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About

Aston ward is located in the northeast of Birmingham, covering an area of around 3 square miles. It is bordered by Nechells, Lozells, and Perry Barr, with the A38(M) motorway running through the western edge. The ward includes residential neighborhoods, industrial estates, and green spaces like Aston Park. Aston Hall, a historic 17th-century mansion, is a notable landmark in the area.

The ward has a mix of housing, including Victorian terraces and postwar developments. Local amenities include schools, community centers, and shops along Lichfield Road. Aston is also home to Aston University and Villa Park, the stadium of Aston Villa Football Club. Public transport links include buses and the nearby Witton railway station. The area has undergone regeneration projects in recent years, focusing on housing and infrastructure improvements.

Area overview

On average Aston has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 124 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 28.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Aston is £31,361 per year. There are 13 schools in Aston: 8 primary (1 Outstanding and 4 Good) and 2 secondary (1 Outstanding and 1 Good).

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
124
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

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

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

Based on 55 recent sales, the median property price is £170,000 in Aston area, with individual transactions ranging from £85,000 up to £395,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Aston in the 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 Aston over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached1£310,000
Flats2£100,000
Semi-Detached5£230,000
Terraced47£170,000

10 years median price trend in Aston

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Aston.

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.