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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 147 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
Detached47£342,500
Flats14£124,000
Semi-Detached63£250,000
Terraced23£222,000

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

WS98XF

Highfield Way

WS99JL

Castlefort Road

WS87AR

Friezland Lane

WS87BT

Occupation Road

WS99BS

Barrow Close

WS87AD

Friezland Way

WS99BD

Barns Close

WS99DS

Lazy Hill Road

WS99JF

Holly Lane

WS99JW

Blakemore Road

WS99NT

Lichfield Road

WS99NU

Lichfield Road

WS99RL

Andrews Road

WS98LF

Clifton Avenue

WS99PF

Lichfield Road

WS87AW

Collins Road

WS87EZ

Ivy Grove

WS99AB

Copperbeech Grove

WS98LG

Clifton Avenue

WS86NZ

Shire Lea

WS87AT

Commonside

WS98LA

Druids Avenue

WS98RU

Kingshayes Road

WS99PA

High Street

WS87BW

Lindon Road

WS98RT

Kingshayes Road

WS99BG

Green Lane

WS99JU

Fort Crescent

WS99RG

Gwendoline Way

WS98RZ

Kingshayes Road

WS98XG

Churchside Way

WS99AF

Bullings Heath Grove

WS99RF

Arbor Gate

WS87EY

Quantock Close

WS98LW

Cotswold Close

WS99PS

Daneswood Drive

WS86DP

Chester Road

WS98LE

Druids Avenue

WS99LW

Beechtree Road

WS86DT

Chester Road

WS87BH

Lindon Road

WS87BJ

Aldridge North and Walsall Wood

WS99JG

Holly Lane

WS99PR

Daneswood Drive

WS87AF

Hillside

WS99AP

Hall Lane

WS99PG

Shire Oak Close

WS99PL

Bridgwater Close

WS99QA

Streets Corner Gardens

WS87DB

Peake Crescent

WS87DD

Lindon Road

WS98HF

Widney Avenue

WS99JQ

Holly Lane

WS99PP

Kendal Court

WS87AX

Commonside

WS98XL

Highcroft

WS99AE

Binary Mews

WS99JR

Poxon Road

WS99LG

Vigo Road

WS87BQ

Lindon Road

WS99JP

Castlefort Road

WS99PD

Lichfield Road

WS99QZ

Boundary Road

WS87BZ

Peake Road

WS87DE

Pauls Coppice

WS98LQ

Elmdale Drive

WS98SD

Heygate Way

WS98SG

March Way

WS98XD

Farview

WS99EP

Fox Walk

WS99PE

Lichfield Road

WS87AA

Friezland Lane

WS98HA

Walsall Wood Road

WS98SB

Jordan Way

WS98SJ

Bar Walk

WS99HZ

Beacon Way

WS99LN

King Street

WS99LP

High Street

WS99BL

Coppice Road

WS99BZ

Castle Road

WS99PB

Lichfield Road

WS87BL

Clayhanger Road

WS98JY

Stonnall Road

WS99HQ

New Wood Grove

WS99JX

Simpkins Close

WS98LL

Malvern Drive

WS98RD

Walsall Wood Road

WS99LA

Vigo Road

WS87AG

Simmonds Way

WS87AU

Proffitt Close

WS87AZ

Cape Close

WS98RR

Lazy Hill Road

WS98SH

Branchal Road

WS99NP

Lichfield Road

WS98RP

Coppy Hall Grove

WS99LL

Prince Street

WS98XA

Greenwood Road

WS98XB

Hill Top Walk

WS99LS

Beechtree Road

WS99LY

Brookland Road

Data Sources

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