Posh Midlands village with low crime and top schools where families desperate to find a home

NewsMidlands NewsWalsallIt's one of the nicer spots in the West Midlands15:24, 14 Jul 2026An underrated corner of the West Midlands is considered one of the best parts of the region for families to find a home.‌Crime is lower than the regional average, some top schools are here, while there's plenty of green space for families to enjoy.‌While technically part of the Walsall borough, Aldridge is removed from the industrial and urban Black Country town out into the more leafy countryside fringes.‌READ MORE: New DWP rules for PIP households from NovemberGet breaking news on BirminghamLive WhatsAppIt's a quieter pace of life over towards Sutton Coldfield, one of the West Midlands' poshest and most desirable spots.‌But a benefit of Aldridge is the average home is considerably cheaper than neigh