Postcode Analysis Walsall, West Midlands

WESTERN AVENUE, WS2 0AQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WESTERN AVENUE, WS2 0AQ.

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Population

287

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Avg Age

46

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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 0AQ 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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4/10
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5/10
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7/10
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2/10
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8/10
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2/10
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2/10
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6/10
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3/10
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Area Character

Families dominate this postcode. With 66% owner-occupation and average age 46, WS2 0AQ has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters. Property prices are trending down 5.0% year-on-year.

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

WS2 0AQ is a mixed residential area on Western Avenue, 0.3km 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 0AQ represents a striving suburban area — non-UK born households working to get ahead. By day, the area transitions to a non-metropolitan suburban areas character: white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. At 46 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 66% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 66 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £130k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 5.0% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for WS2 0AQ are sourced from Output Area E00051864 (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 0AQ. The average age is 45.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British78.9%
Asian / British Asian11.1%
Black / African / Caribbean3.5%
Other / Mixed6.6%

Economic Activity

41%Active
FT: 26%
Unemployed: 3%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 120,000

17 sales · Mean £ 117,027

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

Crime around WS2 0AQ is moderate at 66 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 offences138
Criminal damage and arson77
Anti-social behaviour47
Vehicle crime32
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 pupils0.7 km
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Shepwell Short Stay School (PRU-Medical)

Good35 pupils0.8 km
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Barcroft Primary School

Good461 pupils0.9 km
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Lodge Farm Primary School

Good377 pupils1.0 km
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Rosedale Church of England C Infant School

Good254 pupils1.0 km
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New Leaf Centre

Requires Improvement62 pupils1.0 km
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King Charles Primary School

Good450 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

21 nearby
  • Lifestyle Express0.8 km
  • The Cake Shop1.0 km
  • Willenhall Supermarket0.7 km
  • Brian Betteridge Butchers Limited0.7 km
  • Spar0.3 km
  • + 16 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

7 nearby
  • The Old Oak0.8 km
  • Three Tuns0.9 km
  • The Noahs Ark0.4 km
  • The Robin Hood0.8 km
  • Keymaster0.3 km
  • + 2 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

12 nearby
  • Chip Pan0.7 km
  • Daisy's Plaice0.8 km
  • Clove Balti0.8 km
  • Clarkies Fish Bar0.4 km
  • Papa John's0.8 km
  • + 7 more
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Supermarkets

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

Restaurant, Cafe

5 nearby
  • Renzo's Desserts Ltd0.9 km
  • Jo's Cafe0.8 km
  • Pit Stop Diner0.8 km
  • Lock and Key Café1.0 km
  • Nick's Cafe at G A Nicholas1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Walsall3.3 km
  • Bloxwich Station3.6 km
  • Bescot Stadium4.1 km