[5] It was recorded as Alrewic in the Domesday Book of 1086 when it was valued at 15 shillings and had a population of seven households; the Lord was Robert (d'Oilly) and the tenant-in-chief was William son of Ansculf.

As a result, farms continued to dominate the eastern part, though a sand quarry was set up and remains on Birch Lane.

[10] On 1 April 1966 the parish was also abolished to form "Aldridge Brownhills", parts also went to Birmingham, Shenstone, Walsall and West Bromwich.

There are three Conservative Councillors for Aldridge Central & South: Pard Kaur, Bobby Bains, and Tim Wilson.

Aldridge North & Walsall Wood is also covered by three Conservative councilors: Keith Sears, Anthony Harris and Gary Clarke.

From January 2011[needs update], GFP Engineering Ltd, a Glass Reinforced Plastic (GRP) moulding company, will commence trading after relocating from nearby Lichfield.

Many of the buses in Aldridge were renumbered in April 2010 as part of Centro's attempt to simplify bus services in and around the Walsall area.

As of July 2024 operating services through Aldridge include - Walsall Community Transport (25), Chaserider (36, 36A), and National Express West Midlands (6, 7, 937, 937A, 997).

These services operate to surrounding estates each terminating at Walsall, Birmingham, Sutton Coldfield, Brownhills, Kingstanding, and Lichfield.

[23] In February 2021, the West Midlands Combined Authority announced that the land needed for the station to be rebuilt had been acquired for £400,000.

[24] Aldridge has a cricket and hockey club called "The Stick and Wicket", located on the green behind the parish church, St. Mary's, and the Masonic Hall.

[25] Aldridge Sailing Club was formed in 1967 and is a Royal Yachting Association recognised centre based at the Swag pool, Stubbers Green.

The club is based on the former Old Centrals sports ground at Bourne Vale in Aldridge and the first team competes in Counties 3 Midlands West (North).

[28] Aldridge Compass Suites (based at the Masonic Hall on the Green) is a venue for wedding receptions, christenings and other functions.

The Aldridge Youth Theatre was officially opened by the actor Bernard Hepton and is located on Noddy Park Road.

425 (Aldridge) Squadron, part of Staffordshire Wing of the Air Training Corps, was formed in 1941 and currently occupies a purpose-built HQ close to the village centre.

The Squadron is run by uniformed RAFVR(T) officers and ATC SNCO adult staff, assisted by civilian instructors and a padre.

The group also hosts an annual summer camp in Wales (in recent years attracting over 100 teenagers), as well as a weekend away in February.

[citation needed] Played football for Aston Villa, including an appearance in the 1924 FA Cup Final where his team were defeated 2-0 by Newcastle United.

Lee Sinnott (born 12 July 1965 in Aldridge) is an English ex-professional footballer and was the manager of Farsley Celtic, whom he led to promotion three times in four years.

Colin Charvis, former captain of the Wales national rugby union team, went to the Redhouse School in Aldridge.