Aldridge North

Aldridge North sits at the northern edge of Aldridge in the Metropolitan Borough of Walsall. The area is mainly residential with a mix of housing, local shops and community facilities clustered around the town centre to the south. Aldridge School and the parish church serve local catchments, and short lanes and footpaths lead from the neighbourhood into fields and small woodlands that mark the start of the borough’s greenbelt. The town’s name points to its setting on a ridge once noted for alder trees, a landscape detail still visible in place names and some surviving tree lines.

Street patterns in Aldridge North reflect 19th- and 20th-century development, with several community halls, a library service and sports pitches used by local clubs. Bus routes link the area to Walsall and neighbouring towns, while quieter lanes give direct access to countryside walks north of the built-up area. Local efforts focus on keeping shops and services within walking distance and on maintaining connections between housing areas and open spaces.