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About

Aston ward lies directly north of Birmingham city centre. It is a residential area containing a mix of Victorian terraces and more modern housing estates. The ward is bordered by the A38(M) Aston Expressway, a major transport route into the city. Local landmarks include Aston Hall, a Jacobean mansion set within a public park. Villa Park, the home stadium of Aston Villa Football Club, is a significant local feature and draws large crowds on match days.

The area includes Aston University's main campus and is served by several major bus corridors. Industrial and commercial units are found along the Tyburn Road and Lichfield Road. The Grand Union Canal runs through the western edge of the ward. Aston is also home to a large retail park near the Spaghetti Junction interchange. The area has a number of primary schools and community centres serving its local population.

Area overview

On average Aston has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 154 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.6× the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. Approximately 28.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Aston is £38,238 per year. There are 10 schools in Aston: 8 primary (1 Outstanding and 4 Good) and 2 secondary (1 Outstanding and 1 Good). Aston is home to around 24,447 people, with a population density of about 7,271.2 per km².

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
154
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
28.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Aston Population
24,447
Population density
7,271.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
82.38(+113%)
Criminal damage and arson
11.54(+58%)
Vehicle crime
10.23(+57%)
Anti-social behaviour
10.14(-6%)
Public order
9.82(+62%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Pakistani
7,666
31.36%
Bangladeshi
6,242
25.54%
Indian
2,415
9.88%
African
2,194
8.98%
Caribbean
1,360
5.56%
Total population: 24,442

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
6,298
35.35%
Level 4 qualifications or above
3,531
19.82%
Level 3 (A level)
2,402
13.48%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
2,300
12.91%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
2,176
12.21%
Total 16+ residents: 17,818

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,847
27.27%
Private landlord or letting agency
1,537
22.69%
Owns with a mortgage
1,319
19.47%
Other social rented
1,054
15.56%
Social rents from council
750
11.07%
Total households: 6,773

Property prices in Aston

Median price£175,500
Price per sq ft£197
Sales (last 12 months)51
Typical range (middle 50%)£158K – £222K

Based on 51 recent sales, the median property price is £175,500 (about £197 per square foot) in Aston area, with individual transactions ranging from £96,000 up to £395,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Aston over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached8£211,500£213
Terraced43£170,000£190

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Aston

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Aston.
YearSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£115,000£113,000
2017£125,000£107,500
2018£153,500£120,000
2019£150,000£122,000
2020£150,000£127,000
2021£169,500£140,000
2022£191,500£155,500
2023£235,000£155,000
2024£222,000£157,000
2025£223,000£177,750
2026£199,000£170,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Aston.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Aston.
YearSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£120£106
2017£139£111
2018£161£123
2019£164£132
2020£144£136
2021£151£151
2022£153£173
2023£176£167
2024£217£166
2025£224£187
2026£212£200
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Aston.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Aston 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 Aston ward.

Local councillors

Abdul Choudhury Shumon

Aston - Elected 7 May 2026

Independent

Mumtaz Hussain

Aston - Elected 7 May 2026

Liberal Democrats

Frequently asked questions about Aston

Is Aston safe?

Aston records about 154 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Aston?

The median sale price in Aston is £175,500 (about £197 per square foot) based on 51 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Aston?

Aston has 8 primary schools (1 rated Outstanding, 4 Good) and 2 secondary schools (1 rated Outstanding, 1 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Aston?

Aston scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Aston sits around rank 1,400 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Aston?

The average household income in Aston is around £38,238 per year, and 29% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Aston?

Aston is represented by 2 elected councillors: Abdul Choudhury Shumon (Independent) and Mumtaz Hussain (Liberal Democrats).

All postcodesin Aston

B66RE

Village Road

B66AJ

Trinity Road

B203DU

Tewkesbury Road

B66ER

Whitehead Road

B203DN

Aston Manor Close

B65HG

Victoria Road

B203DT

The Broadway

B66DB

Mansfield Road

B67BN

Sapcote Trading Centre

B66JA

Trinity Road

B66HQ

Nelson Road

B66AT

Fentham Road

B203AD

Earlsbury Gardens

B66PE

Norris Road

B203BD

Normandy Road

B65BU

Gillespie Croft

B66QZ

Holte Road

B66JN

Witton Road

B66SA

Serpentine Road

B203EU

The Broadway

B66DG

Frederick Road

B191LH

Birchfield Road

B66QU

Holyoak Close

B65NE

Albert Road

B65EP

Bartons Bank

B65NL

Albert Road

B65HY

Selston Road

B66DE

Frederick Road

B66NT

Witton Road

B203AJ

Bayswater Road

B66HF

Nelson Road

B67DX

Westwood Road

B66AL

Trinity Road

B67HS

Industrial Estate

B65HA

Victoria Road

B66BZ

Birchfield Gardens

B203AX

Normandy Road

B66AZ

Haliscombe Grove

B67BL

Deykin Avenue

B67FD

Wyrley Road

B203AT

Stoneleigh Road

B66LD

Aston

B67DY

Electric Avenue

B65HF

Victoria Road

B66ES

Ettington Road

B66RU

Yew Tree Road

B203HP

Wenlock Road

B66HZ

Trinity Road

B203EE

Davey Road

B65NU

Witton Road

B203DL

The Broadway

B66RG

Village Road

B66JD

Trinity Road

B203EN

Coombe Road

B66NA

Fentham Road

B203DS

Davey Road

B203EP

The Broadway

B191LL

Birchfield Road

B67DH

Tame Road

B67DG

Tame Road

B66PL

Dunsink Road

B66EB

Ettington Road

B203AF

Earlsbury Gardens

B203ED

The Broadway

B66SE

Serpentine Road

B203BQ

Penhurst Avenue

B66LB

Witton Road

B65EL

Whitehead Road

B203BX

Birchfield Road

B66RY

Charles Road

B65LY

Upper Sutton Street

B66NG

Freer Road

B65HL

Victoria Road

B65BQ

Ruskin Hall Grove

B66HE

Trinity Road

B203AA

Canterbury Road

B203DP

The Broadway

B65NY

Witton Road

B65BD

Clifton Close

B66LP

Townley Gardens

B67DF

Electric Avenue

B203ET

The Broadway

B66JU

Beacon Hill

B191SU

Birchfield Road

B67DD

Birch Road

B203DR

Davey Road

B203HQ

Kenilworth Road

B67DA

Birch Road East Industrial Estate

B203HY

Aston Lane

B66JP

Witton Road

B203AG

Earlsbury Gardens

B66JR

Witton Road

B203BT

Aston Lane

B67HL

Tame Road

B66LZ

Fentham Road

B66AG

Trinity Road

B66NH

Trinity Road

B67JJ

Copeley Hill

B66NS

Witton Road

B66RP

Holte Road