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WS9 8HZ

Aldridge Central and South

Walsall

England / West Midlands / Walsall / Aldridge Central / Aldridge Central and South / 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 34.3 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
34
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 34.3 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

DistanceNameSize
0.4 miGarden of ReflectionSmall

Property prices in Aldridge Central and South

Based on 165 recent sales, the median property price is £260,000 in Aldridge Central and South area, with individual transactions ranging from £62,500 up to £765,000.

By property type (last year):
TypeSalesMedian
Detached31£465,000
Flats41£147,000
Semi-Detached65£290,000
Terraced28£247,250

10 years price trend 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.

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

DistanceNameAddress
0.3 miSparHereford Close, Walsall, WS9 8HX
0.4 miThe Co-operative Food198 Walsall Wood Road, Walsall, WS9 8HA
0.4 miMorrisonsAnchor Road, Aldridge, Walsall, WS9 8PT

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.