WS9 0DG is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.6km 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 0DG is a high-density area of young ethnic minority families, mostly in flats. During the day, manufacturing, transport, and it with higher status mix. A balanced community with an average age of 35 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 44% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 32 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 0DG are sourced from Output Area E00051800 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WS9 0DG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WS9 0DG.
292
35
£ 38,200 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WS9 0DG 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 0DG — 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 0DG. 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
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
WS9 0DG has low crime rates — 32 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Aldridge School - A Science College
Whetstone Field Primary School
St Mary of the Angels Catholic Primary School
St Francis of Assisi Catholic College
Radleys Primary School
Cooper and Jordan Church of England Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
4 nearby- Lifestyle Express0.1 km
- R K Newsagents0.3 km
- Mfg Londis Redhouse0.5 km
- Pete's Cellar0.1 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- The White House0.5 km
- Rushall Olympic Football Club0.6 km
- The Red Lion0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Simply Eat Catering also known as Wingers & Burger Nation0.7 km
- Julie Jones (Hot Food Kiosk)0.6 km
- Lighthouse Fish Bar0.3 km
- The Orange Chippy0.1 km
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- Pit Stop Cafe and Cakes Ltd0.6 km
- Truly Delights0.1 km
- Anchorbrook Cafe & Deli0.7 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco Stores Ltd (Aldridge Tavern)0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Walsall4.0 km
- Bescot Stadium5.7 km
- Bloxwich Station5.7 km
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Postcode Profile: WS90DG · Data under Open Government Licence