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Billesley

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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

All postcodesin Billesley

B130RJ

Hollybank Road

B130PR

Michelle Close

B130EP

Sandy Croft

B130HA

Bourne Close

B144EB

Villette Grove

B130PZ

Haunch Close

B133PA

Howard Road East

B144DE

Pine Grove

B144EE

Cleeve Road

B130EZ

Colebourne Road

B144DA

Firth Drive

B146EZ

Leander Gardens

B130LZ

Chinn Brook Road

B133LQ

Howard Road East

B130SA

Wheelers Lane

B130RS

Wroxall Grove

B144ET

Chilton Road

B280SL

Brompton Pool Road

B130ND

Chinn Brook Road

B130PS

Haunch Lane

B280XR

Bradshawe Close

B130EF

Howard Road East

B130US

Braceby Avenue

B130DB

Leylan Croft

B144JB

Sandmere Road

B144HB

Ripon Road

B144UH

Cottrells Close

B280SY

Hebden Grove

B144AP

Warstock Lane

B144AN

May Lane

B280SB

Slade Lane

B130DJ

Brook Lane

B130PG

Taylor Road

B130PA

Haunch Lane

B130QG

Chesterwood Road

B130NH

Church Grove

B130BS

Brook Lane

B144JQ

Riversdale Road

B130RQ

Howard Road East

B130HD

Trittiford Road

B144JN

Riversdale Road

B130PD

Tudor Close

B130NJ

Church Grove

B130NX

Haunch Lane

B130JY

Eastham Road

B130NG

Purefoy Road

B130DH

Brook Lane

B145EN

Yew Tree Cottages

B130NN

Beauchamp Road

B130EU

Colebourne Road

B130NB

Chinn Brook Road

B130AD

Millbrook Gardens

B146EB

Alcester Road South

B130NZ

Peacock Road

B130RD

Hollybank Road

B130BL

Wake Green Road

B130PE

Hartswell Drive

B130HP

Oakcroft Road

B130RE

Hollybank Road

B133SJ

Billesley

B144BX

Yardley Wood Road

B144DD

Brentford Road

B130PH

Taylor Road

B130UB

Vimy Road

B130SD

Birdwell Croft

B144DQ

Brentford Road

B130NP

Beauchamp Road

B130BP

Brook Lane

B130EN

Knutswood Close

B144AB

Beechwood Road

B144EP

School Road

B130RN

Ardencote Road

B280TB

Priory Road

B130JG

Brigfield Road

B130JN

Colemeadow Road

B280TE

Priory Road

B130DN

Effingham Road

B280TG

Priory Road

B133HE

Billesley

B130TU

Menin Road

B144BL

Yardley Wood Road

B145EL

Alcester Road South

B130LP

Picton Grove

B130PY

Haunch Lane

B144DS

Glastonbury Road

B144AD

Beechwood Road

B144AJ

May Lane

B130LA

Hullbrook Road

B280SN

Brompton Pool Road

B146DD

Alcester Road South

B144BT

Yardley Wood Road

B130RG

Chessetts Grove

B130AH

Coldbath Road

B130AQ

Coldbath Road

B130LR

Picton Grove

B130TT

Menin Road

B130QQ

Chesterwood Road

B280ST

Priory Road

B130JX

Eastham Road

B280TQ

Priory Gardens