Postcode WS2 0LY 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 average crime levels, with around 65.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 33% below 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 1.4 miles away. There are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Bentley has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,829 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 12% most deprived areas in England.
Bentley has an average crime rate, with approximately 65.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 52.1% 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.
The average income per household in Bentley is £40,572 per year.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 316 ft away from WS2 0LY.
Bentley near WS2 0LY has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Darlaston located about 1.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 7 | £305,000 | £261 |
| Semi-Detached | 35 | £197,000 | £232 |
| Terraced | 27 | £170,000 | £186 |
| Flats | 4 | £107,000 | £156 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 25 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WS2 0LY.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Jun 2025 | 10, Poplar Close, Walsall, WS2 0HE | Terraced | Freehold | £120,000 | |
| 23 Jul 2026 | 40, Locket Close, Walsall, WS2 0LX | Terraced | Freehold | £130,000 | |
| 04 Feb 2026 | 8, Locket Close, Walsall, WS2 0LX | Terraced | Freehold | £275,000 | |
| 17 Nov 2025 | 2, Locket Close, Walsall, WS2 0LX | Terraced | Freehold | £155,050 | |
| 13 Nov 2025 | 20, Locket Close, Walsall, WS2 0LX | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £157,500 |
In the WS2 0LY postcode area, located within Bentley, there are 10 primary and 1 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.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Primary | Lodge Farm Primary School | Academy sponsor led | Ofsted rating. Inspected 16 Oct 2018. | |
Lodge Farm Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 16 Oct 2018
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| 0.3 mi | Secondary | Willenhall E-ACT Academy | Academy sponsor led | Area360 rating. Inspected 13 May 2025. | |
Willenhall E-ACT Academy ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 13 May 2025
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| 0.3 mi | Not applicable | Old Hall School | Community special school | Area360 rating. Inspected 10 Dec 2024. | |
Old Hall School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 10 Dec 2024
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2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of WS2 0LY
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Stroud Express | Darvel Road, Walsall, WV12 4HA | Walking directions to Stroud Express |
| 0.4 mi | Nisa Extra | Darvel Road, Walsall, WV12 4TZ | Walking directions to Nisa Extra |
Annual council tax rates for Walsall district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for WS2 0LY, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Lucie Jane Nahal
Bentley and Darlaston North - Elected 2 May 2024
Pat McFadden
Wolverhampton South East - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around WS2 0LY records about 65 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, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson.
The median sale price around WS2 0LY in Bentley and Darlaston North is £185,000 (about £213 per square foot) based on 73 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 17 schools close to WS2 0LY, including Lodge Farm Primary School (Good), Willenhall E-ACT Academy (Good) and Old Hall School (Outstanding). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
WS2 0LY scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 3,829 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Wolverhampton South East covering WS2 0LY is Pat McFadden (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Lucie Jane Nahal (Labour Party).