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WS9 0BA

Quicksand Lane

Aldridge Central and South

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Detailed insights for WS9 0BA

Overview

Postcode WS9 0BA is located in a major urban area, within the Aldridge Central and South ward of Walsall in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Aldridge South area. It has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 50.0 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Aldridge South is £57,020 per year. The nearest station is Walsall located about 2.5 miles away. There are 3 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest large park is Aldridge Airport.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
50
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
1.7%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

5/10

Aldridge South has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 19,112 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 42% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

5/10

Aldridge South has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 50.0 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

1.7%

Approximately 1.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 4.8% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

8/10

The average income per household in Aldridge South is £57,020 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near WS9 0BA.

Flood risk

No risk

Aldridge South near WS9 0BA has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Walsall located about 2.5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for WS9 0BA
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miAldridge AirportLargeWalking directions to Aldridge Airport

Area Profile

Population
432
Population density
2,325.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
24.7(-35%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.33(-12%)
Vehicle crime
5.7(-14%)
Other theft
4.43(-23%)
Burglary
3.8(-6%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
355
81.8%
Indian
27
6.22%
Other White
15
3.46%
African
10
2.3%
Irish
8
1.84%
Total population: 434

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
118
33.15%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
61
17.13%
Level 3 (A level)
59
16.57%
No qualifications
50
14.04%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
38
10.67%
Total 16+ residents: 356

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
89
49.17%
Owns with a mortgage
59
32.6%
Private landlord or letting agency
28
15.47%
Social rents from council
3
1.66%
Other forms of private rent
2
1.1%
Total households: 181

Property prices in Aldridge Central and South

Based on 167 recent sales, the median property price is £278,500 in Aldridge Central and South area, with individual transactions ranging from £62,500 up to £1,150,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Aldridge Central and South 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 Central and South over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached38£447,500
Flats36£146,000
Semi-Detached68£292,500
Terraced25£243,000

10 year median price trend in Aldridge Central and South

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Aldridge Central and South.

Schools

In the WS9 0BA postcode area, located within Aldridge South, there are 3 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for WS9 0BA
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miSecondaryAldridge School - A Science CollegeAcademy converter

Good

0.5 miPrimaryWhetstone Field Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.6 miPrimarySt Mary of the Angels Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WS9 0BA

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for WS9 0BA
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miTesco ExpressPaddock Lane, Aldridge, Walsall, WS9 0BPWalking directions to Tesco Express

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Walsall district (2025-26).

Band A£1,666
Band B£1,943
Band C£2,221
Band D£2,498
Band E£3,053
Band F£3,609
Band G£4,164
Band H£4,997

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

Geographic Information

RegionWest MidlandsUKG
DistrictWalsallE08000030
Parliamentary ConstituencyAldridge-BrownhillsE14001064
WardAldridge Central and SouthE05001301
ParishWalsall, unparished areaE43000184
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Aldridge SouthE02002131
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Walsall 022CE01010247
Police ForceWest Midlands
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

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Data Sources

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