Postcode Analysis Walsall, West Midlands

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

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

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Population

333

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Avg Age

38

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Avg Income

£ 34,700 /yr

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Employed

45%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: WS2 0DU 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.

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3/10
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8/10
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7/10
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3/10
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7/10
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2/10
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2/10
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5/10
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9/10
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Area Character

WS2 0DU is an established family neighbourhood — 62% owner-occupation and an average age of 38 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.

home £181,215 median price shield Safety 3/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

WS2 0DU is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Wolverhampton Road West, 0.4km 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 0DU is a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. The 38 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 26% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 32% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Walsall.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 52 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £181k. 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 0DU are sourced from Output Area E00051870 (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 0DU. The average age is 37.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British68.4%
Asian / British Asian21.8%
Black / African / Caribbean2.4%
Other / Mixed7.5%

Economic Activity

45%Active
FT: 33%
Unemployed: 4%
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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

£ 185,000

2 sales · Mean £ 185,000

Semi-Detached

£ 165,500

5 sales · Mean £ 160,829

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

Crime around WS2 0DU is moderate at 52 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.

Violence and sexual offences91
Vehicle crime53
Criminal damage and arson49
Anti-social behaviour23
Public order8

school Local Schools

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County Bridge Primary School

Good233 pupils0.2 km
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King Charles Primary School

Good450 pupils0.5 km
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Bentley West Primary School Additionally Resourced for Hearing Impaired

Requires Improvement461 pupils0.6 km
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The Jane Lane School, A College for Cognition & Learning

Requires Improvement133 pupils0.8 km
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West Walsall E-ACT Academy

Good1178 pupils1.1 km
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Shepwell Short Stay School (PRU-Medical)

Good35 pupils1.2 km
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Alumwell Infant School

Requires Improvement265 pupils1.2 km
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Alumwell Junior School

Good360 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

11 nearby
  • Grosvenor Casino0.6 km
  • Nuts about Fruit0.6 km
  • G K Wines & Grocers Ltd0.2 km
  • The Crusty Cob0.4 km
  • Bentley Food & Wines0.8 km
  • + 6 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

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

Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Keymaster0.7 km
  • The Noahs Ark1.0 km
  • Bentley Green Beefeater0.4 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • BB's Coffee Shop &0.6 km
  • Cinnamon Court0.8 km
  • KFC (M6 Juction 10)0.9 km
  • Nick's Cafe at G A Nicholas0.4 km
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Takeaway Shop

5 nearby
  • Bentley Fish Bar0.4 km
  • Cardamom Balti Restaurant0.0 km
  • Hungry Pigs0.0 km
  • Hungry Bite0.8 km
  • Daisy's Plaice0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Walsall2.7 km
  • Bescot Stadium3.4 km
  • Bloxwich Station3.8 km