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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

WS99JN

Poxon Road

WS87AT

Commonside

WS99LZ

Brookland Road

WS99LH

Vigo Close

WS98LJ

Stratford Drive

WS99PA

High Street

WS99JP

Castlefort Road

WS99PR

Daneswood Drive

WS98SL

St Thomas Close

WS98XG

Churchside Way

WS98HJ

Grange Avenue

WS99AR

Hall Lane

WS99HY

Lawnswood Drive

WS87AY

Commonside

WS99JX

Simpkins Close

WS99PW

Chesterfield Court

WS99NQ

Stewart Road

WS87BL

Clayhanger Road

WS99NB

Brook Lane

WS86DX

Chester Road

WS99DR

Castle Hill Road

WS99AP

Hall Lane

WS87AU

Proffitt Close

WS99BD

Barns Close

WS99RE

Swallowdale

WS99LL

Prince Street

WS99NR

The Courtyard

WS99LJ

Queen Street

WS98JZ

Stonnall Road

WS87AW

Collins Road

WS87BU

Parkwood Close

WS98HU

Stonnall Gate

WS99QA

Streets Corner Gardens

WS99NG

Coronation Road

WS99ET

Bluebell Road

WS99NN

Lichfield Road

WS99JB

Salters Road

WS99RL

Andrews Road

WS99RF

Arbor Gate

WS99PS

Daneswood Drive

WS99NF

Laburnum Road

WS99BF

Northgate

WS99BQ

Camden Street

WS86DP

Chester Road

WS99RB

Shire Ridge

WS87BS

Brownhills Road

WS99BE

Green Lane

WS99BZ

Castle Road

WS99AX

Hall Lane

WS99JL

Castlefort Road

WS87DG

Maybrook Industrial Estate

WS99BH

Coppice Road

WS98HQ

Walsall Wood Road

WS99JW

Blakemore Road

WS99BU

Northgate

WS99PH

Bridgwater Close

WS98RT

Kingshayes Road

WS99BP

Oakwood Close

WS99AF

Bullings Heath Grove

WS99BG

Green Lane

WS99NA

Brook Lane

WS98XE

Greenway

WS98SG

March Way

WS99BL

Coppice Road

WS99LQ

Queen Street

WS99PJ

Wyre Close

WS99BX

Castle Road

WS99PP

Kendal Court

WS99LW

Beechtree Road

WS98RW

Lazy Hill Road

WS99LP

High Street

WS87BT

Occupation Road

WS98XA

Greenwood Road

WS99AL

Boatman's Lane

WS99NU

Lichfield Road

WS99JE

Wolverson Road

WS99JQ

Holly Lane

WS98XF

Highfield Way

WS99LS

Beechtree Road

WS98RY

Kingshayes Road

WS86NZ

Shire Lea

WS87EQ

Chandlers Keep

WS98RZ

Kingshayes Road

WS98SD

Heygate Way

WS87AS

Lindon View

WS99RQ

Blackberry Lane

WS99RA

Shire Ridge

WS87DB

Peake Crescent

WS99LD

Sunnyside

WS99ES

Diana Close

WS99QY

Keepers Close

WS87AZ

Cape Close

WS99LB

Gravelly Lane

WS98RJ

Aldwych Close

WS87AE

Hillside

WS98SA

Headborough Walk

WS99DA

Castle Hill Road

WS98XW

Greenwood Road

WS87BQ

Lindon Road

WS99HZ

Beacon Way

Data Sources

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