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WS9 9LA

Vigo Road

Aldridge North and Walsall Wood

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Detailed insights for WS9 9LA

Overview

Postcode WS9 9LA is located in a major urban area, within the Aldridge North and Walsall Wood ward of Walsall in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Aldridge North area. It has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 53.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Aldridge North is £53,625 per year. The nearest station is Bloxwich located about 3.6 miles away. There are 4 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
53
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
12.9%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

6/10

Aldridge North has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,204 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 43% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

5/10

Aldridge North has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 53.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

12.9%

Approximately 12.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 10.8% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

7/10

The average income per household in Aldridge North is £53,625 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near WS9 9LA.

Flood risk

No risk

Aldridge North near WS9 9LA has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Bloxwich located about 3.6 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
330
Population density
1,500.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Shoplifting
25.27(+189%)
Violence and sexual offences
24.6(-36%)
Vehicle crime
9.97(+51%)
Anti-social behaviour
5.98(-47%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.32(-26%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
283
85.76%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
16
4.85%
Other
9
2.73%
Indian
6
1.82%
Other White
5
1.52%
Total population: 330

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 3 (A level)
63
21.72%
Level 4+ (Degree)
60
20.69%
No qualifications
57
19.66%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
49
16.9%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
32
11.03%
Total 16+ residents: 290

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
65
41.94%
Owns outright
49
31.61%
Private landlord or letting agency
18
11.61%
Other social rented
10
6.45%
Social rents from council
10
6.45%
Total households: 155

Property prices in Aldridge North and Walsall Wood

Based on 147 recent sales, the median property price is £262,000 in Aldridge North and Walsall Wood area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £725,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Aldridge North and Walsall Wood 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 North and Walsall Wood over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached47£342,500
Flats14£124,000
Semi-Detached63£250,000
Terraced23£222,000

10 year median price trend in Aldridge North and Walsall Wood

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Aldridge North and Walsall Wood.

Schools

In the WS9 9LA postcode area, located within Aldridge North, there are 4 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for WS9 9LA
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimarySt John's Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled school

Good

0.3 miNot applicableOakwood SchoolCommunity special school

Outstanding

0.3 miPrimaryCastlefort Junior Mixed and Infant SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WS9 9LA

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for WS9 9LA
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.4 miWalsall Wood NewsGreenwood Road, Walsall, WS9 8HQWalking directions to Walsall Wood News

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 North and Walsall WoodE05001302
ParishWalsall, unparished areaE43000184
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Aldridge NorthE02002116
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Walsall 007DE01010256
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: 16/01/2026.