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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

Deprivation level

9/10

Income level

3/10

Connectivity

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Area Profile

Billesley Common Population

8,384

Population density

4,567.7 per km²

Crime

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

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

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

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.
Type	Sales	Median	£/sq ft	P5	P25	P75	P95
Semi-Detached	17	£255,220	£288	£180,400	£220,000	£335,000	£476,000
Terraced	30	£215,500	£270	£145,450	£193,813	£238,750	£385,500
Detached	1	£158,000	£219	£158,000	£158,000	£158,000	£158,000
Flats	11	£138,000	£214	£59,000	£101,000	£169,000	£231,500

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Billesley Common

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Billesley Common.
Year	Detached	Flats	Semi-Detached	Terraced
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

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Billesley Common.
Year	Detached	Flats	Semi-Detached	Terraced
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

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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.

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Demographics

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Property prices in Billesley Common

Prices by property typelast 12 months

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Billesley Common

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Council Tax Bands

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