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About

Allens Cross is a residential ward located in the northern part of Birmingham, primarily characterised by post-war housing estates. The area is defined by its network of local roads, such as Frankley Beeches Road, and contains a mix of semi-detached and terraced homes. It functions as a settled suburban community with several local schools and smaller shopping parades serving daily needs, providing a practical living environment for its residents.

The landscape includes areas of green space like Leasowes Park, which offers recreational facilities. A notable local feature is the presence of the Frankley Water Treatment Works, a major facility situated on its boundary that supplies the wider city region. The ward maintains direct transport links into central Birmingham via the main A38 road, supporting its role as a largely self-contained residential district within the larger urban area.

Area overview

On average Allens Cross has high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 116 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.2× the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. Approximately 25.6% 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 £48,372 per year. There are 4 schools in Allens Cross: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 4 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Allens Cross is home to around 11,122 people, with a population density of about 5,855.8 per km².

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
116
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
25.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Allens Cross Population
11,122
Population density
5,855.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
54.76(+41%)
Vehicle crime
12.59(+93%)
Criminal damage and arson
12.41(+70%)
Shoplifting
9.08(+4%)
Public order
8.81(+45%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,778
69.95%
African
466
4.19%
Other White
417
3.75%
Other Asian
367
3.3%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
316
2.84%
Total population: 11,120

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
2,393
27.89%
No qualifications
2,066
24.08%
Level 3 (A level)
1,405
16.38%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,232
14.36%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
877
10.22%
Total 16+ residents: 8,580

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,261
28.51%
Owns with a mortgage
1,206
27.27%
Social rents from council
940
21.25%
Private landlord or letting agency
630
14.24%
Other social rented
216
4.88%
Total households: 4,423

Property prices in Allens Cross

Median price£223,250
Price per sq ft£266
Sales (last 12 months)90
Typical range (middle 50%)£184K – £281K

Based on 90 recent sales, the median property price is £223,250 (about £266 per square foot) in Allens Cross area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £360,000.

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.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached2£256,750£276
Terraced30£241,500£285
Semi-Detached52£233,500£271
Flats6£105,000£216

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Allens Cross

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Allens Cross.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£193,500£90,000£145,000£109,000
2017£206,500£84,500£145,000£126,000
2018£255,000£101,500£175,000£129,950
2019£270,000£88,500£177,000£142,500
2020£358,000£120,000£185,000£160,000
2021£285,000£92,500£207,000£165,000
2022£245,000£79,498£230,000£185,000
2023£360,000£130,000£240,400£181,000
2024£306,250£50,500£237,500£206,500
2025£261,000£130,000£235,175£197,000
2026£140,000£237,500£275,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Allens Cross.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Allens Cross.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£230£107£173£142
2017£221£151£172£155
2018£275£143£201£172
2019£278£156£204£183
2020£241£187£203£187
2021£315£143£232£224
2022£257£149£259£233
2023£332£204£268£236
2024£327£116£269£265
2025£276£216£269£246
2026£232£264£308
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Allens Cross.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Allens Cross in the last year.

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.

Local government

Elected councillors for Allens Cross ward.

Local councillors

Eddie Freeman

Allens Cross - Elected 7 May 2026

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