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Birchfield East

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About

Birchfield East is a residential area located north of Birmingham city centre. The neighbourhood is characterised by Victorian and Edwardian terraced housing, alongside more modern apartment developments. It sits adjacent to Perry Barr, with the A34 running through as a major transport route connecting to wider Birmingham.

The area is home to the Birchfield Library and Harriers Athletics Club, one of the UK's oldest athletic clubs. Local shopping needs are served by Birchfield Road, which has a variety of independent shops and supermarkets.

Area overview

On average Birchfield East has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 221 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. 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 Birchfield East is £38,843 per year. There are 4 schools in Birchfield East: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 3 secondary (1 Outstanding and 2 Good). Birchfield East is home to around 10,398 people, with a population density of about 3,050.6 per km2.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
221
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
21.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Birchfield East Population
10,398
Population density
3,050.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
104.06(+172%)
Drugs
24.14(+818%)
Criminal damage and arson
22.89(+219%)
Public order
21.64(+255%)
Anti-social behaviour
16.25(+43%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Pakistani
3,347
32.2%
Bangladeshi
2,048
19.7%
Indian
1,512
14.55%
African
931
8.96%
British
661
6.36%
Total population: 10,395

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
2,535
33.06%
Level 4+ (Degree)
1,662
21.67%
Level 3 (A level)
1,140
14.87%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
975
12.72%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
874
11.4%
Total 16+ residents: 7,668

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
847
28.88%
Private landlord or letting agency
757
25.81%
Owns with a mortgage
651
22.2%
Other social rented
371
12.65%
Social rents from council
174
5.93%
Total households: 2,933

Property prices in Birchfield East

Based on 40 recent sales, the median property price is £187,500 in Birchfield East area, with individual transactions ranging from £75,000 up to £325,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Birchfield East 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 Birchfield East over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached5£310,000
Flats4£102,500
Semi-Detached9£210,000
Terraced22£187,500

10 years median price trend in Birchfield East

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

All postcodes in Birchfield East

B203EP

The Broadway

B422TN

Aston

B66AP

Arden Road

B67AP

Elliott Way

B203BB

Normandy Road

B203DT

The Broadway

B203EG

Davey Road

B203ES

Melrose Road

B422GS

Aldridge Square

B422GY

Perry Barr

B422TZ

Franchise Street

B203BD

Normandy Road

B203DP

The Broadway

B66PE

Norris Road

B203HN

Wenlock Road

B66LZ

Fentham Road

B66QR

Aston Lane

B203BP

Aston Lane

B422EY

Aldridge Road

B67EY

Brookvale Road

B203EB

The Broadway

B422GD

Tame Close

B422GR

Aldridge Square

B203DS

Davey Road

B66LW

Trinity Road

B66NB

Freer Road

B202QH

Wellington Road

B422LG

Perry Villa Drive

B67BB

Pavilion Drive

B202QL

Wellington Road

B203AL

Winchester Road

B422HA

Perry Barr

B66LR

Townley Gardens

B66LT

Trinity Road

B203DB

Bragg Road

B422EX

Nash Square

B422TG

Oscott Gardens

B422UE

Perry Barr

B202QQ

Wellington Road

B422GU

Perry Barr

B422LH

Elcock Drive

B66PL

Dunsink Road

B67ES

Holdford Road

B421TX

Walsall Road

B203AP

Stoneleigh Road

B203AS

Stoneleigh Road

B203HW

Wenlock Road

B203JG

Birchfield Road

B67EX

Brookvale Road

B203HT

Railway Road

B203NU

Leslie Road

B422GZ

Perry Barr

B448DU

Epwell Road

B203AR

Stoneleigh Road

B203ET

The Broadway

B203ED

The Broadway

B203HS

Aston Lane

B421UD

Walsall Road

B422FY

Dairy Drive

B422HD

Perry Barr

B203HQ

Kenilworth Road

B203DN

Aston Manor Close

B203EN

Coombe Road

B422LA

Church Road

B66LX

Fentham Road

B422LQ

Perry Villa Drive

B67AF

Gavin Way

B203DL

The Broadway

B203EE

Davey Road

B203EL

Coombe Road

B203HU

London Road

B422ET

Aldridge Road

B66NH

Trinity Road

B422GE

Tame Close

B422GF

Tame Close

B422GG

Tame Close

B422GH

Tame Close

B422GJ

Tame Close

B422GL

Aldridge Square

B422GN

Aldridge Square

B422GP

Aldridge Square

B422GQ

Aldridge Square

B422GT

Perry Barr

B422TT

Perry Barr

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.