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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 60 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
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
60
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
25.43(-34%)
Shoplifting
15.61(+79%)
Vehicle crime
10.12(+55%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.79(-7%)
Other theft
6.36(+12%)
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 98 recent sales, the median property price is £237,500 in Aldridge Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £69,000 up to £650,000.

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, median price per square metre, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Aldridge Central over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached12£410,000£3,786
Flats33£147,000£2,673
Semi-Detached32£270,000£3,221
Terraced21£235,000£2,837

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

WS90DS

High Ridge

WS99AA

Coppice Lane

WS98PW

Anchor Road

WS91EE

Aldridge Central and South

WS90LS

Chester Road

WS98TP

Shenstone Drive

WS98QH

Field Walk

WS98JF

Sussex Avenue

WS98DY

Aldridge Central and South

WS98UP

Old Rectory Gardens

WS98UH

Erdington Road

WS98PF

Noddy Park Road

WS90LW

Chester Road

WS98HW

Jessie Road

WS98JD

Wellfield Road

WS98HH

Walsall Wood Road

WS98TF

Morford Road

WS98PU

Anchor Road

WS98SY

Brickyard Road

WS98XT

Empire Industrial Park

WS91AB

Aldridge Central and South

WS98AW

Leighswood Road

WS98QD

Northgate

WS98UN

Hallcroft Way

WS98PE

Noddy Park Road

WS98QN

Woodfold Croft

WS90NU

Little Aston Road

WS98TL

Morford Road

WS98LX

High Street

WS90DH

Dumblederry Lane

WS98SX

Brickyard Road

WS98UD

Empire Close

WS90BT

Oakley Avenue

WS98DL

Dumblederry Lane

WS98TX

Northgate Way

WS98QJ

Wallcroft

WS98QP

Anchor Road

WS98BF

Little Aston Road

WS98JS

Cornwall Close

WS98DB

Leighswood Grove

WS98LS

Pavillion Close

WS98SR

Brickyard Road

WS91DQ

Aldridge Central and South

WS90LP

Chester Road

WS90NN

Little Aston Road

WS99YT

Aldridge Central and South

WS98JW

Rutland Crescent

WS90DR

Myatt Avenue

WS90NX

Little Aston Road

WS90PA

Little Aston Road

WS98AY

Belmont Close

WS98QW

The Walmers

WS90DL

Speedwell Close

WS98JA

Broadmeadow

WS91BX

Aldridge Central and South

WS91EB

Aldridge Central and South

WS98DU

Middlemore Lane

WS98JT

Northgate

WS90NT

Little Aston Road

WS98JU

Brookfield Close

WS98PJ

Anchor Road

WS90EB

Berryfields

WS98HX

Hereford Close

WS98YB

Vigo Place

WS98LT

Aldridge Central and South

WS98RG

Suffolk Grove

WS90NL

The Maltings

WS90DE

Hilary Drive

WS90BN

Station Road

WS90NW

Chaseley Drive

WS98AR

The Briars

WS98QA

Mead Close

WS90LR

Chester Road

WS98PH

Anchor Road

WS98AF

Northgate

WS90DD

Dumblederry Lane

WS98DF

Stubbers Green Road

WS98BE

Burnfields Way

WS98AH

Leighswood Road

WS98JE

Brookfield Road

WS98JP

Herbert Road

WS90NP

Little Aston Road

WS98UR

Brickyard Road

WS90DJ

Hilary Drive

WS98QE

Aldridge Central and South

WS98JQ

Warwick Way

WS98UT

Leighswood Road

WS98SW

Brickyard Road

WS98EE

Aldridge Central and South

WS98AX

Edward Avenue

WS98AP

Leighswood Road

WS98LY

Aldridge Central and South

WS98EA

Middlemore Lane West

WS98UG

Vigo Place

WS98RF

Norfolk Crescent

WS90AT

Aldridge Central and South

WS90LX

Back Lane

WS90AP

Chester Road

WS91DR

Aldridge Central and South

WS98JJ

Brookfield Road

Data Sources

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