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WS9 8LX

High Street

Aldridge Central and South

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Detailed insights for WS9 8LX

Overview

Postcode WS9 8LX 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 Blake Street located about 3.0 miles away. There are 4 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, closest large park is Anchor Meadow.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
103
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
25%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

2/10

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.

Crime level

9/10

Aldridge Central has a very high crime rate, with approximately 103.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

25%

Approximately 25.0% 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

4/10

The average income per household in Aldridge Central is £44,307 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 135 ft away from WS9 8LX.

Flood risk

No risk

Aldridge Central near WS9 8LX 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 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for WS9 8LX
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miAnchor MeadowLargeWalking directions to Anchor Meadow
0.1 miThe CroftMediumWalking directions to The Croft
0 miGarden of ReflectionSmallWalking directions to Garden of Reflection

Area Profile

Population
246
Population density
1,000 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Shoplifting
59.88(+584%)
Violence and sexual offences
33.79(-12%)
Vehicle crime
22.67(+244%)
Criminal damage and arson
11.55(+61%)
Other theft
10.69(+87%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
221
89.47%
Other White
8
3.24%
Irish
6
2.43%
Chinese
4
1.62%
Indian
3
1.21%
Total population: 247

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
60
26.09%
Level 4+ (Degree)
50
21.74%
Level 3 (A level)
29
12.61%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
27
11.74%
Apprenticeship
24
10.43%
Total 16+ residents: 230

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
60
37.5%
Private landlord or letting agency
44
27.5%
Other social rented
38
23.75%
Owns with a mortgage
13
8.12%
Other forms of private rent
3
1.88%
Total households: 160

Property prices in Aldridge Central and South

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)

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
Detached38£447,500
Flats36£146,000
Semi-Detached68£292,500
Terraced25£243,000

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 8LX postcode area, located within Aldridge Central, there are 4 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for WS9 8LX
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryCooper and Jordan Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.4 miPrimaryLeighswood SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.4 miSecondarySt Francis of Assisi Catholic CollegeVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WS9 8LX

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for WS9 8LX
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miIcelandThe Square, Aldridge, Walsall, WS9 8QSWalking directions to Iceland
0.1 miMorrisonsAnchor Road, Aldridge, Walsall, WS9 8PTWalking directions to Morrisons

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Walsall district (2025-26).

Band A£1,666
Band B£1,943
Band C£2,221
Band D£2,498
Band E£3,053
Band F£3,609
Band G£4,164
Band H£4,997

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Geographic Information

RegionWest MidlandsUKG
DistrictWalsallE08000030
Parliamentary ConstituencyAldridge-BrownhillsE14001064
WardAldridge Central and SouthE05001301
ParishWalsall, unparished areaE43000184
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Aldridge CentralE02002124
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Walsall 015AE01010241
Police ForceWest Midlands
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/01/2026.