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Bartley Green & Shenley Fields

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About

Bartley Green is a residential suburb located to the southwest of Birmingham city centre. It is characterised by a mix of post-war housing and older properties, with areas of open land and woodland. The neighbourhood is bordered by the Bartley Reservoir, a large body of water that serves as a local landmark and a facility for sailing and windsurfing clubs.

Shenley Fields is situated adjacent to Bartley Green, centred around the Shenley Lane corridor. The area is primarily residential, featuring a range of housing from inter-war semis to more modern developments. A focal point is the Shenley Academy, and the grounds of the former Shenley Court Hospital have been redeveloped for housing, retaining some mature trees and green spaces.

Area overview

On average Bartley Green & Shenley Fields has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 111 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 42.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Bartley Green & Shenley Fields is £42,837 per year. There are 7 schools in Bartley Green & Shenley Fields: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 2 secondary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good). Bartley Green & Shenley Fields is home to around 7,425 people, with a population density of about 2,230.4 per km2.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
111
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
42.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Bartley Green & Shenley Fields Population
7,425
Population density
2,230.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
54.01(+41%)
Vehicle crime
13.47(+104%)
Criminal damage and arson
12.26(+71%)
Anti-social behaviour
9.83(-13%)
Burglary
6.33(+56%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,967
66.86%
African
358
4.82%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
307
4.13%
Caribbean
270
3.63%
Other White
243
3.27%
Total population: 7,429

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,469
26.39%
No qualifications
1,326
23.82%
Level 3 (A level)
964
17.32%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
804
14.44%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
624
11.21%
Total 16+ residents: 5,566

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
907
29.52%
Owns with a mortgage
695
22.62%
Owns outright
573
18.65%
Other social rented
410
13.34%
Private landlord or letting agency
291
9.47%
Total households: 3,073

Property prices in Bartley Green & Shenley Fields

Based on 53 recent sales, the median property price is £220,000 in Bartley Green & Shenley Fields area, with individual transactions ranging from £10,950 up to £375,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Bartley Green & Shenley Fields 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 Bartley Green & Shenley Fields over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached7£305,000
Flats6£126,000
Semi-Detached15£260,000
Terraced25£190,000

10 years median price trend in Bartley Green & Shenley Fields

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bartley Green & Shenley Fields.

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.