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WS2 0JW

Wilkes Avenue

Bentley and Darlaston North

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Detailed insights for WS2 0JW

Overview

Postcode WS2 0JW is located in a major urban area, within the Bentley and Darlaston North area 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 118.1 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 Bentley is £40,572 per year. The median sale price in Bentley and Darlaston North is £185,000 (around £213 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £157,500 and £235,000. The nearest station is Darlaston, about 0.7 miles away. There are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
118
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
23.9%
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 5,161 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 16% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Bentley has a very high crime rate, with approximately 118.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

23.9%

Approximately 23.9% 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

Medium

Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 29 ft away from WS2 0JW.

Flood risk

No risk

Bentley near WS2 0JW 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 0JW
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.7 mi

Darlaston

N/A

Walking directions to Darlaston

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
518
Population density
2,639.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
46.47(+20%)
Criminal damage and arson
25.11(+244%)
Vehicle crime
19.23(+195%)
Anti-social behaviour
9.08(-16%)
Burglary
6.41(+58%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
321
61.97%
Indian
105
20.27%
Arab
19
3.67%
Pakistani
15
2.9%
Other White
14
2.7%
Total population: 518

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
98
26.7%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
68
18.53%
Level 4+ (Degree)
63
17.17%
Level 3 (A level)
61
16.62%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
45
12.26%
Total 16+ residents: 367

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
79
42.02%
Owns with a mortgage
34
18.09%
Other social rented
29
15.43%
Private landlord or letting agency
27
14.36%
Social rents from council
16
8.51%
Total households: 188

Property prices in Bentley and Darlaston North

Median price: £185,000
Price per sq ft: £213
Sales (last 12 months): 73
Typical range (middle 50%): £158K – £235K

Based on 73 recent sales, the median property price is £185,000 (about £213 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
Detached7£305,000£261
Semi-Detached35£197,000£232
Terraced27£170,000£186
Flats4£107,000£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£191,250£162,500
2026£310,000£112,000£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£226£186
2026£261£144£232£188
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 28 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WS2 0JW.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WS2 0JW
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
16 Apr 202672, Wolverhampton Road West, Walsall, WS2 0BSSemi-DetachedFreehold£210,000
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
10 Apr 20263, Wilkes Avenue, Walsall, WS2 0HHSemi-DetachedFreehold£239,990

Schools

In the WS2 0JW postcode area, located within Bentley, there are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.

Nearby schools for WS2 0JW
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.1 miPrimaryKing Charles Primary SchoolCommunity school
0.3 miPrimaryCounty Bridge Primary SchoolCommunity school
0.4 miNot applicableJane Lane SchoolCommunity special school

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 0JW, 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 023CE01010260
Police ForceWest Midlands
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about WS2 0JW

Is WS2 0JW (Bentley) safe?

The area around WS2 0JW records about 118 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, criminal damage and arson and vehicle crime.

What is the average house price near WS2 0JW?

The median sale price around WS2 0JW in Bentley and Darlaston North is £185,000 (about £213 per square foot) based on 73 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near WS2 0JW?

There are 14 schools close to WS2 0JW, including King Charles Primary School (Good), County Bridge Primary School (Good) and Jane Lane School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

What is the nearest station to WS2 0JW?

The closest station to WS2 0JW is Darlaston, about 1,168 m away.

How deprived is the area around WS2 0JW?

WS2 0JW scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 5,161 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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