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WS9 8ZB

Aldridge Central and South

Walsall

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Detailed insights for WS9 8ZB

Overview

Postcode WS9 8ZB 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 133.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Aldridge Central is £38,200 per year. The nearest station is Walsall located about 2.9 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
133
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
6.5%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

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 133.4 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.

Social housing

6.5%

Approximately 6.5% 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

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 127 ft away from WS9 8ZB.

Flood risk

No risk

Aldridge Central near WS9 8ZB 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 2.9 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

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

Area Profile

Population
198
Population density
1,123.2 per km²

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
179
91.33%
African
5
2.55%
Indian
4
2.04%
Irish
3
1.53%
Other White
2
1.02%
Total population: 196

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
92
74.8%
Private landlord or letting agency
12
9.76%
Owns with a mortgage
10
8.13%
Other social rented
8
6.5%
Other forms of private rent
1
0.81%
Total households: 123

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

Nearby primary and secondary schools for WS9 8ZB
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.4 miSecondaryAldridge School - A Science CollegeAcademy converter

Good

0.4 miSecondarySt Francis of Assisi Catholic CollegeVoluntary aided school

Good

0.5 miPrimarySt Mary of the Angels Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

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

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

Data Sources

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