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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

WS98BY

Lingmoor Grove

WS90DZ

Gretton Crescent

WS98TW

Aldridge Central and South

WS98FY

Broad Meadow

WS90JD

Whetstone Lane

WS90QA

Walsall Road

WS90HN

Charlesdale Drive

WS98QB

Northgate

WS98LU

Noddy Park Road

WS90JW

Walsall Road

WS98TH

Northgate

WS98AQ

The Briars

WS98JB

Broadmeadow

WS98HW

Jessie Road

WS90RT

Erdington Road

WS90EB

Berryfields

WS98AZ

Hatherton Place

WS98RL

Northgate Way

WS98BB

Leighswood Avenue

WS90RX

Lawson Close

WS91BX

Aldridge Central and South

WS98JG

Surrey Walk

WS90QF

Bosty Lane

WS98UP

Old Rectory Gardens

WS90ES

Linley Close

WS98DY

Aldridge Central and South

WS90LS

Chester Road

WS90HT

Nursery Avenue

WS98EE

Aldridge Central and South

WS90DD

Dumblederry Lane

WS98AX

Edward Avenue

WS98ST

Northgate Way

WS98TL

Morford Road

WS90AG

Lodge Grove

WS98AS

Leighswood Road

WS98QY

Hobs Hole Lane

WS98QZ

Walsall Wood Road

WS90RW

Cranleigh Close

WS90BH

Aldridge Central and South

WS90NX

Little Aston Road

WS90NW

Chaseley Drive

WS98AF

Northgate

WS98ZA

Westfield Drive

WS98ZB

Eastfield Close

WS98EF

Middlemore Lane West

WS98DL

Dumblederry Lane

WS90SE

Little Hardwick Road

WS98HS

Kent Close

WS98UR

Brickyard Road

WS90DA

Westbrook Avenue

WS98JL

Cambridge Close

WS90AX

Walsall Road

WS90HH

Whetstone Lane

WS90DL

Speedwell Close

WS98AA

Aldridge By-Pass

WS98NN

Rookery Lane

WS90RZ

Erdington Road

WS90NZ

Cottage Mews

WS98HN

Walton Road

WS90JN

New Road

WS90DY

Gretton Crescent

WS90YZ

Nursery View Close

WS98QX

Noddy Park

WS90HY

Woodside Way

WS98ZD

Westfield Drive

WS98HR

Jessie Road

WS98AH

Leighswood Road

WS90JP

Dartmouth Drive

WS98NJ

Baker's Lane

WS98SX

Brickyard Road

WS90AA

Forge Lane

WS90JR

Lynmouth Close

WS90PP

Chester Road

WS98UZ

Beecham Close

WS98RE

Lancaster Avenue

WS90EG

West Park Close

WS90SW

Walsall Business Park

WS90RR

Daniels Lane

WS98BJ

Brickyard Road

WS90SL

Lester Grove

WS90RP

Cavendish Way

WS98JE

Brookfield Road

WS90NR

Branton Hill Lane

WS98ZE

Southfield Close

WS90SQ

Bourne Vale

WS90EL

Berryfields

WS90QE

Bosty Lane

WS90JJ

Pool Green Terrace

WS90TD

Longwood Road

WS98NY

The Granary

WS91FD

Aldridge Central and South

WS90SX

Gaydon Road

WS90TF

Barr Common Close

WS90BN

Station Road

WS90LW

Chester Road

WS90ER

Appletree Grove

WS90SU

Hepburn Close

WS98BP

Moorfields Close

WS90HD

Orchard Grove

WS90TB

Longwood Road

Data Sources

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