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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

WS98RL

Northgate Way

WS98QH

Field Walk

WS98NP

Whetstone Lane

WS90LF

Bosty Lane

WS90JA

Birchtree Gardens

WS90SG

Erdington Road

WS90QQ

Bosty Lane

WS90SQ

Bourne Vale

WS98TW

Aldridge Central and South

WS90DS

High Ridge

WS90DZ

Gretton Crescent

WS90EL

Berryfields

WS90PU

Chester Road

WS90RY

Hartley Drive

WS90SX

Gaydon Road

WS98AE

Middlemore Lane West

WS98EJ

Middlemore Lane West

WS98JJ

Brookfield Road

WS98NS

Portland Road

WS98QG

Green Fields

WS98SY

Brickyard Road

WS98DU

Middlemore Lane

WS90EB

Berryfields

WS90ES

Linley Close

WS90NT

Little Aston Road

WS90NU

Little Aston Road

WS90QG

Bosty Lane

WS90RT

Erdington Road

WS90ST

Meadow Road

WS90TD

Longwood Road

WS98AB

Leighswood Road

WS98QA

Mead Close

WS98RF

Norfolk Crescent

WS90BG

Gaydon Road

WS98SW

Brickyard Road

WS90AJ

Birmingham Road

WS90AZ

Parkhouse Grove

WS90BU

Westbrook Avenue

WS90BW

Station Road

WS90HU

Stone Lea

WS90RZ

Erdington Road

WS90YU

Harvesters Close

WS98DR

Middlemore Lane West

WS98UL

Hallcroft Way

WS91DQ

Aldridge Central and South

WS98BJ

Brickyard Road

WS98UD

Empire Close

WS98FB

Aldridge Central and South

WS98AA

Aldridge By-Pass

WS90AD

Birmingham Road

WS90BD

Quicksand Lane

WS98JR

Herbert Road

WS98PW

Anchor Road

WS98QW

The Walmers

WS98QY

Hobs Hole Lane

WS98ZD

Westfield Drive

WS98QP

Anchor Road

WS98NL

Baker's Lane

Data Sources

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