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About

Aldridge South is a primarily residential area situated on the southern edge of the larger Aldridge town. The landscape is characterised by a mix of post-war housing estates and more modern developments, with several local parks and green corridors providing open space. The area is served by a cluster of local shops and services along the Broadway, catering to daily needs.

The land slopes gently towards the south, where it meets the open fields and farmland bordering Streetly. A notable local feature is the Barr Beacon, a prominent hill and local nature reserve offering extensive views across the West Midlands. The area maintains a distinct separation from the more industrial centres of Walsall, with good road links providing connectivity.

Area overview

On average Aldridge South has very low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 49 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 49% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. Approximately 3.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Aldridge South is £57,020 per year. There are 5 schools in Aldridge South: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 2 secondary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good). Aldridge South is home to around 7,778 people, with a population density of about 929.8 per km².

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
49
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
3.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Aldridge South Population
7,778
Population density
929.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
21.99(-43%)
Other theft
7.33(+29%)
Vehicle crime
5.4(-17%)
Shoplifting
4.37(-50%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.37(-40%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,475
83.27%
Indian
569
7.32%
Other
105
1.35%
Other White
94
1.21%
Irish
83
1.07%
Total population: 7,776

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,217
33.98%
Level 3 (A level)
1,133
17.36%
No qualifications
1,132
17.35%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
935
14.33%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
572
8.77%
Total 16+ residents: 6,525

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,628
51.16%
Owns with a mortgage
1,170
36.77%
Private landlord or letting agency
177
5.56%
Other social rented
102
3.21%
Social rents from council
52
1.63%
Total households: 3,182

Property prices in Aldridge South

Median price£345,000
Price per sq ft£327
Sales (last 12 months)74
Typical range (middle 50%)£280K – £440K

Based on 74 recent sales, the median property price is £345,000 (about £327 per square foot) in Aldridge South area, with individual transactions ranging from £82,000 up to £1,175,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Aldridge South over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached31£447,500£345
Semi-Detached29£320,000£325
Terraced7£216,000£305
Flats7£147,500£262

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Aldridge South

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Aldridge South.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£319,998£122,000£221,000£205,000
2017£355,500£124,000£240,000£185,000
2018£391,250£145,000£235,711£230,000
2019£365,000£132,750£248,500£185,000
2020£381,250£143,000£258,000£267,500
2021£370,000£142,500£285,600£264,975
2022£432,500£145,000£320,000£285,000
2023£483,000£155,000£320,000£272,500
2024£445,000£155,750£300,000£298,000
2025£472,500£168,500£320,000£289,750
2026£411,500£162,000£321,500£228,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Aldridge South.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Aldridge South.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£242£213£210£225
2017£286£197£235£225
2018£287£219£251£267
2019£271£197£240£224
2020£304£237£263£259
2021£322£216£263£263
2022£367£213£305£304
2023£370£254£293£322
2024£321£236£310£299
2025£332£256£313£310
2026£333£262£313£303
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Aldridge South.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Aldridge South in the last year.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Walsall district.

Band A£1,752
Band B£2,044
Band C£2,336
Band D£2,627
Band E£3,211
Band F£3,795
Band G£4,379
Band H£5,255

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Frequently asked questions about Aldridge South

Is Aldridge South safe?

Aldridge South records about 49 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Aldridge South?

The median sale price in Aldridge South is £345,000 (about £327 per square foot) based on 74 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Aldridge South?

Aldridge South has 3 primary schools (2 Good) and 2 secondary schools (2 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Aldridge South?

Aldridge South scores 2 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Aldridge South sits around rank 28,526 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Aldridge South?

The average household income in Aldridge South is around £57,020 per year, and 4% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

All postcodesin Aldridge South

WS98PA

Portland Road

WS98PD

Alexandra Way

WS90AH

Birmingham Road

WS90JY

Linley Wood Road

WS90JZ

Linley Wood Road

WS90ST

Meadow Road

WS90BG

Gaydon Road

WS90AQ

Birmingham Road

WS90SX

Gaydon Road

WS90EQ

Gorsey Way

WS90BU

Westbrook Avenue

WS90JR

Lynmouth Close

WS90SB

Erdington Road

B743LR

Wood Lane

WS90BD

Quicksand Lane

WS90AU

Walsall Road

WS90QQ

Bosty Lane

WS90HL

Ridgeway

WS90AZ

Parkhouse Grove

WS90RN

Erdington Road

WS90QJ

Sutton Road

B743NT

Foley Road West

WS90PU

Chester Road

WS90BP

Paddock Lane

WS90RR

Daniels Lane

WS90JH

Pool Green

B743TT

Aldridge Road

WS90HJ

Beaufort Way

WS90YR

Sunnybank Close

WS98NP

Whetstone Lane

WS90YZ

Nursery View Close

WS90EE

Berryfields

WS90AG

Lodge Grove

WS98NX

Portland Avenue

WS90AX

Walsall Road

WS90SJ

Vale Avenue

WS90BX

Dilke Road

WS90AE

Birmingham Road

WS90RP

Cavendish Way

WS90HB

Weston Crescent

WS90YU

Harvesters Close

WS90HH

Whetstone Lane

WS90RE

Airfield Drive

WS90SD

Little Hardwick Road

WS90QH

Sutton Road

WS98PB

Whetstone Lane

WS90RS

Daniels Lane

WS90SW

Walsall Business Park

WS90RU

Whetstone Lane

WS90QE

Bosty Lane

WS90QF

Bosty Lane

WS90AB

St Marys Way

WS90JW

Walsall Road

WS90BE

Walsall Road

WS90SA

Erdington Road

WS90JP

Dartmouth Drive

B743PH

Blackwood Road

WS90AN

Alder Tree Grove

WS90JA

Birchtree Gardens

WS98UW

Sandra Close

B743NS

Foley Road West

WS90QA

Walsall Road

WS90ER

Appletree Grove

WS90BY

Stapleton Road

WS90TF

Barr Common Close

B743LS

Wood Lane

WS90LF

Bosty Lane

WS90EG

West Park Close

WS90HF

Whetstone Lane

WS90DF

Redhouse Lane

WS90SN

Twyford Close

B743LW

Inglewood Grove

WS90SU

Hepburn Close

WS90PR

Ellsmore Meadow

WS90QB

Walsall Road

WS90YY

Plainview Close

WS90RB

Walsall Business Park

WS90JS

Honiton Way

WS90AA

Forge Lane

WS90YS

Barley Close

WS90SP

Winchester Mews

WS90RX

Lawson Close

WS98DR

Middlemore Lane West

B743TU

Aldridge Road

WS90AJ

Birmingham Road

WS90DB

Redhouse Lane

WS98AE

Middlemore Lane West

WS90AD

Birmingham Road

WS90HW

Vale View

WS90DW

High Ridge Close

WS42JT

Aldridge Road

WS90AS

Tynings Lane

WS90JD

Whetstone Lane

WS90TE

Barr Common Road

WS90HD

Orchard Grove

WS98PG

Portland Road

WS90HU

Stone Lea

WS90DA

Westbrook Avenue

B743NX

Foley Road West

WS90HT

Nursery Avenue