Postcode Analysis Walsall, West Midlands

ARNWOOD CLOSE, WS2 0DZ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ARNWOOD CLOSE, WS2 0DZ.

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Population

517

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Avg Age

36

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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 0DZ 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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9/10
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7/10
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1/10
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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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4/10
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Area Character

Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. WS2 0DZ's 60% ownership and 36-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.

home £187,500 median price shield Safety 3/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

WS2 0DZ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Arnwood Close, 0.6km from Bentley in Willenhall. Administratively it sits within Bentley and Darlaston North ward and the Walsall South constituency.

For families considering a move, WS2 0DZ represents a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. At 36 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 60% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. The area has a notably diverse population — 35% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Walsall.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 45 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £187k. 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 0DZ are sourced from Output Area E00051866 (shared with 7 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 0DZ. The average age is 36.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British64.9%
Asian / British Asian24.1%
Black / African / Caribbean1.9%
Other / Mixed9.1%

Economic Activity

41%Active
FT: 21%
Unemployed: 5%
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Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 165,000

5 sales · Mean £ 161,100

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

WS2 0DZ has low crime rates — 45 incidents 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 crime52
Violence and sexual offences42
Criminal damage and arson31
Anti-social behaviour11
Burglary6

school Local Schools

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King Charles Primary School

Good450 pupils0.2 km
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West Walsall E-ACT Academy

Good1178 pupils0.6 km
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The Jane Lane School, A College for Cognition & Learning

Requires Improvement133 pupils0.6 km
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County Bridge Primary School

Good233 pupils0.7 km
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Alumwell Nursery School

Outstanding139 pupils0.7 km
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Alumwell Infant School

Requires Improvement265 pupils0.7 km
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Alumwell Junior School

Good360 pupils0.7 km
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Bentley West Primary School Additionally Resourced for Hearing Impaired

Requires Improvement461 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

10 nearby
  • G K Wines & Grocers Ltd0.4 km
  • The Crusty Cob0.6 km
  • The Local Shop0.9 km
  • Grosvenor Casino0.4 km
  • Nuts about Fruit0.4 km
  • + 5 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

7 nearby
  • Dodo Pizza0.9 km
  • Wing Wah0.7 km
  • Bentley Fish Bar0.6 km
  • Cardamom Balti Restaurant0.5 km
  • Hungry Pigs0.5 km
  • + 2 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Bentley Green Beefeater0.7 km
  • The Parkbrook0.7 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

8 nearby
  • Nick's Cafe at G A Nicholas0.7 km
  • BB's Coffee Shop &0.4 km
  • Cinnamon Court0.6 km
  • KFC (M6 Juction 10)0.4 km
  • Bluebells Childrens Home0.7 km
  • + 3 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Holiday Inn Express Walsall0.4 km
  • The Village Hotel & Leisure Club0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Walsall2.2 km
  • Bescot Stadium3.0 km
  • Bloxwich Station3.8 km