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Bordesley Green

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About

Bordesley Green ward lies in the eastern sector of Birmingham, characterised by a dense residential landscape of Victorian and interwar terraced housing. The area is defined by its major thoroughfares, including the A45 Coventry Road and Bordesley Green itself, which facilitate significant local traffic and commercial activity. Residential streets branch off from these central routes, creating a tightly knit urban neighbourhood with a mix of private and social housing.

The local economy is served by numerous independent retailers, supermarkets, and takeaways clustered along the main roads. The ward is home to the City Hospital complex, a major employer and healthcare provider for the wider region. A distinctive local landmark is the former Typhoo Tea factory, a large brick building on Bordesley Green Road that stands as a reminder of the area's industrial past.

Area overview

On average Bordesley Green has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 190 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 2.0× the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. Approximately 36.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Bordesley Green is £38,058 per year. The median sale price in Bordesley Green is £178,250 (around £205 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £153,000 and £200,000. There are 4 schools in Bordesley Green: 2 primary (1 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 2 secondary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good). Bordesley Green is home to around 12,986 people, with a population density of about 8,234.6 per km².

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
190
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
36.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Bordesley Green Population
12,986
Population density
8,234.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
91.79(+137%)
Vehicle crime
21.87(+236%)
Anti-social behaviour
16.94(+57%)
Shoplifting
16.56(+90%)
Criminal damage and arson
16.4(+125%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Pakistani
5,232
40.3%
Bangladeshi
2,005
15.44%
African
1,862
14.34%
British
801
6.17%
Other
541
4.17%
Total population: 12,984

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
3,238
35.83%
Level 4 qualifications or above
1,642
18.17%
Level 3 (A level)
1,220
13.5%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,201
13.29%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,155
12.78%
Total 16+ residents: 9,036

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
915
24.76%
Owns outright
796
21.54%
Other social rented
651
17.61%
Owns with a mortgage
591
15.99%
Social rents from council
577
15.61%
Total households: 3,696

Property prices in Bordesley Green

Median price: £178,250
Price per sq ft: £205
Sales (last 12 months): 17
Typical range (middle 50%): £153K – £200K

Based on 17 recent sales, the median property price is £178,250 (about £205 per square foot) in Bordesley Green area, with individual transactions ranging from £83,000 up to £350,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Bordesley Green over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached1£200,000£265
Terraced15£178,250£205
Flats1£114,000£200

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Bordesley Green

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bordesley Green.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£67,000£90,000£97,000
2017£74,000£111,500£110,000
2018£75,000£110,000£115,000
2019£61,225£170,000£121,000
2020£86,250£165,000£130,000
2021£75,000£140,000£145,000
2022£78,000£153,000£156,000
2023£89,500£138,000£160,000
2024£95,000—£168,000
2025£80,250£159,000£190,000
2026——£170,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bordesley Green.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bordesley Green.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£135£109£118
2017£181£116£123
2018£136£133£134
2019£136£108£136
2020£152£251£153
2021£158£176£171
2022£167£169£181
2023£191£251£198
2024£167—£186
2025£160£189£213
2026——£206
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bordesley Green.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Bordesley Green 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 Bordesley Green ward.

Local councillors

Adnan Hussain

Bordesley Green - Elected 7 May 2026

Independent