Postcode WS9 8JB 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 high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 36.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Aldridge Central is £44,307 per year. The nearest station is Blake Street located about 3.1 miles away. There are 3 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Aldridge Central has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,056 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 18% most deprived areas in England.
Aldridge Central has a low crime rate, with approximately 36.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 33.3% 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 8JB.
Aldridge Central near WS9 8JB has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Blake Street located about 3.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 169 recent sales, the median property price is £280,000 in Aldridge Central and South area, with individual transactions ranging from £69,000 up to £1,175,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 60 | £300,750 |
| Detached | 42 | £447,500 |
| Flats | 38 | £147,250 |
| Terraced | 29 | £233,875 |
10 year median price trend in Aldridge Central and South
In the WS9 8JB postcode area, located within Aldridge Central, there are 3 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WS9 8JB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Spar | Hereford Close, Walsall, WS9 8HX | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.2 mi | The Co-operative Food | 198 Walsall Wood Road, Walsall, WS9 8HA | Walking directions to The Co-operative Food |
| 0.4 mi | Walsall Wood News | Greenwood Road, Walsall, WS9 8HQ | Walking directions to Walsall Wood News |
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.
Elected local representatives for WS9 8JB, 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
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.