Postcode Analysis Walsall, West Midlands

ANSON ROAD, WS2 0DH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ANSON ROAD, WS2 0DH.

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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 0DH 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

WS2 0DH has a significant social housing presence — 42% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest. Property prices are trending up 25.7% year-on-year.

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

WS2 0DH is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Anson Road, 0.5km 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 0DH is a diverse suburb with younger adults and first-time buyers, good starter homes. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a mining and quarrying facilities zone — industrial activities connected with mining and quarrying. The 32 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 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 rates are low here at 45 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £126k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 25.7% year-on-year. 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 0DH 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 0DH. 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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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 144,000

2 sales · Mean £ 144,000

Semi-Detached

£ 120,000

10 sales · Mean £ 116,050

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

WS2 0DH has low crime rates — 45 incidents 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 offences61
Vehicle crime39
Criminal damage and arson28
Anti-social behaviour15
Other theft6

school Local Schools

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County Bridge Primary School

Good233 pupils0.0 km
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Bentley West Primary School Additionally Resourced for Hearing Impaired

Requires Improvement461 pupils0.7 km
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King Charles Primary School

Good450 pupils0.7 km
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The Jane Lane School, A College for Cognition & Learning

Requires Improvement133 pupils1.0 km
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Shepwell Short Stay School (PRU-Medical)

Good35 pupils1.0 km
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West Walsall E-ACT Academy

Good1178 pupils1.2 km
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Alumwell Nursery School

Outstanding139 pupils1.4 km
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Alumwell Junior School

Good360 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

14 nearby
  • Grosvenor Casino0.6 km
  • Nuts about Fruit0.6 km
  • Brian Betteridge Butchers Limited0.0 km
  • Spar0.6 km
  • G K Wines & Grocers Ltd0.2 km
  • + 9 more
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Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • Keymaster0.6 km
  • The Noahs Ark0.9 km
  • The Robin Hood0.9 km
  • Greenhouse Club0.8 km
  • Bentley Green Beefeater0.2 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

5 nearby
  • BB's Coffee Shop &0.6 km
  • Cinnamon Court0.8 km
  • Dan's Grill and Curry Ltd0.8 km
  • Garros Bar & Grill Ltd0.8 km
  • Nick's Cafe at G A Nicholas0.3 km
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Takeaway Shop

6 nearby
  • Bentley Fish Bar0.6 km
  • Cardamom Balti Restaurant0.2 km
  • Hungry Pigs0.2 km
  • Clarkies Fish Bar1.0 km
  • Daisy's Plaice0.2 km
  • + 1 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Maha Shiv Shakti Fruit and Veg1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Walsall2.8 km
  • Bescot Stadium3.4 km
  • Bloxwich Station4.0 km