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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 169 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, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Aldridge Central and South over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Semi-Detached60£300,750
Detached42£447,500
Flats38£147,250
Terraced29£233,875

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

WS98HB

Walsall Wood Road

WS98JP

Herbert Road

WS98LS

Pavillion Close

WS98NH

The Green

WS98NY

The Granary

WS98RE

Lancaster Avenue

WS42JT

Aldridge Road

WS98QE

Aldridge Central and South

WS90EX

Seven Acres

WS98AN

Middlemore Lane

WS98BB

Leighswood Avenue

WS98BW

Brickyard Road

WS98NT

Alrewic Gardens

WS98NU

Portland Road

WS98EP

Anglian Road

WS98EA

Middlemore Lane West

WS98SP

Middlemore Lane

WS98QR

Whetstone Lane

WS90AB

St Marys Way

WS90AX

Walsall Road

WS90BX

Dilke Road

WS90RN

Erdington Road

WS90TF

Barr Common Close

WS98BD

Northgate

WS98HH

Walsall Wood Road

WS98JA

Broadmeadow

WS98PF

Noddy Park Road

WS98QS

Aldridge Central and South

WS98NJ

Baker's Lane

WS98PP

Portland Road

WS90BA

Quicksand Lane

WS90HF

Whetstone Lane

WS90HQ

Marshall Close

WS90NQ

Stonnall Road

WS98AW

Leighswood Road

WS98BA

Leighswood Avenue

WS98QN

Woodfold Croft

WS98PJ

Anchor Road

WS90BN

Station Road

WS90BP

Paddock Lane

WS90EG

West Park Close

WS90EQ

Gorsey Way

WS90HT

Nursery Avenue

WS90SJ

Vale Avenue

WS98DF

Stubbers Green Road

WS98HL

Walsall Wood Road

WS98HX

Hereford Close

WS98JS

Cornwall Close

WS98LX

High Street

WS98RN

The Glades

WS98RQ

Lancaster Avenue

WS98UW

Sandra Close

WS99AA

Coppice Lane

WS99YT

Aldridge Central and South

WS98AJ

Eastfield Close

WS90AT

Aldridge Central and South

WS90BZ

Westbrook Avenue

WS90NR

Branton Hill Lane

WS90QH

Sutton Road

WS90RB

Walsall Business Park

WS90YS

Barley Close

WS90YX

Greenacres Close

WS98HP

Jessie Road

WS98HW

Jessie Road

WS98JH

Devon Crescent

WS98QQ

Walmer Meadow

WS98QZ

Walsall Wood Road

WS98EE

Aldridge Central and South

WS98PU

Anchor Road

WS98LZ

Baker's Lane

WS98UP

Old Rectory Gardens

WS90AN

Alder Tree Grove

WS90DL

Speedwell Close

WS90LE

Bosty Lane

WS90NN

Little Aston Road

WS90RU

Whetstone Lane

WS90SL

Lester Grove

WS98AX

Edward Avenue

WS98NN

Rookery Lane

WS98NX

Portland Avenue

WS98UZ

Beecham Close

WS98LY

Aldridge Central and South

WS90NW

Chaseley Drive

WS90RX

Lawson Close

WS90SA

Erdington Road

WS90SR

Wheatland Grove

WS98AH

Leighswood Road

WS98AU

Leighswood Avenue

WS98BY

Lingmoor Grove

WS98JQ

Warwick Way

WS98SE

Old Oak Close

WS98FY

Broad Meadow

WS90PA

Little Aston Road

WS98AD

Anchor Road

WS98UR

Brickyard Road

WS98AR

The Briars

WS98DT

Middlemore Lane West

WS98HY

Broad Meadow

WS98JX

Stonnall Road

WS98ST

Northgate Way

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.