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WS9 8PG

Portland Road

Aldridge Central and South

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Overview

Postcode WS9 8PG 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 average crime levels, with around 50.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 47% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Aldridge South is £57,020 per year. The nearest station is Walsall, about 3 miles away. There are 4 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is Anchor Meadow.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
51
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
2.7%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

2/10

Aldridge South has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 29,237 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 11% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

5/10

Aldridge South has an average crime rate, with approximately 50.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population 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

8/10

The average income per household in Aldridge South is £57,020 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 127 ft away from WS9 8PG.

Flood risk

No risk

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

Transport

The nearest station is Walsall located about 3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for WS9 8PG
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

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
23.24(-40%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.79(+21%)
Vehicle crime
6.28(-4%)
Burglary
4.4(+8%)
Public order
3.14(-48%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

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

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
64
30.62%
No qualifications
41
19.62%
Level 3 (A level)
37
17.7%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
27
12.92%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
18
8.61%
Total 16+ residents: 209

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

Median price£280,000
Price per sq ft£310
Sales (last 12 months)163
Typical range (middle 50%)£194K – £370K

Based on 163 recent sales, the median property price is £280,000 (about £310 per square foot) in Aldridge Central and South area, with individual transactions ranging from £69,000 up to £1,175,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Aldridge Central and South over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached39£430,000£346
Semi-Detached58£292,500£318
Terraced31£235,000£273
Flats35£147,000£247

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Aldridge Central and South

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Aldridge Central and South.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£314,000£115,000£194,975£186,375
2017£368,000£130,000£209,000£157,500
2018£387,500£137,500£216,975£177,500
2019£365,000£136,500£220,000£184,750
2020£375,000£140,000£230,000£225,000
2021£350,000£138,750£265,000£223,000
2022£422,500£134,000£288,000£225,000
2023£432,500£146,000£282,500£220,000
2024£440,000£144,000£293,000£245,750
2025£447,500£165,000£303,250£236,938
2026£375,000£141,000£290,000£243,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Aldridge Central and South.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Aldridge Central and South.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£241£191£200£205
2017£277£215£217£187
2018£290£210£233£202
2019£263£217£231£216
2020£297£222£252£251
2021£315£221£255£236
2022£364£215£300£253
2023£368£239£286£265
2024£326£219£293£268
2025£343£258£297£260
2026£332£219£311£288
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Aldridge Central and South.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Aldridge Central and South in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WS9 8PG.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WS9 8PG
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
03 Oct 2025Flat 27, Portland Court, Portland Road, Walsall, WS9 8PGFlatsLeasehold£165,000
09 May 202528, Woodside Way, Walsall, WS9 0HYTerracedFreehold£290,000
31 Mar 202515, Woodside Way, Walsall, WS9 0HYTerracedFreehold£375,000
05 Sept 202518, Ringwood Avenue, Walsall, WS9 0HZSemi-DetachedFreehold£295,000
27 Mar 20263, Eastfield Close, Walsall, WS9 8ZBDetachedFreehold£340,000

Schools

In the WS9 8PG postcode area, located within Aldridge South, there are 4 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for WS9 8PG
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miSecondarySt Francis of Assisi Catholic CollegeVoluntary aided school

Good

0.3 miPrimaryCooper and Jordan Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary 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 8PG

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

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Walsall district.

Band A£1,752
Band B£2,044
Band C£2,336
Band D£2,627
Band E£3,211
Band F£3,795
Band G£4,379
Band H£5,255

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

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for WS9 8PG, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Timothy Simon Wilson

Aldridge Central and South - Elected 2 May 2024

Conservative

Member of parliament

Wendy Morton

Aldridge-Brownhills - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Conservative

Geographic Information

RegionWest MidlandsUKG
DistrictWalsallE08000030
Parliamentary ConstituencyAldridge-BrownhillsE14001064
ParishWalsall, unparished areaE43000184
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Aldridge SouthE02002131
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Walsall 022AE01010245
Police ForceWest Midlands
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about WS9 8PG

Is WS9 8PG (Aldridge South) safe?

The area around WS9 8PG records about 51 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across West Midlands as a whole the rate is about 97 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, other theft and vehicle crime.

What is the average house price near WS9 8PG?

The median sale price around WS9 8PG in Aldridge South is £280,000 (about £310 per square foot) based on 163 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near WS9 8PG?

There are 6 schools close to WS9 8PG, including St Francis of Assisi Catholic College (Good), Cooper and Jordan Church of England Primary School (Good) and St Mary of the Angels Catholic Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around WS9 8PG?

WS9 8PG scores 2 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 29,237 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents WS9 8PG (Aldridge South) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Aldridge-Brownhills covering WS9 8PG is Wendy Morton (Conservative and Unionist Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Timothy Simon Wilson (Conservative and Unionist Party).