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WS9 8NS

Aldridge Central and South

Walsall

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Detailed insights for WS9 8NS

Overview

Postcode WS9 8NS 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 South area. It has very low deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 52.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Aldridge South is £49,600 per year. The nearest station is Blake Street located about 3.1 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
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
53
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
2.7%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

2/10

Aldridge South has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 28,144 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 14% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

4/10

Aldridge South has a low crime rate, with approximately 52.8 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.

Social housing

2.7%

Approximately 2.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 4.8% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

9/10

The average income of residents in Aldridge South is £49,600 per year.

Noise Level

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 261 ft away from WS9 8NS.

Flood risk

No risk

Aldridge South near WS9 8NS 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 8NS
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miAnchor MeadowLargeWalking directions to Anchor Meadow
0.2 miThe CroftMediumWalking directions to The Croft
0.2 miGarden of ReflectionSmallWalking directions to Garden of Reflection

Area Profile

Population
260
Population density
3,722.9 per km²

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
239
91.92%
Bangladeshi
5
1.92%
White and Asian (mixed)
3
1.15%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
3
1.15%
Indian
3
1.15%
Total population: 260

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
58
51.79%
Owns with a mortgage
39
34.82%
Private landlord or letting agency
8
7.14%
Other forms of private rent
4
3.57%
Other social rented
2
1.79%
Total households: 112

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

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

Good

0.3 miSecondarySt Francis of Assisi Catholic CollegeVoluntary aided school

Good

0.4 miPrimarySt Mary of the Angels Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WS9 8NS

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for WS9 8NS
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miIcelandThe Square, Aldridge, Walsall, WS9 8QSWalking directions to Iceland
0.2 miMorrisonsAnchor Road, Aldridge, Walsall, WS9 8PTWalking directions to Morrisons
0.4 miTesco ExpressPaddock Lane, Aldridge, Walsall, WS9 0BPWalking directions to Tesco Express

Data Sources

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