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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

WS87DF

Bradbury Close

WS98HE

Glendower Road

WS99ET

Bluebell Road

WS98SQ

Greenhill Way

WS99AQ

Hall Lane

WS99AZ

Brooklands Close

WS99BY

Castle Road

WS99JA

Salters Road

WS99AJ

Walsall Road

WS99ER

High Land Road

WS99HY

Lawnswood Drive

WS99LR

High Street

WS99NJ

Langley Close

WS98HD

Sandringham Drive

WS98RW

Lazy Hill Road

WS99DB

Castle Hill Road

WS98JZ

Stonnall Road

WS99LJ

Queen Street

WS99QY

Keepers Close

WS98HT

Links Side Way

WS98XQ

Greenwood Park

WS99JT

Castlefort Road

WS86DX

Chester Road

WS99RH

Gail Close

WS99RN

Weatheroaks

WS87DG

Maybrook Industrial Estate

WS99DH

Lichfield Road

WS99EU

Bluebell Road

WS99JY

Stackhouse Close

WS87ET

Oldacre Gardens

WS98RX

Leacroft Close

WS98SA

Headborough Walk

WS99NE

Oak Road

WS99PN

Radnor Court

WS86DU

Chester Road

WS98SF

Wood End Way

WS99JE

Wolverson Road

WS99RQ

Blackberry Lane

WS87BS

Brownhills Road

WS98HJ

Grange Avenue

WS99DJ

Lichfield Road

WS99AX

Hall Lane

WS87BF

Aldridge North and Walsall Wood

WS87BA

Aldridge North and Walsall Wood

Data Sources

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