Postcode Analysis Walsall, West Midlands

BENTLEY ROAD NORTH, WS2 0DB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BENTLEY ROAD NORTH, WS2 0DB.

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Population

290

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Avg Age

32

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Avg Income

£ 34,400 /yr

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Employed

36%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: WS2 0DB 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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10/10
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8/10
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1/10
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9/10
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1/10
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2/10
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3/10
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6/10
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Area Character

With 42% social renting, WS2 0DB is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. The 32-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 0DB is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Bentley Road North, 0.6km 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 0DB is a diverse suburb with younger adults and first-time buyers, good starter homes. By day, the area transitions to a mining and quarrying facilities character: industrial activities connected with mining and quarrying. With residents averaging 32 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 42% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 21% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 59 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £235k. 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 0DB are sourced from Output Area E00051871 (shared with 3 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 0DB. The average age is 31.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British69.5%
Asian / British Asian12.0%
Black / African / Caribbean2.7%
Other / Mixed15.8%

Economic Activity

36%Active
FT: 21%
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

Terraced

£ 209,975

2 sales · Mean £ 209,975

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

Crime around WS2 0DB is moderate at 59 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences70
Vehicle crime48
Criminal damage and arson38
Anti-social behaviour14
Public order8

school Local Schools

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County Bridge Primary School

Good233 pupils0.2 km
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King Charles Primary School

Good450 pupils0.6 km
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Bentley West Primary School Additionally Resourced for Hearing Impaired

Requires Improvement461 pupils0.8 km
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The Jane Lane School, A College for Cognition & Learning

Requires Improvement133 pupils0.9 km
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West Walsall E-ACT Academy

Good1178 pupils1.0 km
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Alumwell Infant School

Requires Improvement265 pupils1.2 km
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Alumwell Junior School

Good360 pupils1.2 km
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Alumwell Nursery School

Outstanding139 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

11 nearby
  • G K Wines & Grocers Ltd0.1 km
  • The Crusty Cob0.6 km
  • Brian Betteridge Butchers Limited0.2 km
  • Spar0.8 km
  • Bentley Food & Wines1.0 km
  • + 6 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

6 nearby
  • Dan's Grill and Curry Ltd0.9 km
  • Garros Bar & Grill Ltd0.9 km
  • KFC (M6 Juction 10)0.8 km
  • Nick's Cafe at G A Nicholas0.2 km
  • BB's Coffee Shop &0.5 km
  • + 1 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

5 nearby
  • Daisy's Plaice0.1 km
  • Hungry Bite1.0 km
  • Bentley Fish Bar0.6 km
  • Cardamom Balti Restaurant0.2 km
  • Hungry Pigs0.2 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Greenhouse Club0.9 km
  • Bentley Green Beefeater0.2 km
  • Keymaster0.8 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Holiday Inn Express Walsall0.8 km
  • The Village Hotel & Leisure Club0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Walsall2.6 km
  • Bescot Stadium3.2 km
  • Bloxwich Station4.0 km