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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. 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 £38,240 per year. There are 13 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

Based on 51 recent sales, the median property price is £180,000 in Aston area, with individual transactions ranging from £96,000 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, median price per square metre, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Aston over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached1£310,000£2,279
Semi-Detached7£223,000£2,409
Terraced43£170,000£2,024

10 years median price trend in Aston

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

All postcodes in Aston

B66QR

Aston Lane

B203EL

Coombe Road

B203AR

Stoneleigh Road

B203ER

Melrose Road

B67DB

Birch Road East Industrial Estate

B66HN

Endicott Road

B66ET

Ettington Road

B67BS

Wyrley Road

B65EU

Victoria Road

B66NX

Aston

B65ND

Albert Road

B67DL

Brantley Road

B65NG

Albert Road

B66LR

Townley Gardens

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/07/2026.