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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 67 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
67
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
31.85(-18%)
Vehicle crime
10.26(+58%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.98(+9%)
Shoplifting
7.52(-14%)
Anti-social behaviour
5.7(-47%)
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 163 recent sales, the median property price is £247,000 in Aldridge North and Walsall Wood area, with individual transactions ranging from £80,000 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, median price per square metre, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Aldridge North and Walsall Wood over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached56£346,500£3,317
Flats19£129,995£2,281
Semi-Detached62£241,250£2,815
Terraced26£202,500£2,609

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

WS98RU

Kingshayes Road

WS99LA

Vigo Road

WS98LL

Malvern Drive

WS87DE

Pauls Coppice

WS99DF

Chester Road

WS98LA

Druids Avenue

WS99JU

Fort Crescent

WS87AN

Adams Road

WS99DQ

Chester Road

WS98XJ

Hillview

WS99DG

Leasowe Road

WS87DH

Littlelawns Close

WS87AB

Hillside Close

WS99LF

Vigo Terrace

WS99LU

Brookland Grove

WS99JG

Holly Lane

WS98SH

Branchal Road

WS98HG

Cliveden Avenue

WS99EU

Bluebell Road

WS98SF

Wood End Way

WS99AB

Copperbeech Grove

WS98HA

Walsall Wood Road

WS87BA

Aldridge North and Walsall Wood

WS98XB

Hill Top Walk

WS98LP

Kinver Crescent

WS87EZ

Ivy Grove

WS99AW

Leasowe Road

WS87AJ

St Johns Road

WS99ND

Brook Close

WS99LR

High Street

WS99RH

Gail Close

WS99JZ

Sally Ward Drive

WS98LW

Cotswold Close

WS87BP

Aldridge North and Walsall Wood

WS99BW

Porchester Close

WS99ER

High Land Road

WS99DH

Lichfield Road

WS87AR

Friezland Lane

WS98SN

Kingshayes Road

WS98RX

Leacroft Close

WS87BY

Peake Road

WS99DS

Lazy Hill Road

WS87BE

Lindon Road

WS87AH

Wrekin View

WS87AF

Hillside

WS99PE

Lichfield Road

WS98LF

Clifton Avenue

WS99LG

Vigo Road

WS99JJ

Fereday Road

WS87BX

Friezland Lane

WS99PF

Lichfield Road

WS98XD

Farview

WS99PN

Radnor Court

WS99DJ

Lichfield Road

WS99BS

Barrow Close

WS87AL

Adams Road

WS98LN

Ledbury Close

WS98HF

Widney Avenue

WS98RP

Coppy Hall Grove

WS87EY

Quantock Close

WS99JD

Salters Road

WS90NF

Birch Lane

WS98LE

Druids Avenue

WS99AJ

Walsall Road

WS87BD

Harley Close

WS99HQ

New Wood Grove

WS99NX

Lichfield Road

WS98JY

Stonnall Road

WS87BF

Aldridge North and Walsall Wood

WS99JS

Druids Walk

WS99NE

Oak Road

WS98SB

Jordan Way

WS98RS

Lazy Hill Road

WS87AA

Friezland Lane

WS99AE

Binary Mews

WS87BZ

Peake Road

WS87ET

Oldacre Gardens

WS99AS

Hall Lane

WS99NT

Lichfield Road

WS99NY

High Street

WS99EP

Fox Walk

WS99RG

Gwendoline Way

WS99LN

King Street

WS98XN

Bankside Way

WS98LH

Tenbury Close

WS87DA

Friezland Lane

WS86DR

Paterson Place

WS98LB

Birchcroft

WS99RD

Hill Park

WS87BW

Lindon Road

WS87BJ

Aldridge North and Walsall Wood

WS99JH

Holly Lane

WS98LQ

Elmdale Drive

WS99LY

Brookland Road

WS99JA

Salters Road

WS87DD

Lindon Road

WS99RJ

Naomi Way

WS87AD

Friezland Way

WS86DT

Chester Road

WS99PD

Lichfield Road

Data Sources

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