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WS2 0HL

Bentley and Darlaston North

Walsall

England / West Midlands / Walsall / Bentley / Bentley and Darlaston North / WS2 0HL

Overview

Postcode WS2 0HL 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 very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 133.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Bentley is £34,700 per year. The nearest station is Walsall located about 1.5 miles away. There are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
134
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
34.1%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Medium

Deprivation level

9/10

Bentley has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,261 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 13% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Bentley has a very high crime rate, with approximately 133.5 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.

Social housing

34.1%

Approximately 34.1% 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 of residents in Bentley is £34,700 per year.

Noise Level

Medium

Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 178 ft away from WS2 0HL.

Flood risk

No risk

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

Transport

The nearest station is Walsall located about 1.5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Property prices in Bentley and Darlaston North

Based on 67 recent sales, the median property price is £170,000 in Bentley and Darlaston North area, with individual transactions ranging from £75,000 up to £300,000.

By property type (last year):
TypeSalesMedian
Detached7£245,000
Flats2£122,500
Semi-Detached33£180,000
Terraced25£165,000

10 years price trend in Bentley and Darlaston North

Schools

In the WS2 0HL postcode area, located within Bentley, there are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryKing Charles Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.3 miNot applicableJane Lane SchoolCommunity special school

Good

0.3 miPrimaryCounty Bridge Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

No amenities nearby

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.