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Aldridge Central and South

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About

Aldridge Central and South is a largely residential ward within the larger town of Aldridge, characterised by a mix of housing types from inter-war semis to more modern developments. The area is centred around the historic village green, which provides a focal point with its traditional war memorial and mature trees. Local shopping is concentrated along the High Street and Anchor Road, serving the community's everyday needs.

The ward contains several green spaces, including the expansive Aldridge Airport Playing Fields on its southern edge, a legacy of the site's former use. The area is primarily defined by its neighbourhoods and schools rather than a dense commercial core. Residential streets are generally quiet, with the A452 running along the western boundary providing a main transport route towards Walsall and Sutton Coldfield.

Area overview

On average Aldridge Central and South has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 70 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 10.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Aldridge Central and South is £49,736 per year. There are 6 schools in Aldridge Central and South: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 4 Good) and 2 secondary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good). Aldridge Central and South is home to around 13,739 people, with a population density of about 999.5 per km2.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
70
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
10.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Aldridge Central and South Population
13,739
Population density
999.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
29.41(-24%)
Shoplifting
10.41(+20%)
Vehicle crime
10.41(+60%)
Other theft
8.73(+53%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.91(-5%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
11,964
87.07%
Indian
591
4.3%
Other White
190
1.38%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
172
1.25%
Caribbean
135
0.98%
Total population: 13,740

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
3,437
29.88%
No qualifications
2,307
20.06%
Level 3 (A level)
1,945
16.91%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,642
14.28%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,134
9.86%
Total 16+ residents: 11,501

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
2,659
44.39%
Owns with a mortgage
1,870
31.22%
Private landlord or letting agency
526
8.78%
Other social rented
516
8.61%
Social rents from council
299
4.99%
Total households: 5,990

Property prices in Aldridge Central and South

Based on 168 recent sales, the median property price is £280,000 in Aldridge Central and South area, with individual transactions ranging from £69,000 up to £1,175,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Aldridge Central and South in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, median price per square metre, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Aldridge Central and South over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached37£430,000£3,718
Flats39£147,500£2,673
Semi-Detached60£292,500£3,194
Terraced32£237,500£3,013

10 years median price trend in Aldridge Central and South

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Aldridge Central and South.

All postcodes in Aldridge Central and South

WS90SF

Little Hardwick Road

WS90SG

Erdington Road

WS90RN

Erdington Road

WS98UT

Leighswood Road

WS90SH

Bourne Vale

WS90AU

Walsall Road

WS90YX

Greenacres Close

WS98BW

Brickyard Road

WS90YY

Plainview Close

WS98QQ

Walmer Meadow

WS90DP

Myatt Way

WS98SP

Middlemore Lane

WS90NT

Little Aston Road

WS98RF

Norfolk Crescent

WS98QF

Northgate

WS98AN

Middlemore Lane

WS98PU

Anchor Road

WS90BZ

Westbrook Avenue

WS90AN

Alder Tree Grove

WS90AF

Hayfield Grove

WS91DR

Aldridge Central and South

WS90SD

Little Hardwick Road

WS98LZ

Baker's Lane

WS90NP

Little Aston Road

WS91EQ

Aldridge Central and South

WS90HF

Whetstone Lane

WS90NN

Little Aston Road

WS98JX

Stonnall Road

WS98PH

Anchor Road

WS90BX

Dilke Road

WS90JX

Bosty Lane

WS90QB

Walsall Road

WS90DB

Redhouse Lane

WS90PU

Chester Road

WS90JU

Bosty Lane

WS90LR

Chester Road

WS98AR

The Briars

WS90SB

Erdington Road

WS90RS

Daniels Lane

WS98UH

Erdington Road

WS90JZ

Linley Wood Road

WS90NQ

Stonnall Road

WS90EQ

Gorsey Way

WS98PA

Portland Road

WS98ET

Anglian Road

WS90RY

Hartley Drive

WS98DR

Middlemore Lane West

WS90DN

Limestone Close

WS98HP

Jessie Road

WS98QD

Northgate

WS90TG

Knights Hill

WS90EX

Seven Acres

WS98SE

Old Oak Close

WS98NQ

Noddy Park Road

WS98PP

Portland Road

WS90AT

Aldridge Central and South

WS98NP

Whetstone Lane

WS98UY

Brickyard Road

WS90ET

Harborough Drive

WS98NH

The Green

WS98LY

Aldridge Central and South

WS98PD

Alexandra Way

WS90YS

Barley Close

WS98HZ

Broad Meadow

WS98SR

Brickyard Road

WS90HG

Churnhill Road

WS98UQ

Empire Industrial Park

WS98QE

Aldridge Central and South

WS98JQ

Warwick Way

WS98DB

Leighswood Grove

WS42JT

Aldridge Road

WS90DJ

Hilary Drive

WS98PE

Noddy Park Road

WS98RN

The Glades

WS98QL

Garden Croft

WS98PT

Anchor Road

WS98JH

Devon Crescent

WS98TX

Northgate Way

WS98PL

Aldridge Central and South

WS90EZ

Whetstone Lane

WS90HW

Vale View

WS98HB

Walsall Wood Road

WS98QP

Anchor Road

WS98NU

Portland Road

WS90DT

Gretton Road

WS98JA

Broadmeadow

WS90DE

Hilary Drive

WS90BT

Oakley Avenue

WS90PA

Little Aston Road

WS90RL

Erdington Road

WS98LX

High Street

WS98QW

The Walmers

WS90SY

Barr Common Road

WS98PW

Anchor Road

WS90JB

Whetstone Lane

WS98TZ

Beecham Business Park

WS98TP

Shenstone Drive

WS98RQ

Lancaster Avenue

WS90LF

Bosty Lane

WS99AA

Coppice Lane

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/07/2026.