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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£196
Sales (last 12 months)53
Typical range (middle 50%)£160K – £223K

Based on 53 recent sales, the median property price is £175,500 (about £196 per square foot) in Aston area, with individual transactions ranging from £54,750 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
Terraced44£170,000£189
Flats1£102,000£121

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£196
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