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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

WS98QF

Northgate

WS98QT

Walsall Wood Road

WS98AA

Aldridge By-Pass

WS98PT

Anchor Road

WS90DQ

Redhouse Lane

WS98TH

Northgate

WS98AD

Anchor Road

WS90DG

Red House Lane

WS98NY

The Granary

WS90LL

Hobs Hole Lane

WS98HB

Walsall Wood Road

WS98UL

Hallcroft Way

WS90DT

Gretton Road

WS98PL

Aldridge Central and South

WS98PP

Portland Road

WS98QG

Green Fields

WS98BD

Northgate

WS98NL

Baker's Lane

WS98ZE

Southfield Close

WS98QU

Walsall Wood Road

WS91FD

Aldridge Central and South

WS98QY

Hobs Hole Lane

WS90NR

Branton Hill Lane

WS98HP

Jessie Road

WS98PZ

Anchor Road

WS98NN

Rookery Lane

WS98DT

Middlemore Lane West

WS98DZ

Aldridge Central and South

WS98AB

Leighswood Road

WS98JX

Stonnall Road

WS90DP

Myatt Way

WS98JB

Broadmeadow

WS90BW

Station Road

WS98HN

Walton Road

WS98AN

Middlemore Lane

WS98RA

Walsall Wood Road

WS98LZ

Baker's Lane

WS98ST

Northgate Way

WS98QZ

Walsall Wood Road

WS90EA

Gretton Crescent

WS98NH

The Green

WS90DU

Bonner Grove

WS98AQ

The Briars

WS98BA

Leighswood Avenue

WS98RN

The Glades

WS98AU

Leighswood Avenue

WS98QX

Noddy Park

WS98QR

Whetstone Lane

WS98NT

Alrewic Gardens

WS98BY

Lingmoor Grove

WS98HR

Jessie Road

WS98JG

Surrey Walk

WS90AL

Back Lane

WS98ZD

Westfield Drive

WS98NQ

Noddy Park Road

WS90DX

Bonner Grove

WS98UY

Brickyard Road

WS98HL

Walsall Wood Road

WS98ZA

Westfield Drive

WS98QB

Northgate

WS98ZB

Eastfield Close

WS98HS

Kent Close

WS98JL

Cambridge Close

WS98NJ

Baker's Lane

WS90LN

Green Lane

WS98JN

Dorset Drive

WS98BP

Moorfields Close

WS98TZ

Beecham Business Park

WS98LU

Noddy Park Road

WS98QQ

Walmer Meadow

WS98SP

Middlemore Lane

WS98FB

Aldridge Central and South

WS90DZ

Gretton Crescent

WS90NQ

Stonnall Road

WS98AT

Leighswood Avenue

WS98TW

Aldridge Central and South

WS98HZ

Broad Meadow

WS90DY

Gretton Crescent

WS90BH

Aldridge Central and South

WS98JR

Herbert Road

WS98RQ

Lancaster Avenue

WS98YT

Aldridge Central and South

WS98QS

Aldridge Central and South

WS91EQ

Aldridge Central and South

WS98AZ

Hatherton Place

WS98JH

Devon Crescent

WS98UQ

Empire Industrial Park

WS98RL

Northgate Way

WS98BJ

Brickyard Road

WS98FY

Broad Meadow

WS98SE

Old Oak Close

WS98UZ

Beecham Close

WS98XU

Shenstone Drive

WS98RE

Lancaster Avenue

WS98AJ

Eastfield Close

WS91ER

Aldridge Central and South

WS98HY

Broad Meadow

WS98BW

Brickyard Road

WS90NA

Mill Green Grove

WS98QL

Garden Croft

Data Sources

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