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Allens Cross

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About

Allens Cross is a residential district situated in the north of Birmingham, bordered by Frankley and Quinton. The area is primarily composed of post-war housing, with a mix of semi-detached homes and terraced properties. Its layout is defined by several main roads, including Middleton Hall Road, which serve as key thoroughfares. Local amenities are centred around these routes, providing essential shops and services for the community.

The area is served by several primary schools and is in close proximity to the large green space of Leasowes Park, which extends into neighbouring Halesowen. Public transport connections link residents to Birmingham city centre and surrounding districts. A notable local landmark is the Allens Cross pub, a longstanding establishment that reflects the area's development as a post-war housing estate.

Area overview

On average Allens Cross has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 95 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. Approximately 33.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Allens Cross is £44,099 per year. There are 2 schools in Allens Cross: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Allens Cross is home to around 7,894 people, with a population density of about 4,908.9 per km².

Crime rate

8/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

10/10

Income level

3/10

Connectivity

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Area Profile

Allens Cross Population

7,894

Population density

4,908.9 per km²

Crime

Violence and sexual offences

48.52(+25%)

Criminal damage and arson

10.13(+39%)

Vehicle crime

8.87(+36%)

Anti-social behaviour

5.95(-45%)

Public order

5.83(-4%)

West Midlands average

Demographics

British

5,558

70.41%

African

329

4.17%

White and Black Caribbean (mixed)

301

3.81%

Other White

288

3.65%

Other Asian

257

3.26%

Total population: 7,894

Economics

No qualifications

1,627

27.54%

Level 4+ (Degree)

1,346

22.78%

Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)

953

16.13%

Level 3 (A level)

943

15.96%

Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)

637

10.78%

Total 16+ residents: 5,908

Housing

Social rents from council

976

31.97%

Owns with a mortgage

789

25.84%

Owns outright

621

20.34%

Private landlord or letting agency

459

15.03%

Other social rented

3.11%

Total households: 3,053

Property prices in Allens Cross

Median price£200,000

Price per sq ft£259

Sales (last 12 months)60

Typical range (middle 50%)£177K – £235K

Based on 60 recent sales, the median property price is £200,000 (about £259 per square foot) in Allens Cross area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £475,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Allens Cross over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	£/sq ft	P5	P25	P75	P95
Detached	5	£440,000	£372	£391,400	£437,000	£445,000	£469,000
Semi-Detached	28	£212,000	£261	£164,200	£184,750	£242,500	£315,650
Terraced	22	£192,500	£251	£168,250	£175,750	£200,000	£234,750
Flats	5	£75,000	£203	£62,260	£71,300	£90,000	£143,600

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Allens Cross

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Allens Cross.
Year	Detached	Flats	Semi-Detached	Terraced
2016	—	£90,500	£122,500	£108,000
2017	£170,500	£68,000	£129,500	£111,750
2018	—	£73,250	£138,750	£125,500
2019	—	£68,925	£153,500	£130,000
2020	£275,000	£107,000	£157,500	£140,000
2021	—	£65,000	£160,000	£152,000
2022	£445,000	£60,000	£212,500	£175,000
2023	£447,500	£91,000	£238,000	£180,500
2024	£370,000	£54,000	£221,000	£202,500
2025	£442,500	£100,000	£215,100	£180,500
2026	£475,000	£90,000	£215,000	£185,000

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Allens Cross.
Year	Detached	Flats	Semi-Detached	Terraced
2016	—	£150	£153	£144
2017	£200	£125	£151	£151
2018	—	£141	£158	£165
2019	—	£151	£182	£168
2020	£218	£170	£183	£179
2021	—	£144	£197	£196
2022	£337	£116	£274	£220
2023	£363	£176	£286	£234
2024	£364	£125	£273	£265
2025	£368	£179	£270	£243
2026	£377	£288	£258	£272

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Birmingham district.

Band A£1,575

Band B£1,838

Band C£2,100

Band D£2,363

Band E£2,888

Band F£3,413

Band G£3,938

Band H£4,726

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

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Crime

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Demographics

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Property prices in Allens Cross

Prices by property typelast 12 months

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Allens Cross

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Council Tax Bands

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