WS2 0DY is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.4km 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 0DY is a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. 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. 26% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 32% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Walsall.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 58 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban 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 0DY are sourced from Output Area E00051870 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WS2 0DY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WS2 0DY.
333
38
£ 34,700 /yr
45%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WS2 0DY 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
Families dominate this postcode. With 62% owner-occupation and average age 38, WS2 0DY has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WS2 0DY. The average age is 37.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around WS2 0DY is moderate at 58 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.
school Local Schools
County Bridge Primary School
King Charles Primary School
Bentley West Primary School Additionally Resourced for Hearing Impaired
The Jane Lane School, A College for Cognition & Learning
West Walsall E-ACT Academy
Alumwell Nursery School
Alumwell Junior School
Alumwell Infant School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
11 nearby- Grosvenor Casino0.5 km
- Nuts about Fruit0.5 km
- G K Wines & Grocers Ltd0.2 km
- The Crusty Cob0.4 km
- Bentley Food & Wines0.9 km
- + 6 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Holiday Inn Express Walsall0.7 km
- The Village Hotel & Leisure Club0.7 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Keymaster0.9 km
- Bentley Green Beefeater0.4 km
Restaurant, Cafe
7 nearby- BB's Coffee Shop &0.5 km
- Cinnamon Court0.7 km
- KFC (M6 Juction 10)0.7 km
- Nick's Cafe at G A Nicholas0.5 km
- Champy's1.0 km
- + 2 more
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Bentley Fish Bar0.4 km
- Cardamom Balti Restaurant0.1 km
- Hungry Pigs0.1 km
- Hungry Bite0.9 km
- Daisy's Plaice0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Walsall2.5 km
- Bescot Stadium3.3 km
- Bloxwich Station3.8 km
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Postcode Profile: WS20DY · Data under Open Government Licence