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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

WS98RA

Walsall Wood Road

WS90AQ

Birmingham Road

WS98XT

Empire Industrial Park

WS98FB

Aldridge Central and South

WS98SY

Brickyard Road

WS98BG

Middlemore Lane West

WS98BH

Middlemore Lane West

WS90JS

Honiton Way

WS90ED

Berry Drive

WS90QQ

Bosty Lane

WS90TQ

Beacon Rise

WS90BL

Station Road

WS90AL

Back Lane

WS90LE

Bosty Lane

WS90BU

Westbrook Avenue

WS98DU

Middlemore Lane

WS90AB

St Marys Way

WS90AZ

Parkhouse Grove

WS90PQ

The Coppice

WS98AE

Middlemore Lane West

WS90NU

Little Aston Road

WS90BP

Paddock Lane

WS90AE

Birmingham Road

WS90BY

Stapleton Road

WS98PG

Portland Road

WS90LN

Green Lane

WS90DX

Bonner Grove

WS91EB

Aldridge Central and South

WS90AJ

Birmingham Road

WS98HL

Walsall Wood Road

WS90JH

Pool Green

WS98PZ

Anchor Road

WS98TF

Morford Road

WS91ER

Aldridge Central and South

WS90JY

Linley Wood Road

WS98QT

Walsall Wood Road

WS98UG

Vigo Place

WS90EF

The Leasow

WS98UW

Sandra Close

WS98AD

Anchor Road

WS90EE

Berryfields

WS90HQ

Marshall Close

WS98HH

Walsall Wood Road

WS98AP

Leighswood Road

WS90DH

Dumblederry Lane

WS98BD

Northgate

WS98UD

Empire Close

WS98EP

Anglian Road

WS98AY

Belmont Close

WS98BE

Burnfields Way

WS90PR

Ellsmore Meadow

WS90JL

Walsall Road

WS98JF

Sussex Avenue

WS98AB

Leighswood Road

WS90JT

Walsall Road

WS98QN

Woodfold Croft

WS98JN

Dorset Drive

WS90GG

Airfield Drive

Data Sources

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