Postcode Analysis Walsall, West Midlands

BADER ROAD, WS2 0BJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BADER ROAD, WS2 0BJ.

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Population

313

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Avg Age

38

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Avg Income

£ 34,700 /yr

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Employed

42%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: WS2 0BJ 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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4/10
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7/10
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8/10
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2/10
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6/10
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2/10
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2/10
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3/10
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4/10
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Area Character

With 42% social renting, WS2 0BJ is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. The 38-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.

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

WS2 0BJ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Bader Road, 0.2km 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 0BJ is a striving suburban area — non-UK born households working to get ahead. An average age of 38 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 42% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 60 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £165k, 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 0BJ are sourced from Output Area E00051869 (shared with 6 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 0BJ. The average age is 37.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British72.6%
Asian / British Asian19.4%
Black / African / Caribbean2.3%
Other / Mixed5.8%

Economic Activity

42%Active
FT: 27%
Unemployed: 4%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 125,100

3 sales · Mean £ 117,401

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

Crime around WS2 0BJ is moderate at 60 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 offences105
Criminal damage and arson57
Vehicle crime55
Anti-social behaviour26
Burglary12

school Local Schools

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King Charles Primary School

Good450 pupils0.4 km
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County Bridge Primary School

Good233 pupils0.4 km
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Bentley West Primary School Additionally Resourced for Hearing Impaired

Requires Improvement461 pupils0.4 km
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The Jane Lane School, A College for Cognition & Learning

Requires Improvement133 pupils0.5 km
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Lodge Farm Primary School

Good377 pupils1.0 km
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West Walsall E-ACT Academy

Good1178 pupils1.1 km
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Alumwell Junior School

Good360 pupils1.1 km
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Alumwell Nursery School

Outstanding139 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

fastfood

Takeaway Shop

6 nearby
  • Dodo Pizza1.0 km
  • Daisy's Plaice0.4 km
  • Bentley Fish Bar0.2 km
  • Cardamom Balti Restaurant0.2 km
  • Hungry Pigs0.2 km
  • + 1 more
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Retailers - Other

11 nearby
  • Brian Betteridge Butchers Limited0.4 km
  • Spar0.8 km
  • G K Wines & Grocers Ltd0.4 km
  • The Crusty Cob0.2 km
  • Grosvenor Casino0.7 km
  • + 6 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

7 nearby
  • KFC (M6 Juction 10)0.9 km
  • BB's Coffee Shop &0.7 km
  • Cinnamon Court0.9 km
  • Nick's Cafe at G A Nicholas0.6 km
  • Champy's1.0 km
  • + 2 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

2 nearby
  • Keymaster0.8 km
  • Bentley Green Beefeater0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Walsall2.6 km
  • Bescot Stadium3.5 km
  • Bloxwich Station3.6 km