Postcode Analysis Walsall, West Midlands

WREXHAM AVENUE, WS2 0DG House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WREXHAM AVENUE, WS2 0DG.

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Population

346

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Avg Age

37

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Avg Income

£ 34,400 /yr

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Employed

50%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: WS2 0DG 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.

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1/10
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7/10
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8/10
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6/10
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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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8/10
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Area Character

Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. WS2 0DG's 63% ownership and 37-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters.

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

WS2 0DG is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Wrexham Avenue, 0.8km from Bentley in Willenhall. Administratively it sits within Bentley and Darlaston North ward and the Walsall South constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. During the day, low density wholesale and retail in mostly white areas, often on urban fringe or close to transport nodes. A balanced community with an average age of 37 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 63% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. The area has a notably diverse population — 42% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Walsall.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 57 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £181k. 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 0DG are sourced from Output Area E00051872 (shared with 16 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 0DG. The average age is 36.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British58.0%
Asian / British Asian23.7%
Black / African / Caribbean5.1%
Other / Mixed13.1%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 136,000

17 sales · Mean £ 150,941

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

Crime around WS2 0DG is moderate at 57 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are vehicle crime and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Vehicle crime52
Violence and sexual offences45
Criminal damage and arson26
Anti-social behaviour10
Public order6

school Local Schools

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County Bridge Primary School

Good233 pupils0.5 km
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King Charles Primary School

Good450 pupils0.6 km
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West Walsall E-ACT Academy

Good1178 pupils0.8 km
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The Jane Lane School, A College for Cognition & Learning

Requires Improvement133 pupils1.0 km
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Bentley West Primary School Additionally Resourced for Hearing Impaired

Requires Improvement461 pupils1.0 km
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Alumwell Infant School

Requires Improvement265 pupils1.1 km
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Alumwell Nursery School

Outstanding139 pupils1.1 km
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Alumwell Junior School

Good360 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

10 nearby
  • G K Wines & Grocers Ltd0.3 km
  • The Crusty Cob0.8 km
  • Brian Betteridge Butchers Limited0.5 km
  • Londis1.0 km
  • Owens Gym1.0 km
  • + 5 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

6 nearby
  • Dan's Grill and Curry Ltd1.0 km
  • Garros Bar & Grill Ltd1.0 km
  • KFC (M6 Juction 10)0.7 km
  • Nick's Cafe at G A Nicholas0.3 km
  • BB's Coffee Shop &0.2 km
  • + 1 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • Daisy's Plaice0.3 km
  • Bentley Fish Bar0.8 km
  • Cardamom Balti Restaurant0.4 km
  • Hungry Pigs0.5 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Greenhouse Club1.0 km
  • Bentley Green Beefeater0.3 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Holiday Inn Express Walsall0.7 km
  • The Village Hotel & Leisure Club0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Walsall2.5 km
  • Bescot Stadium2.9 km
  • Bloxwich Station4.1 km