Local Area Guide

Although our office is based in Aldridge, we serve a large proportion of the Borough of Walsall, together with the outlying areas of Sutton Coldfield, Lichfield and Birmingham.

Aldridge itself, has managed to retain a warm village atmosphere and although it has expanded over the years to become a popular and thriving area, it is still surrounded by greenbelt countryside, whilst being centrally placed for access to all parts of the Midlands and Staffordshire conurbations.

Commuters will find that the M6, M5 and M42 motorways, together with the M6 Toll Road can all be reached within a short driving distance, whilst rail links are available at nearby Walsall and Sutton Coldfield increasing accessibility still further. For those travelling further a field, Birmingham International rail station and Birmingham Airport are within 20 miles meaning that national and international links are also close at hand.

Aldridge is well served for local shops and amenities and Walsall town centre is rapidly developing and now offers extensive shopping, leisure and cultural facilities including the famous leather museum, art gallery, cinema complex and wide selection of bars and restaurants. Sutton Coldfield, Lichfield and Birmingham centres provide even more choice for those wishing to venture a little further and take advantage of what they have to offer.

One of the largest drawers to our area is the excellent choice of schooling that is available for children of all ages and denominations, including the highly regarded Queen Mary’s Grammar Schools for boys and girls.

The area has a surprisingly extensive choice of accessible parkland and open spaces including, but not limited to, the Croft at Aldridge, Walsall Arboretum, Pelsall and Brownhills Commons, Hayhead Wood and Shire Oak nature reserves and the vast expanses offered by Sutton Park and Cannock Chase.

An abundance of recreational facilities are provided including, leisure and swimming centres, local sailing and water sport clubs, not to mention the many excellent football, cricket, rugby, hockey and golf clubs.