Postcode Analysis Walsall, West Midlands

WOLVERHAMPTON ROAD WEST, WS2 0DS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WOLVERHAMPTON ROAD WEST, WS2 0DS.

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Population

398

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Avg Age

39

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Avg Income

£ 34,700 /yr

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Employed

41%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: WS2 0DS 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.

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2/10
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10/10
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7/10
workEmployment
4/10
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7/10
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2/10
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2/10
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6/10
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9/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates WS2 0DS — age 39, 73% ownership, 8% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood.

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

WS2 0DS is a mixed residential area on Wolverhampton Road West, 0.4km from County Bridge in Willenhall. Administratively it sits within Bentley and Darlaston North ward and the Walsall South constituency.

For families considering a move, WS2 0DS represents a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. By day, the area transitions to a non-metropolitan suburban areas character: white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. An average age of 39 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 73% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 63 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £220k.

Census 2021 statistics for WS2 0DS are sourced from Output Area E00051868 (shared with 5 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 0DS. The average age is 39.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British78.1%
Asian / British Asian10.0%
Black / African / Caribbean6.2%
Other / Mixed5.7%

Economic Activity

41%Active
FT: 29%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 220,000

1 sales · Mean £ 220,000

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

Crime around WS2 0DS is moderate at 63 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences139
Criminal damage and arson71
Anti-social behaviour48
Vehicle crime29
Shoplifting27

school Local Schools

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Bentley West Primary School Additionally Resourced for Hearing Impaired

Requires Improvement461 pupils0.3 km
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County Bridge Primary School

Good233 pupils0.4 km
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King Charles Primary School

Good450 pupils0.8 km
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Shepwell Short Stay School (PRU-Medical)

Good35 pupils0.9 km
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The Jane Lane School, A College for Cognition & Learning

Requires Improvement133 pupils0.9 km
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Barcroft Primary School

Good461 pupils1.1 km
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Lodge Farm Primary School

Good377 pupils1.1 km
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Willenhall E-ACT Academy

Requires Improvement842 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

6 nearby
  • Keymaster0.3 km
  • The Homestead1.0 km
  • The Noahs Ark0.6 km
  • The Robin Hood0.8 km
  • Bentley Green Beefeater0.6 km
  • + 1 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

11 nearby
  • Bentley Fish Bar0.5 km
  • Cardamom Balti Restaurant0.4 km
  • Hungry Pigs0.4 km
  • Clarkies Fish Bar0.7 km
  • Papa John's0.9 km
  • + 6 more
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Retailers - Other

16 nearby
  • Brian Betteridge Butchers Limited0.4 km
  • Spar0.3 km
  • Sunny Meats0.9 km
  • A & H Supersave0.4 km
  • Candy & Occasions0.5 km
  • + 11 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • Jo's Cafe1.0 km
  • Nick's Cafe at G A Nicholas0.7 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Maha Shiv Shakti Fruit and Veg0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Walsall3.0 km
  • Bloxwich Station3.7 km
  • Bescot Stadium3.8 km