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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 moderate crime levels, with around 104 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 21.0% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Billesley is £47,804 per year. There are 7 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%
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

Based on 159 recent sales, the median property price is £240,000 in Billesley area, with individual transactions ranging from £54,000 up to £635,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Billesley 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 Billesley over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached13£460,000
Terraced70£233,000
Semi-Detached56£265,000
Flats20£117,475

10 years median price trend in Billesley

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Billesley.

All postcodes in Billesley

B130HW

Yardley Wood Road

B130JE

Yardley Wood Road

B130NX

Haunch Lane

B130PF

Maple Croft

B144EF

Cleeve Road

B146ES

Alcester Road South

B130BP

Brook Lane

B130LQ

Bromwall Road

B130NZ

Peacock Road

B144DE

Pine Grove

B144EY

School Road

B280SY

Hebden Grove

B130DH

Brook Lane

B130DJ

Brook Lane

B130EP

Sandy Croft

B130NJ

Church Grove

B130QN

Hollie Lucas Road

B130RU

Hollybank Road

B130TU

Menin Road

B144AD

Beechwood Road

B144HH

Hornby Grove

B144JB

Sandmere Road

B146EZ

Leander Gardens

B280SF

Slade Lane

B280ST

Priory Road

B476XA

Howard Road East

B130QZ

Hollybank Road

B133PS

Howard Road East

B130EZ

Colebourne Road

B130JB

Capcroft Road

B130LD

Hullbrook Road

B130LH

Hopton Grove

B130PN

Haunch Lane

B130QF

Chesterwood Road

B130RF

Hollybank Road

B130ST

Wheelers Lane

B130UA

Vimy Road

B144AL

May Lane

B144DG

Brentford Road

B144ES

Patricia Avenue

B144JA

Sandmere Road

B146DD

Alcester Road South

B280TE

Priory Road

B133SE

Billesley

B130DB

Leylan Croft

B130EE

Westridge Road

B130EN

Knutswood Close

B130LP

Picton Grove

B130LX

Chinn Brook Road

B130NG

Purefoy Road

B130NN

Beauchamp Road

B130QS

Haunch Lane

B130SB

Wheelers Lane

B144EG

Cleeve Road

B280SN

Brompton Pool Road

B130RA

Hollybank Road

B130AD

Millbrook Gardens

B130AQ

Coldbath Road

B130HB

Colebourne Road

B130HJ

Mayford Grove

B130NQ

Purefoy Road

B130PA

Haunch Lane

B130PD

Tudor Close

B130SD

Birdwell Croft

B130TT

Menin Road

B144DH

Beech Grove

B280SL

Brompton Pool Road

B133NR

Howard Road East

B130PH

Taylor Road

B130RT

Hollybank Road

B130RW

Ardencote Road

B144JL

Greenaleigh Road

B130EX

Colebourne Road

B130LS

Bromwall Road

B130NA

Chells Grove

B130NL

Beauchamp Road

B130NW

Beauchamp Road

B144EA

Glastonbury Road

B133AR

Howard Road East

B130PJ

Haunch Lane

B130QE

Chesterwood Road

B130RJ

Hollybank Road

B144DP

Janice Grove

B280SS

Willson Croft

B280XR

Bradshawe Close

B130AH

Coldbath Road

B130BN

Wake Green Road

B130JN

Colemeadow Road

B130NS

Beauchamp Road

B130QP

Chamberlain Road

B130RN

Ardencote Road

B130RR

Cantlow Road

B130SX

Wheelers Lane

B130TA

Yardley Wood Road

B130TQ

Brook Lane

B130TX

Jutland Road

B144HR

Moorside Road

B146DT

Alcester Road South

B144UH

Cottrells Close

B145WP

Howard Road East

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.