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WS2 0HY

Oak Avenue

Bentley and Darlaston North

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Detailed insights for WS2 0HY

Overview

Postcode WS2 0HY 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 high crime levels, with around 81.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 16% 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 1.1 miles away. There are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
81
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
47.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

9/10

Bentley has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,985 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 12% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Bentley has a high crime rate, with approximately 81.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

47.8%

Approximately 47.8% 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 1 ft away from WS2 0HY.

Flood risk

No risk

Bentley near WS2 0HY 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 1.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
315
Population density
6,931.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
48.19(+25%)
Anti-social behaviour
15.06(+40%)
Criminal damage and arson
10.24(+40%)
Burglary
6.63(+63%)
Public order
6.63(+9%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
257
82.11%
Other White
10
3.19%
Pakistani
7
2.24%
White and Asian (mixed)
7
2.24%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
7
2.24%
Total population: 313

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
67
26.59%
Level 3 (A level)
51
20.24%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
39
15.48%
Level 4+ (Degree)
38
15.08%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
32
12.7%
Total 16+ residents: 252

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
35
26.12%
Owns outright
30
22.39%
Social rents from council
29
21.64%
Owns with a mortgage
28
20.9%
Private landlord or letting agency
10
7.46%
Total households: 134

Property prices in Bentley and Darlaston North

Median price£185,000
Price per sq ft£228
Sales (last 12 months)77
Typical range (middle 50%)£160K – £231K

Based on 77 recent sales, the median property price is £185,000 (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-Detached41£193,500£233
Terraced24£171,500£193
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£210,000£173,000
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 36 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WS2 0HY.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WS2 0HY
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
10 Oct 202515, Oak Avenue, Walsall, WS2 0HYSemi-DetachedFreehold£145,000
25 Jul 20255, Oak Avenue, Walsall, WS2 0HYTerracedFreehold£160,000
26 Jun 202617, Hawthorn Place, Walsall, WS2 0HZSemi-DetachedFreehold£210,000
02 Oct 202528, Hawthorn Place, Walsall, WS2 0HZSemi-DetachedFreehold£200,000
28 Jul 20251, Margaret Road, Walsall, WS2 0HBSemi-DetachedFreehold£180,000

Schools

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

Nearby primary and secondary schools for WS2 0HY
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryBentley West Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led

N/A

0.3 miNot applicableJane Lane SchoolCommunity special school

Good

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 0HY, 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 023AE01010258
Police ForceWest Midlands
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about WS2 0HY

Is WS2 0HY (Bentley) safe?

The area around WS2 0HY records about 81 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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 0HY?

The median sale price around WS2 0HY in Bentley is £185,000 (about £228 per square foot) based on 77 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near WS2 0HY?

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

How deprived is the area around WS2 0HY?

WS2 0HY scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 3,985 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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