Aldersley is a relatively modern part of Wolverhampton, with most of the housing stock – both private and council – dating from after World War II.

The Smestow Valley Leisure Ride starts here and the Staffordshire and Worcestershire Canal passes through the area.

[1] On the grounds of Aldersley Leisure Village, many Alder trees grow today, though it is not known if they are descendants of those that gave their name to the place.

Historically, Aldersley was a rural area consisting of the odd farm or house in the manor of Tettenhall Clericorum.

A small hamlet was built at this junction for the people who operated it - with lock keepers cottages, a tollkeepers house and so on.

The next change to the landscape of the area came with the railways; the Wolverhampton to Shrewsbury Line passing along the northern edge of Aldersley, with the Wombourne Branch Line branching off this south, through Aldersley and onto Tettenhall, and eventually Wombourne and Stourbridge.

During the mid 20th Century, post World War II, extensive housing was built in Aldersley and neighbouring Claregate.

WV Active Aldersley is a leisure facility wholly owned by City of Wolverhampton Council.

[5] The centre also has astroturf football and hockey pitches, the National Indoor Shooting venue, a sports hall and gym.

It also hosted live comedy shows and other events whilst the Wolverhampton Civic Hall was being refurbished.

Public houses in the area include The Pilot on Green Lane,[11] The Claregate on Codsall Road and The Swan Hotel on Lower Street.