WS9 0DD is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.3km from Pool Green in Aldridge. Administratively it sits within Aldridge Central and South ward and the Aldridge-Brownhills constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, WS9 0DD is a high-density area of young ethnic minority families, mostly in flats. Outside of residential hours, manufacturing, transport, and it with higher status mix. At 35 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 44% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 29 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for WS9 0DD are sourced from Output Area E00051800 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WS9 0DD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WS9 0DD.
292
35
£ 38,200 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WS9 0DD falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Social renting makes up 44% of tenure in WS9 0DD — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WS9 0DD. The average age is 35.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
WS9 0DD has low crime rates — 29 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Aldridge School - A Science College
St Mary of the Angels Catholic Primary School
St Francis of Assisi Catholic College
Whetstone Field Primary School
Cooper and Jordan Church of England Primary School
Leighswood School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
22 nearby- Aldridge Wines0.8 km
- Anchor Wines0.7 km
- Boots The Chemist Ltd0.8 km
- Greggs0.8 km
- Lifestyle Express0.4 km
- + 17 more
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- The White House0.6 km
- Aldridge Conservative & Union Club0.7 km
- Rushall Olympic Football Club0.9 km
- The Avion (Wetherspoon)0.7 km
- The Red Lion0.2 km
- + 2 more
Restaurant, Cafe
18 nearby- Cafe in the Square0.8 km
- Costa Coffee0.8 km
- Crumbs Sandwich Bar0.8 km
- Kisaan1.0 km
- R1 Bar0.8 km
- + 13 more
Takeaway Shop
15 nearby- Buddy's American Pizza0.9 km
- Papa John's0.8 km
- Subway0.9 km
- New Top Chef0.7 km
- Aldridge Chippy0.7 km
- + 10 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco Stores Ltd (Aldridge Tavern)0.1 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Walsall4.3 km
- Blake Street5.6 km
- Bloxwich Station6.0 km
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Postcode Profile: WS90DD · Data under Open Government Licence