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WS2 0EE

Morris Avenue

Bentley and Darlaston North

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Detailed insights for WS2 0EE

Overview

Postcode WS2 0EE 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 Bentley area. It has high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 60.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 37% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Bentley is £40,572 per year. The nearest station is Darlaston, about 1 miles away. There are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
61
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
19.3%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

7/10

Bentley has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 11,243 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 34% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Bentley has an average crime rate, with approximately 60.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

19.3%

Approximately 19.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 36.5% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

2/10

The average income per household in Bentley is £40,572 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 11 ft away from WS2 0EE.

Flood risk

No risk

Bentley near WS2 0EE 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 1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
401
Population density
6,265.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
27.01(-30%)
Criminal damage and arson
15.08(+107%)
Anti-social behaviour
14.45(+34%)
Vehicle crime
8.79(+35%)
Burglary
2.51(-38%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
309
76.87%
Indian
31
7.71%
African
14
3.48%
Caribbean
10
2.49%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
9
2.24%
Total population: 402

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
110
35.26%
Level 3 (A level)
50
16.03%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
49
15.71%
Level 4+ (Degree)
43
13.78%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
32
10.26%
Total 16+ residents: 312

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
49
41.18%
Owns with a mortgage
38
31.93%
Other social rented
12
10.08%
Social rents from council
11
9.24%
Private landlord or letting agency
8
6.72%
Total households: 119

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 44 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WS2 0EE.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WS2 0EE
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
30 Jul 2025300, Wolverhampton Road West, Walsall, WS2 0DSOtherFreehold£10,950,000
24 Apr 202694, Churchill Road, Walsall, WS2 0AWDetachedFreehold£310,000
27 Feb 202612, Wingate Road, Walsall, WS2 0ASSemi-DetachedFreehold£250,000
13 Oct 202510, Wingate Road, Walsall, WS2 0ASSemi-DetachedFreehold£250,000
29 Oct 202544, Morris Avenue, Walsall, WS2 0EDSemi-DetachedFreehold£200,000

Schools

In the WS2 0EE postcode area, located within Bentley, there are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for WS2 0EE
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryBentley West Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led

N/A

0.3 miPrimaryCounty Bridge Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.5 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 0EE, 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)BentleyE02002132
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Walsall 023BE01010259
Police ForceWest Midlands
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about WS2 0EE

Is WS2 0EE (Bentley) safe?

The area around WS2 0EE records about 61 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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, criminal damage and arson and anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near WS2 0EE?

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

What schools are near WS2 0EE?

There are 19 schools close to WS2 0EE, including Bentley West Primary School, County Bridge Primary School (Good) and King Charles Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around WS2 0EE?

WS2 0EE scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 11,243 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents WS2 0EE (Bentley) in Parliament and on the local council?

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