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.
BADER ROAD, WS2 0BJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BADER ROAD, WS2 0BJ.
313
38
£ 34,700 /yr
42%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
King Charles Primary School
County Bridge Primary School
Bentley West Primary School Additionally Resourced for Hearing Impaired
The Jane Lane School, A College for Cognition & Learning
Lodge Farm Primary School
West Walsall E-ACT Academy
Alumwell Junior School
Alumwell Nursery School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
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, 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, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Holiday Inn Express Walsall0.9 km
- The Village Hotel & Leisure Club0.9 km
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
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Postcode Profile: WS20BJ · Data under Open Government Licence