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About

Billesley ward lies in the south of Birmingham, primarily residential with a mix of housing types from inter-war semis to modern developments. The area is anchored by the large Billesley Common, a significant green space that provides a focal point for recreation. Local shopping needs are served by the central parade on Trittiford Road, offering essential retailers and services. The ward is well-connected by several key bus routes along Alcester and Priory Roads, linking it to wider Birmingham.

A notable local landmark is Stitchley Mill, a former water mill on the River Rea that hints at the area's historical agricultural past. The ward is home to a number of schools, including Billesley Primary School, serving the community's families. Residential streets are generally quiet, with a sense of separation from the more bustling centres of Kings Heath and Moseley nearby. The overall character is one of a settled, established suburban neighbourhood.

Area overview

On average Billesley has high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 104 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. Approximately 21.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Billesley is £47,617 per year. There are 6 schools in Billesley: 3 primary (2 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 3 secondary (1 Outstanding and 1 Good). Billesley is home to around 21,175 people, with a population density of about 4,309.5 per km².

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
104
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
21.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Billesley Population
21,175
Population density
4,309.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
50.3(+30%)
Criminal damage and arson
11.71(+61%)
Vehicle crime
10.96(+68%)
Shoplifting
10.53(+21%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.79(-28%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
10,967
51.8%
Pakistani
3,782
17.86%
Indian
1,156
5.46%
Irish
594
2.81%
Other White
532
2.51%
Total population: 21,172

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
4,980
30.71%
No qualifications
3,789
23.37%
Level 3 (A level)
2,549
15.72%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
2,252
13.89%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,553
9.58%
Total 16+ residents: 16,214

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
2,447
29.95%
Owns with a mortgage
2,366
28.96%
Social rents from council
1,594
19.51%
Private landlord or letting agency
1,146
14.03%
Other social rented
328
4.02%
Total households: 8,169

Property prices in Billesley

Median price£240,000
Price per sq ft£275
Sales (last 12 months)172
Typical range (middle 50%)£201K – £321K

Based on 172 recent sales, the median property price is £240,000 (about £275 per square foot) in Billesley area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £635,000.

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 over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached15£425,000£348
Semi-Detached60£274,000£283
Terraced75£225,000£282
Flats22£140,463£228

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Billesley

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Billesley.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£270,000£118,750£178,250£150,750
2017£305,750£109,750£170,000£153,000
2018£322,000£120,000£216,500£172,500
2019£364,450£104,750£206,250£172,250
2020£380,200£108,750£210,000£172,000
2021£360,000£128,000£234,000£182,000
2022£445,000£110,000£253,000£212,000
2023£465,000£100,000£232,050£207,000
2024£465,000£111,500£230,000£216,000
2025£470,500£111,000£245,000£235,000
2026£425,000£140,463£297,500£222,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Billesley.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Billesley.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£243£174£199£179
2017£274£159£196£188
2018£303£188£230£205
2019£297£183£221£208
2020£274£188£230£208
2021£313£189£251£225
2022£375£184£280£265
2023£354£175£277£246
2024£363£179£279£260
2025£358£209£274£284
2026£348£221£299£287
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Billesley.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Billesley 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 Billesley ward.

Local councillors

Chris Garghan

Billesley - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Joe Peacock

Billesley - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Frequently asked questions about Billesley

Is Billesley safe?

Billesley records about 104 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Billesley?

The median sale price in Billesley is £240,000 (about £275 per square foot) based on 172 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Billesley?

Billesley has 3 primary schools (2 rated Outstanding, 1 Good) and 3 secondary schools (1 rated Outstanding, 1 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Billesley?

Billesley scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Billesley sits around rank 9,204 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?

The average household income in Billesley is around £47,617 per year, and 21% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Billesley?

Billesley is represented by 2 elected councillors: Chris Garghan (Green Party) and Joe Peacock (Green Party).

All postcodesin Billesley

B130HR

Oakcroft Road

B130NT

Hallstead Road

B144JL

Greenaleigh Road

B130HW

Yardley Wood Road

B130TY

Jutland Road

B280SE

Slade Lane

B476XA

Howard Road East

B130HX

Yardley Wood Road

B144JJ

Daimler Road

B133PD

Howard Road East

B144HJ

Denaby Grove

B133SF

Billesley

B130QE

Chesterwood Road

B144HH

Hornby Grove

B144ED

Pendeen Road

B130TF

Menin Crescent

B144DZ

Old Farm Grove

B280QZ

Riverside Crescent

B130SE

Wheelers Lane

B130ZL

Howard Road East

B144DH

Beech Grove

B144HR

Moorside Road

B130QU

Hollybank Road

B144AA

May Lane

B130RY

Howard Road East

B144DX

Glastonbury Road

B130TG

Brook Lane

B144HY

Greenaleigh Road

B144EH

Beta Grove

B144HX

The Centre Way

B144EU

The Haven

B130RL

Hollybank Road

B130NL

Beauchamp Road

B130FF

Billesley

B130QN

Hollie Lucas Road

B130PL

Haunch Lane

B144HD

Hindhead Road

B144AW

May Lane

B130HN

Yardley Wood Road

B130QY

Hollybank Road

B280SR

Priory Road

B130NR

Beauchamp Road

B144HL

Ravenshill Road

B130QH

Hollie Lucas Road

B130BG

Cole Bank Road

B130QP

Chamberlain Road

B130BH

Wake Green Road

B130TX

Jutland Road

B130RX

Billesley

B130RF

Hollybank Road

B130JE

Yardley Wood Road

B130EB

Westridge Road

B130PQ

Taylor Road

B130HJ

Mayford Grove

B280SZ

Priory Road

B130BA

Bibsworth Avenue

B280SU

Priory Road

B144AH

Ardley Road

B130RT

Hollybank Road

B144EA

Glastonbury Road

B130JL

Colemeadow Road

B144AR

Warstock Lane

B130DL

Bradnock Close

B144AL

May Lane

B146DT

Alcester Road South

B130LD

Hullbrook Road

B130DE

Charlecott Close

B130RB

Hollybank Road

B130LY

Chinn Brook Road

B130LS

Bromwall Road

B130JB

Capcroft Road

B280SJ

Brompton Pool Road

B130TS

Brook Lane

B144HT

Moorside Road

B130BN

Wake Green Road

B280SQ

Slade Lane

B130PT

Yardley Wood Road

B280SG

Westford Grove

B144DP

Janice Grove

B144DW

Pendeen Road

B130JT

Wold Walk

B130JA

Bondfield Road

B133PJ

Howard Road East

B476WF

Howard Road East

B130RR

Cantlow Road

B130HB

Colebourne Road

B280SP

Millside

B130DU

Westridge Road

B130QB

Chamberlain Road

B144JG

Riversdale Road

B130FG

Billesley

B130QA

Chamberlain Road

B130BX

Coleside Avenue

B280XP

The Launde

B130QJ

Hollie Lucas Road

B130EX

Colebourne Road

B144HP

School Road

B280XN

Bach Mill Drive

B130BU

Brook Lane

B130DG

The Hurst