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WS2 0DL

King Charles Avenue

Bentley and Darlaston North

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Detailed insights for WS2 0DL

Overview

Postcode WS2 0DL 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 11 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
41.7%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Medium

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

41.7%

Approximately 41.7% 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

Medium

Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 141 ft away from WS2 0DL.

Flood risk

No risk

Darlaston East near WS2 0DL 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 0DL
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.7 mi

Darlaston

N/A

Walking directions to Darlaston

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
291
Population density
4,546.9 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
185
63.36%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
30
10.27%
Indian
29
9.93%
Other White
18
6.16%
Other
10
3.42%
Total population: 292

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
54
27.14%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
47
23.62%
Level 4+ (Degree)
31
15.58%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
27
13.57%
Level 3 (A level)
20
10.05%
Total 16+ residents: 199

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
22
22.92%
Owns with a mortgage
21
21.88%
Owns outright
18
18.75%
Other social rented
18
18.75%
Private landlord or letting agency
15
15.62%
Total households: 96

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 33 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WS2 0DL.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WS2 0DL
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
16 Apr 20269, King Charles Avenue, Walsall, WS2 0DLSemi-DetachedFreehold£128,000
12 Sept 202547, King Charles Avenue, Walsall, WS2 0DLSemi-DetachedFreehold£130,000
22 Aug 202533, King Charles Avenue, Walsall, WS2 0DLSemi-DetachedFreehold£195,000
09 Jan 202612, Anson Road, Walsall, WS2 0DHSemi-DetachedFreehold£164,000
07 Jul 202576, King Charles Avenue, Walsall, WS2 0DNSemi-DetachedFreehold£155,000

Schools

In the WS2 0DL postcode area, located within Darlaston East, there are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for WS2 0DL
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.0 miPrimaryCounty Bridge Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.4 miPrimaryBentley West Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led

N/A

0.4 miPrimaryKing Charles Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

No Supermarkets & Convenience Stores 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 0DL, 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 0DL

Is WS2 0DL (Darlaston East) safe?

The area around WS2 0DL 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 0DL?

The median sale price around WS2 0DL 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 0DL?

There are 16 schools close to WS2 0DL, including County Bridge Primary School (Good), Bentley West Primary School and King Charles Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to WS2 0DL?

The closest station to WS2 0DL is Darlaston, about 1,148 m away.

How deprived is the area around WS2 0DL?

WS2 0DL 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 0DL (Darlaston East) in Parliament and on the local council?

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