Town Pop. 16,092

Living in Aldridge: Liveability Score 63/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Aldridge is 63/100, built from 9 categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is transport: 70/100 against a national town median of 21/100. Safety falls furthest short: 69/100 where the typical UK town reaches 88/100.

Among the 6 scored places sharing the WS9 postcode district, Aldridge ranks 4th. That sits 13 points above the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the top 5% of the towns and villages we score. Also scoring 80 or better: broadband (81). Wider context for the surrounding area: WS9 postcode district.

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Aldridge scores 63 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
69
89 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 486 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Shoplifting 177 crimes
↑ 41% above national average
Vehicle crime 166 crimes
↑ 115% above national average
Other theft 142 crimes
↑ 42% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 132 crimes
↑ 21% above national average
other 329 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Anchor Road 98 crimes
  2. 2 Petrol Station 96 crimes
  3. 3 Parking Area 73 crimes

Source: data.police.uk · England & Wales only

Environment
61
Air Quality NO₂ 12.6 · PM2.5 8.4 · PM10 13.1 µg/m³
63
Green Space 57
Parks Ample 24
Sports Pitches Ample 10
Allotments None
Golf Courses Adequate 2
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens Ample 4
Playgrounds Ample 8

Services

Schools
57
Top 10 by Ofsted rating · 14 in area · 26 within 4km
1Outstanding12Good1Ungraded
  • Oakwood SchoolSpecial · inspected 2024
    Outstanding
  • Aldridge School - A Science CollegeSecondary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Blackwood SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Castlefort AcademyPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good
  • Cooper and Jordan Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Elmwood SchoolSpecial · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Ormiston Shelfield Community AcademySecondary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Radleys Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good
  • St Francis Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • St Francis of Assisi Catholic CollegeSecondary · inspected 2022
    Good

Ungraded: inspected, but Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade (since Sept 2024).

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare
61
A&E departmentsWalsall Manor Hospital2.6 mi
Good Hope Hospital4.1 mi
New Cross Hospital6.2 mi
Hospital waitsWalsall Healthcare NHS Trust0.1 mi
Routine referral (median)8 wks
Treated within 18 weeks73.2%
A&E seen within 4 hrs86.6%
2 GP surgeries in area 7 within 4km best 'Good'
GP capacity1,781 patients per GP
4dentists4pharmacies

Score reflects proximity to CQC-rated GP surgeries and hospitals, not facility count. Dentists and pharmacies are shown for context but don't affect the score.

Broadband
81
Full fibre (FTTP)84.4%
available across Walsall
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
91.7%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
92.8%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
98.9%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 298 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
55
Employment rate53.8%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed53.8%Unemployed2.7%Retired30.2%Student3.6%Other inactive9.7%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial38.4%Skilled & technical33.6%Routine & elementary28%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications20.9%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.1%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.1%Level 3 (A levels)17%Level 4+ (degree & above)28.8%Apprenticeship6.4%Other (incl. vocational)2.7%
Home ownership75.3%
Among the least-deprived 37% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
34
Council tax Walsall · 2026-27
A £1,751
B £2,043
C £2,335
D £2,627
E £3,211
F £3,795
G £4,378
H £5,254
Energy West Midlands region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band D
Water Severn Trent Water
Average bill regional £424/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
70
Walsall 3 mi
Blake Street 3.3 mi
Butlers Lane 3.7 mi
J7 M6 3.7 mi
J7 M6 3.7 mi
JT6 M6 Toll 3.9 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
57
Pubs & Bars Adequate 8
Restaurants & Cafes Ample 19
Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 5
Retail Shopping Ample 94
Takeaways Adequate 9
Fitness Ample 6

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £272,500 92
Detached £405,000 27
Semi-detached £290,000 25
Terraced £230,000 21
Flat / Maisonette £140,000 19
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced Flat
£120k £256k £396k £533k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Nearby places

Bourne Vale 0 1.5 mi away ⇄
Rushall and Shelfield 67 1.5 mi away ⇄
Stonnall 59 2.1 mi away ⇄
Streetly 72 2.3 mi away ⇄
Brownhills 55 2.5 mi away ⇄
Clayhanger 57 2.5 mi away ⇄
Pelsall 68 2.6 mi away ⇄
Walsall 64 3.0 mi away ⇄
Bloxwich 64 3.2 mi away ⇄
Pheasey 80 3.3 mi away ⇄
Shenstone 34 4.1 mi away ⇄
Hammerwich 51 4.3 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Aldridge a nice place to live?

Aldridge is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Aldridge is 63/100, placing it among an average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Aldridge?

Aldridge has crime levels below the national average. Our safety score is 69/100. There were 1,432 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Aldridge?

Among the top-rated schools in Aldridge are Oakwood School, Aldridge School - A Science College and Blackwood School, rated Outstanding by Ofsted. There are 14 rated schools in Aldridge in total.

What are house prices like in Aldridge?

The current median house price in Aldridge is £272,500, in line with the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £405,000, semi-detached £290,000, terraced £230,000, flat £140,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 14%. There were 92 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

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Postcode districts in Aldridge

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