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Aldridge Central

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About

Aldridge Central is a compact town centre area focused around its historic High Street. The layout retains a traditional market town character, with independent shops and local services housed in buildings of varying eras. A central crossroads forms the core, leading to residential streets that quickly give way to more suburban surroundings.

The area is anchored by the parish church of St. Mary the Virgin, which sits adjacent to the main shopping thoroughfare. A weekly market operates here, maintaining a longstanding community routine. The nearby Edwardian Aldridge Athletic Club grounds provide a green space for local sports within the urban framework.

Area overview

On average Aldridge Central has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 62 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 15.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Aldridge Central is £44,307 per year. There are 2 schools in Aldridge Central: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Aldridge Central is home to around 6,920 people, with a population density of about 1,202.8 per km2.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
62
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
15.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Aldridge Central Population
6,920
Population density
1,202.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
25.72(-33%)
Shoplifting
20.38(+133%)
Vehicle crime
11.42(+73%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.65(-7%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.36(-44%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,199
89.62%
Indian
132
1.91%
Other White
109
1.58%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
100
1.45%
Irish
66
0.95%
Total population: 6,917

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,509
26.08%
No qualifications
1,313
22.69%
Level 3 (A level)
940
16.25%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
816
14.1%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
636
10.99%
Total 16+ residents: 5,786

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,247
39.09%
Owns with a mortgage
839
26.3%
Other social rented
415
13.01%
Private landlord or letting agency
365
11.44%
Social rents from council
249
7.81%
Total households: 3,190

Property prices in Aldridge Central

Based on 87 recent sales, the median property price is £230,000 in Aldridge Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £62,500 up to £620,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Aldridge Central 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 over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached11£371,000
Flats30£140,000
Semi-Detached31£268,000
Terraced15£227,500

10 years median price trend in Aldridge Central

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Aldridge Central.

All postcodes in Aldridge Central

WS90NP

Little Aston Road

WS90AT

Aldridge Central and South

WS99YT

Aldridge Central and South

WS98TW

Aldridge Central and South

WS98HN

Walton Road

WS98JB

Broadmeadow

WS98JX

Stonnall Road

WS98TZ

Beecham Business Park

WS98UR

Brickyard Road

WS90NA

Mill Green Grove

WS91EB

Aldridge Central and South

WS98JL

Cambridge Close

WS98QL

Garden Croft

WS98QT

Walsall Wood Road

WS90BT

Oakley Avenue

WS98AQ

The Briars

WS98TF

Morford Road

WS98AS

Leighswood Road

WS91ER

Aldridge Central and South

WS98DT

Middlemore Lane West

WS98HR

Jessie Road

WS98PH

Anchor Road

WS98ST

Northgate Way

WS90DE

Hilary Drive

WS90LW

Chester Road

WS98ZE

Southfield Close

WS90LN

Green Lane

WS98QB

Northgate

WS98QH

Field Walk

WS90AL

Back Lane

WS90DH

Dumblederry Lane

WS98SR

Brickyard Road

WS98JG

Surrey Walk

WS98AF

Northgate

WS98JF

Sussex Avenue

WS98AZ

Hatherton Place

WS98SX

Brickyard Road

WS91EE

Aldridge Central and South

WS91EQ

Aldridge Central and South

WS98AT

Leighswood Avenue

WS98JT

Northgate

WS98AY

Belmont Close

WS90LS

Chester Road

WS98QF

Northgate

WS90DQ

Redhouse Lane

WS90DT

Gretton Road

WS98DL

Dumblederry Lane

WS98UN

Hallcroft Way

WS90DJ

Hilary Drive

WS98JE

Brookfield Road

WS90AP

Chester Road

WS98BE

Burnfields Way

WS98BF

Little Aston Road

WS98TH

Northgate

WS90LX

Back Lane

WS90LL

Hobs Hole Lane

WS98AR

The Briars

WS98YB

Vigo Place

WS98PZ

Anchor Road

WS98QU

Walsall Wood Road

WS98TX

Northgate Way

WS98UT

Leighswood Road

WS98XU

Shenstone Drive

WS90DU

Bonner Grove

WS98DB

Leighswood Grove

WS90LP

Chester Road

WS98XT

Empire Industrial Park

WS90NL

The Maltings

WS90PA

Little Aston Road

WS91BX

Aldridge Central and South

WS98QX

Noddy Park

WS98TP

Shenstone Drive

WS98AD

Anchor Road

WS98RG

Suffolk Grove

WS90DX

Bonner Grove

WS98AP

Leighswood Road

WS98LU

Noddy Park Road

WS98RA

Walsall Wood Road

WS98HY

Broad Meadow

WS98JN

Dorset Drive

WS98UH

Erdington Road

WS98BP

Moorfields Close

WS98NQ

Noddy Park Road

WS98UG

Vigo Place

WS98PL

Aldridge Central and South

WS98ZB

Eastfield Close

WS90EA

Gretton Crescent

WS90LR

Chester Road

WS98DZ

Aldridge Central and South

WS98LT

Aldridge Central and South

WS90DY

Gretton Crescent

WS90NX

Little Aston Road

WS91AB

Aldridge Central and South

WS91FD

Aldridge Central and South

WS98JU

Brookfield Close

WS98UQ

Empire Industrial Park

WS98DY

Aldridge Central and South

WS98HZ

Broad Meadow

WS90DG

Red House Lane

WS98PE

Noddy Park Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.