Postcode WS9 0DS 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 Central area. It has very high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 48.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 50% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Aldridge Central is £44,307 per year. The nearest station is Walsall, about 2.4 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.
Aldridge Central has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,039 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 18% most deprived areas in England.
Aldridge Central has an average crime rate, with approximately 48.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 29.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 20.8% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Aldridge Central is £44,307 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 319 ft away from WS9 0DS.
Aldridge Central near WS9 0DS has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Walsall located about 2.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Anchor Meadow | Large | Walking directions to Anchor Meadow |
Based on 163 recent sales, the median property price is £280,000 (about £310 per square foot) in Aldridge Central and South area, with individual transactions ranging from £69,000 up to £1,175,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 39 | £430,000 | £346 |
| Semi-Detached | 58 | £292,500 | £318 |
| Terraced | 31 | £235,000 | £273 |
| Flats | 35 | £147,000 | £247 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 44 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WS9 0DS.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09 May 2025 | 37, High Ridge, Walsall, WS9 0DS | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £230,000 | |
| 14 May 2026 | 49, Gretton Crescent, Walsall, WS9 0DY | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £192,500 | |
| 21 Mar 2025 | 1, Myatt Avenue, Walsall, WS9 0DR | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £197,000 | |
| 25 Nov 2025 | 18, Gretton Road, Walsall, WS9 0DT | Terraced | Freehold | £195,000 | |
| 03 Feb 2026 | 10, West Park Close, Walsall, WS9 0EG | Detached | Freehold | £220,000 |
In the WS9 0DS postcode area, located within Aldridge Central, there are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WS9 0DS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Express | Paddock Lane, Aldridge, Walsall, WS9 0BP | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
Annual council tax rates for Walsall district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for WS9 0DS, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Timothy Simon Wilson
Aldridge Central and South - Elected 2 May 2024
Wendy Morton
Aldridge-Brownhills - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around WS9 0DS records about 49 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 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, shoplifting and vehicle crime.
The median sale price around WS9 0DS in Aldridge Central is £280,000 (about £310 per square foot) based on 163 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 7 schools close to WS9 0DS, including Aldridge School - A Science College (Good), Radleys Primary School (Good) and Whetstone Field Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
WS9 0DS scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 6,039 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Aldridge-Brownhills covering WS9 0DS 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).