House prices in Barr Common

Over the last six months, 9 homes sold within 0.6 miles of Barr Common. Half sold for more than £282,500 and half for less. The cheapest was £144,000 and the dearest £785,000.

All 9 sales

Businesses in Barr Common

All 41 businesses in Barr Common

Planning applications in Barr Common

Planning decisionThu 24 Sept0.45 miles

Approved: Rear extension at 309, ERDINGTON ROAD, ALDRIDGE, WALSALL

Prior approval for a larger home extension for a single storey rear extension. Measuring 4.50 metres deep from the original rear elevation, 3.00 metres total height and 3.00 metres high at the eaves measured externally from the natural ground level.

309, ERDINGTON ROAD, ALDRIDGE, WALSALL, WS9 0SB

All planning in Barr Common

Roadworks and road closures in Barr Common

RoadworksOn until 6 Dec0.3 miles

Road closed: Whetstone Lane (South Staffordshire Water)

21 Sep to 6 Dec. Under way. Work on pipes or cables in the road, on the pavement and on the verge. The road will be closed.

Whetstone Lane, Aldridge
RoadworksFrom 28 Octon your doorstep

Temporary lights on Erdington Road (South Staffordshire Water)

28 Oct to 30 Oct. Repairs to pipes or cables on the pavement. Two-way temporary traffic lights.

Erdington Road, Aldridge

All roadworks

Fuel prices near Barr Common

UnleadedCheapest 175.9p at MFG Red House, 0.95 miles and 1 other · most around 175.9p · dearest 176.9p · 3 stations
DieselCheapest 201.9p at MFG Red House, 0.95 miles and 1 other · most around 201.9p · dearest 203.9p · 3 stations

Within two miles, from the GOV.UK Fuel Finder scheme, updated every half hour.

All 3 stations near Barr Common, cheapest first

New food places and hygiene scores in Barr Common

Hygiene scoreTue 15 Sept0.55 miles

The Hawthorns Aldridge scored 5 out of 5 for hygiene

Inspected 15 Sept. 5 means "very good". A food business.

Hawthornes Retirement, Erdington Road, Aldridge, Walsall, WS9 8UH

All food & drink

Schools in Barr Common

Whetstone Field Primary School Primary · 229 pupils · 0.15 miles School remains Good (2023)
St Mary of the Angels Catholic Primary School Primary · 239 pupils · 0.25 miles Good (2024)
St Francis of Assisi Catholic College Secondary · 1109 pupils · 0.35 miles Report card May 2026: Strong standard in 5, expected standard in 2
Aldridge School - A Science College Secondary · 1629 pupils · 0.5 miles School remains Good (2022)

All 4 schools and their Ofsted results

GPs, dentists and care in Barr Common

The Hawthorns Aldridge Care home · 0.55 miles Good (2020)

All 1 health and care services

Charities in Barr Common

1st Aldridge 36th Walsall Scout Group Scout Group £23k a year · Birmingham Road · 0.35 miles
The Staffordshire Band TO PROMOTE BRASS BANDS AND BRASS BAND MUSIC IN WALSALL, WEST MIDLANDS AND OUTER REGIONS, BY THE FORMATION AND ONWARD DEVELOPMENT OF A… £11k a year · Weston Crescent · 0.25 miles
Whetstone Field Primary School Parents Association Whetstone Field School PA organise fundraising events and activities to raise funds for equipment to enhance the learing experience for… £5k a year · Beaufort Way · 0.15 miles
The Jerome K Jerome Society Promote the works of Jerome K Jerome £3k a year · Barr Common Close · 0.2 miles
Parents Relatives And Others Understanding Down'S (Proud) THE RELIEF OF THE NEEDS OF PEOPLE WITH DOWN'S SYNDROME THEIR FAMILIES, HELPERS, CARERS AND FRIENDS WITHIN THE METROPOLITAN BOROUGH OF… £119 a year · St. Marys Way · 0.45 miles

All 5 charities

Crime in Barr Common

8 crimes were reported within 0.6 miles of Barr Common in August 2026. The most common were violence (3), weapons (3), vehicle crime (1).

Crime by type

Barr Common ranks 50th of 50 areas for crime, where 1st is the highest rate, at 26 per 1,000 residents a year. More on crime in Barr Common

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