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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

WS98AS

Leighswood Road

WS98BB

Leighswood Avenue

Data Sources

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