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WS2 0BX

Wolverhampton Road West

Bentley and Darlaston North

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Detailed insights for WS2 0BX

Overview

Postcode WS2 0BX is located in a major urban area, within the Bentley and Darlaston North ward of Walsall in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Darlaston East area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 111.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.2× the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Darlaston East is £41,565 per year. The nearest station is Darlaston, about 0.7 miles away. There are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
112
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
11.3%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

9/10

Darlaston East has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,066 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 12% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Darlaston East has a very high crime rate, with approximately 111.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

11.3%

Approximately 11.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 34.6% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

2/10

The average income per household in Darlaston East is £41,565 per year.

Noise Level

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 170 ft away from WS2 0BX.

Flood risk

No risk

Darlaston East near WS2 0BX has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Darlaston located about 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for WS2 0BX
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.7 mi

Darlaston

N/A

Walking directions to Darlaston

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
349
Population density
1,306.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
43.25(+12%)
Vehicle crime
33.1(+408%)
Criminal damage and arson
17.62(+142%)
Anti-social behaviour
11.75(+9%)
Other theft
5.34(-6%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
188
53.71%
Indian
40
11.43%
Pakistani
33
9.43%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
23
6.57%
Other White
15
4.29%
Total population: 350

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
64
23.1%
No qualifications
60
21.66%
Level 3 (A level)
50
18.05%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
46
16.61%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
30
10.83%
Total 16+ residents: 277

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
47
33.1%
Owns with a mortgage
42
29.58%
Private landlord or letting agency
35
24.65%
Other social rented
15
10.56%
Other forms of private rent
2
1.41%
Total households: 142

Property prices in Bentley and Darlaston North

Median price£187,000
Price per sq ft£228
Sales (last 12 months)74
Typical range (middle 50%)£160K – £234K

Based on 74 recent sales, the median property price is £187,000 (about £228 per square foot) in Bentley and Darlaston North area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 up to £321,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Bentley and Darlaston North over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached8£307,500£268
Semi-Detached40£194,250£233
Terraced22£167,500£189
Flats4£101,000£156

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Bentley and Darlaston North

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bentley and Darlaston North.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£61,500£113,500£90,000
2017£157,500£78,000£115,000£105,000
2018£165,000£85,000£125,000£106,000
2019£212,500£83,500£128,250£115,000
2020£207,475£73,750£147,000£120,000
2021£196,000£90,000£160,000£130,000
2022£233,500£87,500£177,500£145,000
2023£253,000£87,000£172,500£156,500
2024£242,500£115,000£180,000£161,000
2025£240,000£67,000£190,000£165,000
2026£310,000£108,500£212,500£170,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bentley and Darlaston North.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bentley and Darlaston North.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£92£134£95
2017£162£125£134£118
2018£164£134£147£126
2019£206£100£148£126
2020£183£110£180£138
2021£215£138£173£142
2022£255£142£203£155
2023£250£150£208£167
2024£284£157£206£197
2025£243£109£225£192
2026£261£166£239£203
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bentley and Darlaston North.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Bentley and Darlaston North in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 31 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WS2 0BX.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WS2 0BX
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
10 Apr 20263, Wilkes Avenue, Walsall, WS2 0HHSemi-DetachedFreehold£239,990
13 Mar 202652, Wolverhampton Road West, Walsall, WS2 0BSDetachedFreehold£305,000
28 Nov 2025Holiday Inn, Wolverhampton Road West, Walsall, WS2 0BSOtherFreehold£3,900,000
21 Nov 202564, Wolverhampton Road West, Walsall, WS2 0BSDetachedFreehold£235,000
26 Nov 2025J Hall & Son (Fasteners) Ltd, Longmore Avenue, Walsall, WS2 0BWOtherFreehold£550,000

Schools

In the WS2 0BX postcode area, located within Darlaston East, there are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for WS2 0BX
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryKing Charles Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.3 miPrimaryCounty Bridge Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.4 miNot applicableJane Lane SchoolCommunity special school

Good

Local amenities

No amenities nearby

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Walsall district.

Band A£1,752
Band B£2,044
Band C£2,336
Band D£2,627
Band E£3,211
Band F£3,795
Band G£4,379
Band H£5,255

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for WS2 0BX, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Lucie Jane Nahal

Bentley and Darlaston North - Elected 2 May 2024

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Pat McFadden

Wolverhampton South East - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionWest MidlandsUKG
DistrictWalsallE08000030
Parliamentary ConstituencyWolverhampton South EastE14001595
ParishWalsall, unparished areaE43000184
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Darlaston EastE02002142
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Walsall 033AE01010261
Police ForceWest Midlands
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about WS2 0BX

Is WS2 0BX (Darlaston East) safe?

The area around WS2 0BX records about 112 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across West Midlands as a whole the rate is about 97 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, vehicle crime and criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near WS2 0BX?

The median sale price around WS2 0BX in Darlaston East is £187,000 (about £228 per square foot) based on 74 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near WS2 0BX?

There are 15 schools close to WS2 0BX, including King Charles Primary School (Good), County Bridge Primary School (Good) and Jane Lane School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to WS2 0BX?

The closest station to WS2 0BX is Darlaston, about 1,062 m away.

How deprived is the area around WS2 0BX?

WS2 0BX scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 4,066 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents WS2 0BX (Darlaston East) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Wolverhampton South East covering WS2 0BX is Pat McFadden (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Lucie Jane Nahal (Labour Party).