Postcode WS9 8BE 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 low deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 103.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Aldridge Central is £44,307 per year. The nearest station is Walsall located about 3.1 miles away. There are 3 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest large park is Anchor Meadow.
Aldridge Central has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 26,693 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 19% least deprived areas in England.
Aldridge Central has a very high crime rate, with approximately 103.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 2.3% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near WS9 8BE.
Aldridge Central near WS9 8BE 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 3.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Anchor Meadow | Large | Walking directions to Anchor Meadow |
| 0.4 mi | Garden of Reflection | Small | Walking directions to Garden of Reflection |
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)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 38 | £447,500 |
| Flats | 36 | £146,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 68 | £292,500 |
| Terraced | 25 | £243,000 |
10 year median price trend in Aldridge Central and South
In the WS9 8BE postcode area, located within Aldridge Central, there are 3 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WS9 8BE
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Spar | Hereford Close, Walsall, WS9 8HX | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.4 mi | Morrisons | Anchor Road, Aldridge, Walsall, WS9 8PT | Walking directions to Morrisons |
| 0.5 mi | Iceland | The Square, Aldridge, Walsall, WS9 8QS | Walking directions to Iceland |
Annual council tax rates for Walsall district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/01/2026.