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WS9 0BY

Stapleton Road

Aldridge Central and South

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Overview

Postcode WS9 0BY 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 low deprivation and average crime levels, with around 59.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 39% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Aldridge South is £57,020 per year. The nearest station is Walsall, about 2.5 miles away. There are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Anchor Meadow.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
59
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
5.9%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

3/10

Aldridge South has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 26,125 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 20% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Aldridge South has an average crime rate, with approximately 59.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

5.9%

Approximately 5.9% 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 0BY.

Flood risk

No risk

Aldridge South near WS9 0BY 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 0BY
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miAnchor MeadowLargeWalking directions to Anchor Meadow

Area Profile

Population
299
Population density
5,416.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
29.26(-24%)
Vehicle crime
6.36(-2%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.36(-13%)
Other theft
5.09(-11%)
Anti-social behaviour
5.09(-53%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
257
86.24%
Indian
19
6.38%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
5
1.68%
Pakistani
3
1.01%
African
3
1.01%
Total population: 298

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
72
30.13%
No qualifications
53
22.18%
Level 3 (A level)
37
15.48%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
29
12.13%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
25
10.46%
Total 16+ residents: 239

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
53
44.54%
Owns with a mortgage
51
42.86%
Private landlord or letting agency
7
5.88%
Other social rented
6
5.04%
Social rents from council
1
0.84%
Total households: 119

Property prices in Aldridge Central and South

Median price£280,000
Price per sq ft£308
Sales (last 12 months)166
Typical range (middle 50%)£195K – £369K

Based on 166 recent sales, the median property price is £280,000 (about £308 per square foot) in Aldridge Central and South area, with individual transactions ranging from £69,000 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 Central and South over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached39£430,000£346
Semi-Detached60£292,500£317
Terraced31£235,000£273
Flats36£147,250£248

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Aldridge Central and South

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Aldridge Central and South.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£314,000£115,000£194,975£186,375
2017£368,000£130,000£209,000£157,500
2018£387,500£137,500£216,975£177,500
2019£365,000£136,500£220,000£184,750
2020£375,000£140,000£230,000£225,000
2021£350,000£138,750£265,000£223,000
2022£422,500£134,000£288,000£225,000
2023£432,500£146,000£282,500£220,000
2024£440,000£144,000£293,000£245,750
2025£447,500£165,000£303,250£236,938
2026£375,000£141,000£290,000£243,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Aldridge Central and South.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Aldridge Central and South.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£241£191£200£205
2017£277£215£217£187
2018£290£210£233£202
2019£263£217£231£216
2020£297£222£252£251
2021£315£221£255£236
2022£364£215£300£253
2023£368£239£286£265
2024£326£219£293£268
2025£343£258£297£260
2026£332£219£311£288
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Aldridge Central and South.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WS9 0BY.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WS9 0BY
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
31 Mar 20261, Dilke Road, Walsall, WS9 0BXSemi-DetachedFreehold£290,000
25 Nov 202518, Gretton Road, Walsall, WS9 0DTTerracedFreehold£195,000
21 Mar 20251, Myatt Avenue, Walsall, WS9 0DRSemi-DetachedFreehold£197,000
16 Apr 20263, Honiton Way, Walsall, WS9 0JSSemi-DetachedFreehold£340,000
29 Oct 202510, Honiton Way, Walsall, WS9 0JSTerracedFreehold£200,000

Schools

In the WS9 0BY postcode area, located within Aldridge South, there are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

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

Good

0.7 miPrimaryWhetstone Field Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.7 miPrimarySt Mary of the Angels Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

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

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

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.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for WS9 0BY, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Timothy Simon Wilson

Aldridge Central and South - Elected 2 May 2024

Conservative

Member of parliament

Wendy Morton

Aldridge-Brownhills - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Conservative

Geographic Information

RegionWest MidlandsUKG
DistrictWalsallE08000030
Parliamentary ConstituencyAldridge-BrownhillsE14001064
ParishWalsall, unparished areaE43000184
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Aldridge SouthE02002131
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Walsall 022BE01010246
Police ForceWest Midlands
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about WS9 0BY

Is WS9 0BY (Aldridge South) safe?

The area around WS9 0BY records about 59 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across West Midlands as a whole the rate is about 97 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, other theft and vehicle crime.

What is the average house price near WS9 0BY?

The median sale price around WS9 0BY in Aldridge South is £280,000 (about £308 per square foot) based on 166 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near WS9 0BY?

There are 7 schools close to WS9 0BY, including Aldridge School - A Science College (Good), Whetstone Field Primary School (Good) and St Mary of the Angels Catholic Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around WS9 0BY?

WS9 0BY scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 26,125 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents WS9 0BY (Aldridge South) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Aldridge-Brownhills covering WS9 0BY is Wendy Morton (Conservative and Unionist Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Timothy Simon Wilson (Conservative and Unionist Party).