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WS9 8HZ

Aldridge Central and South

Walsall

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Detailed insights for WS9 8HZ

Overview

Postcode WS9 8HZ 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 moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 33.0 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Aldridge Central is £38,200 per year. The nearest station is Blake Street located about 3.1 miles away. There are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest small park is Garden of Reflection.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
33
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
7.4%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

4/10

Aldridge Central has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 22,884 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 30% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

2/10

Aldridge Central has a very low crime rate, with approximately 33.0 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.

Social housing

7.4%

Approximately 7.4% 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.

Income level

3/10

The average income of residents in Aldridge Central is £38,200 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near WS9 8HZ.

Flood risk

No risk

Aldridge Central near WS9 8HZ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Blake Street located about 3.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for WS9 8HZ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miGarden of ReflectionSmallWalking directions to Garden of Reflection

Area Profile

Population
242
Population density
2,220.2 per km²

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
221
91.32%
Indian
7
2.89%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
6
2.48%
Caribbean
5
2.07%
White and Asian (mixed)
2
0.83%
Total population: 242

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
59
54.63%
Owns with a mortgage
25
23.15%
Private landlord or letting agency
13
12.04%
Social rents from council
6
5.56%
Other forms of private rent
3
2.78%
Total households: 108

Property prices in Aldridge Central and South

Based on 172 recent sales, the median property price is £279,250 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
Detached41£455,000
Flats39£147,000
Semi-Detached67£290,000
Terraced25£244,500

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 8HZ postcode area, located within Aldridge Central, there are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for WS9 8HZ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.0 miPrimaryLeighswood SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.5 miPrimaryCooper and Jordan Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.8 miSecondarySt Francis of Assisi Catholic CollegeVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WS9 8HZ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for WS9 8HZ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miSparHereford Close, Walsall, WS9 8HXWalking directions to Spar
0.4 miThe Co-operative Food198 Walsall Wood Road, Walsall, WS9 8HAWalking directions to The Co-operative Food
0.4 miMorrisonsAnchor Road, Aldridge, Walsall, WS9 8PTWalking directions to Morrisons
0.5 miIcelandThe Square, Aldridge, Walsall, WS9 8QSWalking directions to Iceland

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.