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Aldridge North and Walsall Wood

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About

Aldridge North and Walsall Wood is a ward in the northeast of the Walsall borough, encompassing both suburban and semi-rural landscapes. The area includes the distinct communities of Aldridge North and the larger village of Walsall Wood, which retains its own high street and identity. Residential streets are mixed with areas of green space, including playing fields and smaller parks that serve the local neighbourhoods.

The landscape is characterised by its proximity to the ancient Forest of Walsall, with areas like the Brownhills Watling Street corridor providing a historical transport link. Local commerce centres on the village high streets, with independent shops and services. The presence of the Wyrley and Essington Canal threads through the southern edges of the ward, offering a linear route for walking and cycling away from the main roads.

Area overview

On average Aldridge North and Walsall Wood has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 68 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 14.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Aldridge North and Walsall Wood is £50,127 per year. There are 5 schools in Aldridge North and Walsall Wood: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Aldridge North and Walsall Wood is home to around 13,157 people, with a population density of about 1,676.1 per km2.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
68
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
14.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Aldridge North and Walsall Wood Population
13,157
Population density
1,676.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
32.38(-15%)
Vehicle crime
9.88(+50%)
Shoplifting
8.82(+1%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.45(+4%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.69(-41%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
11,724
89.12%
Indian
325
2.47%
Other White
193
1.47%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
161
1.22%
Caribbean
117
0.89%
Total population: 13,155

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
2,777
25.51%
No qualifications
2,540
23.33%
Level 3 (A level)
1,812
16.65%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,619
14.87%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,166
10.71%
Total 16+ residents: 10,886

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
2,254
40.26%
Owns with a mortgage
1,781
31.81%
Private landlord or letting agency
558
9.97%
Other social rented
491
8.77%
Social rents from council
356
6.36%
Total households: 5,599

Property prices in Aldridge North and Walsall Wood

Based on 151 recent sales, the median property price is £262,000 in Aldridge North and Walsall Wood area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £725,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Aldridge North and Walsall Wood 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 North and Walsall Wood over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached48£338,750
Flats14£124,000
Semi-Detached65£250,000
Terraced24£226,000

10 years median price trend in Aldridge North and Walsall Wood

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Aldridge North and Walsall Wood.

All postcodes in Aldridge North and Walsall Wood

WS99AD

Coppice Road

WS99DR

Castle Hill Road

WS87AL

Adams Road

WS87AY

Commonside

WS98HG

Cliveden Avenue

WS98RS

Lazy Hill Road

WS98RY

Kingshayes Road

WS99BW

Porchester Close

WS99JD

Salters Road

WS99JH

Holly Lane

WS99LU

Brookland Grove

WS99NB

Brook Lane

WS99NG

Coronation Road

WS87AB

Hillside Close

WS98LN

Ledbury Close

WS99BX

Castle Road

WS99JN

Poxon Road

WS99DA

Castle Hill Road

WS99JB

Salters Road

WS99RB

Shire Ridge

WS99RJ

Naomi Way

WS99AH

Walsall Road

WS99DF

Chester Road

WS99JJ

Fereday Road

WS87AE

Hillside

WS87BY

Peake Road

WS99NF

Laburnum Road

WS99PW

Chesterfield Court

WS99RD

Hill Park

WS87AS

Lindon View

WS87BN

Bridgeside Close

WS98HU

Stonnall Gate

WS98LB

Birchcroft

WS98LD

Mountford Crescent

WS98RJ

Aldwych Close

WS99JZ

Sally Ward Drive

WS99RE

Swallowdale

WS99NW

Thornbridge Grove

WS87AP

Marklew Close

WS98XJ

Hillview

WS99NQ

Stewart Road

WS99BF

Northgate

WS86DS

Chester Road

WS87EQ

Chandlers Keep

WS98LR

Knoll Croft

WS98SL

St Thomas Close

WS98XN

Bankside Way

WS99BE

Green Lane

WS99NR

The Courtyard

WS99QX

Church View

WS87AH

Wrekin View

WS98XE

Greenway

WS99DQ

Chester Road

WS99ES

Diana Close

WS87BE

Lindon Road

WS99AW

Leasowe Road

WS98XW

Greenwood Road

WS99LB

Gravelly Lane

WS99NX

Lichfield Road

WS99ND

Brook Close

WS87AJ

St Johns Road

WS90NF

Birch Lane

WS99BH

Coppice Road

WS99BU

Northgate

WS99LD

Sunnyside

WS99NY

High Street

WS99RA

Shire Ridge

WS86DR

Paterson Place

WS87BD

Harley Close

WS99JS

Druids Walk

WS87AN

Adams Road

WS87DA

Friezland Lane

WS87EL

Merlin Close

WS98LH

Tenbury Close

WS87DH

Littlelawns Close

WS99PJ

Wyre Close

WS87AQ

St Marks Road

WS99BP

Oakwood Close

WS99DP

Aldridge North and Walsall Wood

WS99NA

Brook Lane

WS98SN

Kingshayes Road

WS99AL

Boatman's Lane

WS99LH

Vigo Close

WS99LQ

Queen Street

WS99NH

St Johns Close

WS87BU

Parkwood Close

WS99BQ

Camden Street

WS99LF

Vigo Terrace

WS87BP

Aldridge North and Walsall Wood

WS98HQ

Walsall Wood Road

WS98LP

Kinver Crescent

WS99AS

Hall Lane

WS99DE

Chester Road

WS99PH

Bridgwater Close

WS98LJ

Stratford Drive

WS99AR

Hall Lane

WS99DG

Leasowe Road

WS99LZ

Brookland Road

WS99NN

Lichfield Road

WS87BX

Friezland Lane

Data Sources

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