AVENUE, WS2 0DQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WREXHAM AVENUE, WS2 0DQ.
393
34
£ 34,400 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WS2 0DQ 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 0DQ 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WS2 0DQ. 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
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 149,999
18 sales · Mean £ 145,830
Terraced
£ 140,000
1 sales · Mean £ 140,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around WS2 0DQ 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
West Walsall E-ACT Academy
Bentley West Primary School Additionally Resourced for Hearing Impaired
The Jane Lane School, A College for Cognition & Learning
Alumwell Infant School
Alumwell Nursery School
Alumwell Junior School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
10 nearby- G K Wines & Grocers Ltd0.3 km
- The Crusty Cob0.8 km
- Brian Betteridge Butchers Limited0.5 km
- Londis1.0 km
- Owens Gym0.9 km
- + 5 more
Restaurant, Cafe
6 nearby- Dan's Grill and Curry Ltd0.9 km
- Garros Bar & Grill Ltd0.9 km
- KFC (M6 Juction 10)0.7 km
- Nick's Cafe at G A Nicholas0.3 km
- BB's Coffee Shop &0.2 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Daisy's Plaice0.3 km
- Bentley Fish Bar0.8 km
- Cardamom Balti Restaurant0.5 km
- Hungry Pigs0.5 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Greenhouse Club0.9 km
- Bentley Green Beefeater0.3 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Holiday Inn Express Walsall0.7 km
- The Village Hotel & Leisure Club0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Walsall2.5 km
- Bescot Stadium2.9 km
- Bloxwich Station4.2 km
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Postcode Profile: WS20DQ · Data under Open Government Licence