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Billesley Common

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About

Billesley Common is a large open space in the south of Birmingham, characterised by its extensive grassy fields and pockets of woodland. The area serves primarily as recreational land for the surrounding residential neighbourhoods, with facilities for football and cricket. Its flat, open terrain is crossed by informal paths, making it a straightforward location for walking and dog exercise.

A notable feature is the presence of the ancient Yardley Wood, a remnant of the historic Forest of Arden, which borders the common. This woodland adds a layer of ecological interest with its older trees and undergrowth. The common's unembellished, functional nature reflects its long history as communal pasture land, providing a simple, green expanse within the urban fabric.

Area overview

On average Billesley Common has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 94 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. Approximately 28.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Billesley Common is £43,722 per year. There are 3 schools in Billesley Common: 1 primary (1 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 2 secondary (1 Outstanding and 1 Good). Billesley Common is home to around 8,384 people, with a population density of about 4,567.7 per km².

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
94
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
28.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Billesley Common Population
8,384
Population density
4,567.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
47.59(+23%)
Criminal damage and arson
11.93(+64%)
Vehicle crime
9.18(+41%)
Anti-social behaviour
8.83(-18%)
Burglary
5.13(+26%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,223
50.34%
Pakistani
1,530
18.24%
Indian
433
5.16%
Other White
246
2.93%
African
241
2.87%
Total population: 8,389

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,701
26.77%
No qualifications
1,681
26.46%
Level 3 (A level)
991
15.6%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
880
13.85%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
648
10.2%
Total 16+ residents: 6,353

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
865
26.53%
Social rents from council
839
25.74%
Owns outright
821
25.18%
Private landlord or letting agency
464
14.23%
Other social rented
144
4.42%
Total households: 3,260

Property prices in Billesley Common

Median price£216,000
Price per sq ft£253
Sales (last 12 months)59
Typical range (middle 50%)£187K – £253K

Based on 59 recent sales, the median property price is £216,000 (about £253 per square foot) in Billesley Common area, with individual transactions ranging from £58,000 up to £520,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Billesley Common over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached17£255,220£288
Terraced30£215,500£270
Detached1£158,000£219
Flats11£138,000£214

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Billesley Common

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Billesley Common.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£103,500£163,500£142,500
2017£342,000£118,000£170,000£147,000
2018£365,025£120,000£178,750£153,000
2019£402,975£122,497£214,225£163,000
2020£360,000£87,500£189,950£165,000
2021£420,000£131,250£206,000£171,000
2022£465,000£133,163£240,000£200,000
2023£466,500£130,000£240,000£205,000
2024£475,000£80,000£227,000£210,000
2025£506,250£107,000£242,500£212,500
2026£138,500£321,500£215,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Billesley Common.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Billesley Common.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£172£186£169
2017£254£167£202£178
2018£359£194£203£190
2019£297£185£214£202
2020£267£181£222£202
2021£311£207£235£216
2022£403£191£260£262
2023£385£198£266£246
2024£365£111£286£254
2025£336£196£272£269
2026£245£290£258
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Billesley Common.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Billesley Common 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.

Frequently asked questions about Billesley Common

Is Billesley Common safe?

Billesley Common records about 94 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Billesley Common?

The median sale price in Billesley Common is £216,000 (about £253 per square foot) based on 59 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Billesley Common?

Billesley Common has 1 primary school (1 rated Outstanding) and 2 secondary schools (1 rated Outstanding, 1 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Billesley Common?

Billesley Common scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Billesley Common sits around rank 4,998 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 Billesley Common?

The average household income in Billesley Common is around £43,722 per year, and 28% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

All postcodesin Billesley Common

B130SX

Wheelers Lane

B130QA

Chamberlain Road

B130RA

Hollybank Road

B130NN

Beauchamp Road

B130QT

Stacey Drive

B130LP

Picton Grove

B130TQ

Brook Lane

B130JN

Colemeadow Road

B130RB

Hollybank Road

B130TJ

Brookside Avenue

B144DL

Firth Drive

B130DL

Bradnock Close

B130RU

Hollybank Road

B130JY

Eastham Road

B130PN

Haunch Lane

B130QG

Chesterwood Road

B144DW

Pendeen Road

B130RG

Chessetts Grove

B130LD

Hullbrook Road

B130PS

Haunch Lane

B130QY

Hollybank Road

B130NL

Beauchamp Road

B130LN

Selby Grove

B130HH

Pagnell Grove

B130HW

Yardley Wood Road

B130QE

Chesterwood Road

B130TS

Brook Lane

B130QD

Chesterwood Road

B130JH

Colemeadow Road

B130LX

Chinn Brook Road

B130QJ

Hollie Lucas Road

B130RF

Hollybank Road

B144FD

Yardley Wood Road

B130NB

Chinn Brook Road

B130JB

Capcroft Road

B130ES

Trittiford Road

B130LR

Picton Grove

B144EH

Beta Grove

B144DA

Firth Drive

B144BT

Yardley Wood Road

B130LA

Hullbrook Road

B130JJ

Colemeadow Road

B130AQ

Coldbath Road

B130QS

Haunch Lane

B130RN

Ardencote Road

B144BX

Yardley Wood Road

B130TG

Brook Lane

B130QB

Chamberlain Road

B130PT

Yardley Wood Road

B130JP

Brigfield Crescent

B130TL

Brook Lane

B130JS

Wold Walk

B130HN

Yardley Wood Road

B130PR

Michelle Close

B130HY

Yardley Wood Road

B130RX

Billesley

B130JG

Brigfield Road

B130LB

Selborne Grove

B130NW

Beauchamp Road

B130NR

Beauchamp Road

B144BS

Yardley Wood Road

B130LL

Selby Grove

B130HP

Oakcroft Road

B130BF

Capcroft Crescent

B130RL

Hollybank Road

B130PY

Haunch Lane

B130LS

Bromwall Road

B144BA

Shorters Avenue

B130NA

Chells Grove

B144JT

Goodrest Croft

B144DP

Janice Grove

B130TT

Menin Road

B130RJ

Hollybank Road

B130NP

Beauchamp Road

B130JL

Colemeadow Road

B144JX

Leyman Close

B130QN

Hollie Lucas Road

B130LY

Chinn Brook Road

B130HX

Yardley Wood Road

B130QH

Hollie Lucas Road

B130JT

Wold Walk

B130QP

Chamberlain Road

B130LH

Hopton Grove

B130UT

Braceby Avenue

B130SU

Wheelers Lane

B130QQ

Chesterwood Road

B130QL

Hollie Lucas Road

B130HU

Sandway Grove

B130LU

Chinn Brook Road

B130LQ

Bromwall Road

B130TU

Menin Road

B130RR

Cantlow Road

B130RW

Ardencote Road

B130TH

Malton Grove

B130JE

Yardley Wood Road

B130AD

Millbrook Gardens

B130NS

Beauchamp Road

B144BG

Shorters Avenue

B130US

Braceby Avenue

B130PX

Haunch Lane