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About

Abbey ward is located in the northwest of Sandwell, bordering the city of Birmingham. The area is primarily residential, with a mix of Victorian terraces and more modern housing estates. Its main commercial activity is concentrated along the Bearwood Road, which serves as a local high street. The ward contains Lightwoods Park, a significant green space featuring a historic house and bandstand that hosts community events.

A notable local landmark is the former Abbey Cinema, a classic 1930s building that has been repurposed but retains its distinctive façade. The area is well-served by public transport links into Birmingham city centre. Warley Woods, a large public park with a golf course, extends into the southern part of the ward, providing extensive recreational space for residents.

Area overview

On average Abbey has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 89 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 8.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Abbey is £54,807 per year. There are 4 schools in Abbey: 4 primary (1 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Abbey is home to around 12,190 people, with a population density of about 5,768.8 per km2.

Crime rate

5/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

6/10

Income level

8/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Abbey Population

12,190

Population density

5,768.8 per km²

Crime

Violence and sexual offences

39.95(+4%)

Shoplifting

14.85(+70%)

Vehicle crime

10.91(+66%)

Anti-social behaviour

9.19(-19%)

Other theft

8.04(+40%)

West Midlands average

Demographics

British

6,714

55.09%

Other White

1,015

8.33%

Indian

882

7.24%

African

541

4.44%

Pakistani

481

3.95%

Total population: 12,187

Economics

Level 4 qualifications or above

3,915

40.27%

No qualifications

1,846

18.99%

Level 3 (A level)

1,408

14.48%

Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)

1,118

11.5%

Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)

778

Total 16+ residents: 9,721

Housing

Owns outright

1,516

29.51%

Private landlord or letting agency

1,515

29.49%

Owns with a mortgage

1,482

28.85%

Social rents from council

420

8.18%

Other forms of private rent

122

2.37%

Total households: 5,137

Property prices in Abbey

Based on 123 recent sales, the median property price is £225,000 in Abbey area, with individual transactions ranging from £62,000 up to £730,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Abbey over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	4	£411,250	£303,000	£315,000	£559,375	£695,875
Flats	2	£87,000	£69,450	£77,250	£96,750	£104,550
Semi-Detached	30	£257,500	£189,475	£214,875	£340,250	£464,500
Terraced	87	£220,000	£144,900	£185,000	£245,000	£347,000

10 years median price trend in Abbey

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

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