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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

WS91DR

Aldridge Central and South

WS98QD

Northgate

WS90DP

Myatt Way

WS98QJ

Wallcroft

WS98PT

Anchor Road

WS90DD

Dumblederry Lane

WS90DR

Myatt Avenue

WS98YT

Aldridge Central and South

WS98RL

Northgate Way

WS90BH

Aldridge Central and South

WS98HS

Kent Close

WS98JD

Wellfield Road

WS98JW

Rutland Crescent

WS98TL

Morford Road

WS98UY

Brickyard Road

WS98ZA

Westfield Drive

WS98HB

Walsall Wood Road

WS98NH

The Green

WS98JP

Herbert Road

WS98LS

Pavillion Close

WS98NY

The Granary

WS98QE

Aldridge Central and South

WS98RE

Lancaster Avenue

WS98AN

Middlemore Lane

WS98BW

Brickyard Road

WS98NT

Alrewic Gardens

WS98BB

Leighswood Avenue

WS98EA

Middlemore Lane West

WS98QR

Whetstone Lane

WS98SP

Middlemore Lane

WS98HH

Walsall Wood Road

WS98JA

Broadmeadow

WS98PF

Noddy Park Road

WS98BD

Northgate

WS98NJ

Baker's Lane

WS98PP

Portland Road

WS98QS

Aldridge Central and South

WS90NQ

Stonnall Road

WS98AW

Leighswood Road

WS98BA

Leighswood Avenue

WS98PJ

Anchor Road

WS98QN

Woodfold Croft

WS90BN

Station Road

WS98AJ

Eastfield Close

WS98HL

Walsall Wood Road

WS98JS

Cornwall Close

WS98RN

The Glades

WS99AA

Coppice Lane

WS98DF

Stubbers Green Road

WS98HX

Hereford Close

WS98LX

High Street

WS98RQ

Lancaster Avenue

WS90NR

Branton Hill Lane

WS98JH

Devon Crescent

WS98QQ

Walmer Meadow

WS98EE

Aldridge Central and South

WS98HP

Jessie Road

WS98HW

Jessie Road

WS98LZ

Baker's Lane

WS98PU

Anchor Road

WS98QZ

Walsall Wood Road

WS98UP

Old Rectory Gardens

WS90DL

Speedwell Close

WS98AX

Edward Avenue

WS98LY

Aldridge Central and South

WS98UZ

Beecham Close

WS90NN

Little Aston Road

WS98NN

Rookery Lane

WS98AH

Leighswood Road

WS98FY

Broad Meadow

WS98SE

Old Oak Close

WS90NW

Chaseley Drive

WS98AU

Leighswood Avenue

WS98BY

Lingmoor Grove

WS98JQ

Warwick Way

WS98JJ

Brookfield Road

WS98SY

Brickyard Road

WS90EB

Berryfields

WS98AB

Leighswood Road

WS98QA

Mead Close

WS98SW

Brickyard Road

WS90DS

High Ridge

WS90DZ

Gretton Crescent

WS98DU

Middlemore Lane

WS98QG

Green Fields

WS90NT

Little Aston Road

WS90NU

Little Aston Road

WS98RF

Norfolk Crescent

WS90BW

Station Road

WS91DQ

Aldridge Central and South

WS98BJ

Brickyard Road

WS98AA

Aldridge By-Pass

WS98FB

Aldridge Central and South

WS98UD

Empire Close

WS98UL

Hallcroft Way

WS98QP

Anchor Road

WS98QW

The Walmers

WS98ZD

Westfield Drive

WS98JR

Herbert Road

WS98NL

Baker's Lane

Data Sources

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