Postcode Analysis Walsall, West Midlands

RIDGE CLOSE, WS2 0AN House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RIDGE CLOSE, WS2 0AN.

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Population

275

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 38,000 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: WS2 0AN 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.

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3/10
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3/10
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8/10
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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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4/10
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Area Character

Families dominate this postcode. With 65% owner-occupation and average age 44, WS2 0AN has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. £110k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability.

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

WS2 0AN is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Ridge Close, 0.4km from Little Island in Willenhall. Administratively it sits within Willenhall South ward and the Walsall North constituency.

For families considering a move, WS2 0AN represents a striving suburban area — non-UK born households working to get ahead. An average age of 44 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 65% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 47 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £110k, 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 0AN are sourced from Output Area E00052564 (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 0AN. The average age is 43.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British77.4%
Asian / British Asian14.4%
Black / African / Caribbean3.0%
Other / Mixed5.2%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 29%
Unemployed: 3%
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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

£ 110,000

4 sales · Mean £ 103,500

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

WS2 0AN has low crime rates — 47 incidents 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 offences112
Criminal damage and arson64
Anti-social behaviour40
Shoplifting27
Vehicle crime21

school Local Schools

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Bentley West Primary School Additionally Resourced for Hearing Impaired

Requires Improvement461 pupils0.5 km
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Barcroft Primary School

Good461 pupils0.8 km
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Shepwell Short Stay School (PRU-Medical)

Good35 pupils0.8 km
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Short Heath Junior School

Good261 pupils0.9 km
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New Leaf Centre

Requires Improvement62 pupils0.9 km
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Rosedale Church of England C Infant School

Good254 pupils0.9 km
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County Bridge Primary School

Good233 pupils0.9 km
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Lodge Farm Primary School

Good377 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

21 nearby
  • Lifestyle Express0.8 km
  • The Cake Shop0.9 km
  • Willenhall Supermarket0.6 km
  • Brian Betteridge Butchers Limited0.9 km
  • Spar0.4 km
  • + 16 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

7 nearby
  • The Old Oak0.8 km
  • Three Tuns0.8 km
  • The Noahs Ark0.4 km
  • The Robin Hood0.8 km
  • Keymaster0.4 km
  • + 2 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

15 nearby
  • Spicy Flames1.0 km
  • Chip Pan0.7 km
  • Clove Balti0.8 km
  • Clarkies Fish Bar0.3 km
  • Papa John's0.7 km
  • + 10 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Maha Shiv Shakti Fruit and Veg0.7 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • Renzo's Desserts Ltd0.7 km
  • Jo's Cafe0.8 km
  • Pit Stop Diner0.6 km
  • Lock and Key Café0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Walsall3.4 km
  • Bloxwich Station3.5 km
  • Bloxwich North4.1 km