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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

WS98DZ

Aldridge Central and South

WS90BW

Station Road

WS90HU

Stone Lea

WS98BF

Little Aston Road

WS90QH

Sutton Road

WS98NX

Portland Avenue

WS91DQ

Aldridge Central and South

WS90RU

Whetstone Lane

WS98LT

Aldridge Central and South

WS90BA

Quicksand Lane

WS90SR

Wheatland Grove

WS98QH

Field Walk

WS98LS

Pavillion Close

WS90EY

Seven Acres

WS98PB

Whetstone Lane

WS90SA

Erdington Road

WS98JR

Herbert Road

WS90NL

The Maltings

WS98UL

Hallcroft Way

WS90RE

Airfield Drive

WS98HY

Broad Meadow

WS98AU

Leighswood Avenue

WS90EW

Lea View

WS98YB

Vigo Place

WS90YT

The Downs

WS98QJ

Wallcroft

WS98QR

Whetstone Lane

WS98JW

Rutland Crescent

WS90AD

Birmingham Road

WS90QJ

Sutton Road

WS98PF

Noddy Park Road

WS98JJ

Brookfield Road

WS98NS

Portland Road

WS98XU

Shenstone Drive

WS98JT

Northgate

WS98QA

Mead Close

WS98RG

Suffolk Grove

WS90EU

Whetstone Lane

WS90LP

Chester Road

WS90DQ

Redhouse Lane

WS98SW

Brickyard Road

WS90TE

Barr Common Road

WS90DW

High Ridge Close

WS98HX

Hereford Close

WS90RB

Walsall Business Park

WS90LL

Hobs Hole Lane

WS90YU

Harvesters Close

WS98PJ

Anchor Road

WS98JD

Wellfield Road

WS90QG

Bosty Lane

WS90HJ

Beaufort Way

WS91AB

Aldridge Central and South

WS90DR

Myatt Avenue

WS90SJ

Vale Avenue

WS98DF

Stubbers Green Road

WS90AS

Tynings Lane

WS90TA

Longwood Road

WS98EA

Middlemore Lane West

WS90SP

Winchester Mews

WS90BB

Whitehouse Way

WS98BA

Leighswood Avenue

WS99YT

Aldridge Central and South

WS90BD

Quicksand Lane

WS98QU

Walsall Wood Road

WS98AJ

Eastfield Close

WS90HA

Weston Crescent

WS98EJ

Middlemore Lane West

WS98JS

Cornwall Close

WS98QS

Aldridge Central and South

WS98QG

Green Fields

WS98AW

Leighswood Road

WS98UN

Hallcroft Way

WS90DG

Red House Lane

WS90PT

Chester Wood

WS90DS

High Ridge

WS90SN

Twyford Close

WS90DU

Bonner Grove

WS98JP

Herbert Road

WS98AT

Leighswood Avenue

WS98JU

Brookfield Close

WS90LX

Back Lane

WS98NL

Baker's Lane

WS90HL

Ridgeway

WS98YT

Aldridge Central and South

WS98NT

Alrewic Gardens

WS90AH

Birmingham Road

WS90BE

Walsall Road

WS90LB

The Meadows

WS98DT

Middlemore Lane West

WS90DF

Redhouse Lane

WS90AP

Chester Road

WS90NA

Mill Green Grove

WS90YR

Sunnybank Close

WS90HB

Weston Crescent

WS90ST

Meadow Road

WS90EA

Gretton Crescent

WS90BG

Gaydon Road

WS90JA

Birchtree Gardens

WS90HZ

Ringwood Avenue

WS91EE

Aldridge Central and South

Data Sources

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