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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

WS98HE

Glendower Road

WS98RD

Walsall Wood Road

WS98HT

Links Side Way

WS98SJ

Bar Walk

WS98RR

Lazy Hill Road

WS99PG

Shire Oak Close

WS98LR

Knoll Croft

WS99QZ

Boundary Road

WS99DE

Chester Road

WS87BH

Lindon Road

WS99NW

Thornbridge Grove

WS99BY

Castle Road

WS98LG

Clifton Avenue

WS98LD

Mountford Crescent

WS99JY

Stackhouse Close

WS99AQ

Hall Lane

WS99AZ

Brooklands Close

WS99PL

Bridgwater Close

WS99PB

Lichfield Road

WS98XL

Highcroft

WS99JR

Poxon Road

WS99DB

Castle Hill Road

WS87AP

Marklew Close

WS98XQ

Greenwood Park

WS99JF

Holly Lane

WS99NH

St Johns Close

WS87EL

Merlin Close

WS99JT

Castlefort Road

WS87AX

Commonside

WS99AD

Coppice Road

WS99NJ

Langley Close

WS99AH

Walsall Road

WS99QX

Church View

WS98SQ

Greenhill Way

WS86DU

Chester Road

WS87DF

Bradbury Close

WS86DS

Chester Road

WS99RN

Weatheroaks

WS87BN

Bridgeside Close

WS99DP

Aldridge North and Walsall Wood

WS99NP

Lichfield Road

WS87AQ

St Marks Road

WS87AG

Simmonds Way

WS98HD

Sandringham Drive

Data Sources

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