What's the Bordesley & Highgate population and density?

Bordesley & Highgate population is 15,058 with density 3844.7 per km².

How safe is Bordesley & Highgate?

Crime level in Bordesley & Highgate is very high with about 324 crimes per 1,000 residents.

What are house prices in Bordesley & Highgate?

Based on 135 recent sales, the median price is £228,500.

How much social housing is near Bordesley & Highgate?

About 33.4% across the Bordesley & Highgate area.

What are prices by property type in Bordesley & Highgate?

Latest medians: Detached £250,000, Semi-detached £221,000, Terraced £170,000, Flats £235,037.

What home types are most common in Bordesley & Highgate?

Housing mix: purpose-built flat 61.2%, terraced 17.6%.

How deprived is Bordesley & Highgate?

Deprivation score 9/10 (rank 4087 of 32844 in country).

How many households are in Bordesley & Highgate?

There are 5,523 households in Bordesley & Highgate

What's the average income in Bordesley & Highgate?

Average resident income is about £37,250 per year.

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Bordesley & Highgate

Q: What schools in Bordesley & Highgate and how are they rated?

There are 9 schools in Bordesley & Highgate: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 4 Good) and 2 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good)

England / West Midlands / Birmingham / Bordesley & Highgate

About

Bordesley & Highgate is a ward located in central Birmingham, covering areas such as Digbeth, Highgate, and parts of Bordesley. The ward is known for its mix of residential and industrial spaces, with older terraced housing alongside modern developments. Digbeth, a key part of the ward, has become a hub for creative industries and nightlife, attracting businesses and visitors. The area is well-connected, with major roads like the A45 and public transport links, including Birmingham Moor Street station nearby.

The ward has a diverse population, with communities from various cultural backgrounds. Local amenities include markets, independent shops, and green spaces like Highgate Park. Bordesley & Highgate also has historical significance, with landmarks such as the Custard Factory reflecting its industrial past. The area is undergoing regeneration, with new housing and infrastructure projects shaping its future while retaining its urban character.

Area overview

On average Bordesley & Highgate has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 324 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 33.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Bordesley & Highgate is £37,250 per year. There are 9 schools in Bordesley & Highgate: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 4 Good) and 2 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good).

Crime rate

9/10

Crimes per 1k residents

324

Deprivation level

9/10

Income level

4/10

Social housing

33.4%

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Bordesley & Highgate Population

15,058

Population density

3,844.7 per km²

Demographics

Pakistani

2,981

19.8%

African

2,621

17.41%

British

2,047

13.6%

Bangladeshi

994

6.6%

Arab

842

5.59%

Total population: 15,054

Housing

Private landlord or letting agency

2,146

38.86%

Social rents from council

1,070

19.37%

Other social rented

772

13.98%

Owns with a mortgage

710

12.86%

Owns outright

619

11.21%

Total households: 5,523

Property prices in Bordesley & Highgate

Based on 135 recent sales, the median property price is £228,500 in Bordesley & Highgate area, with individual transactions ranging from £20,000 up to £440,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	1	£250,000	£250,000	£250,000	£250,000	£250,000
Flats	108	£235,037	£104,250	£178,750	£289,496	£338,329
Semi-Detached	6	£221,000	£163,500	£184,750	£255,750	£290,000
Terraced	20	£170,000	£68,250	£115,350	£187,500	£320,500

10 years price trend in Bordesley & Highgate

All postcodes in Bordesley & Highgate

B120HB

Cheapside

B120HD

Little Broom Street

B120HE

New Moseley Road

B120YQ

Pentland Croft

B54AT

Thorp Street

B54AU

Thorp Street

B55NF

Oxford Street

B55PN

Bordesley Street

B55QA

Bordesley Street

B55QB

Barn Street

B56DH

Digbeth

B56DL

Digbeth

B57FS

Vere Street

B120PN

Cheapside

B120XG

Ketley Croft

B47UL

North Central & Dartmouth Circus

B56JL

Bishop Street

B56EN

Digbeth

B54TE

Hurst Street

B55RG

Andover Street

B55SU

Floodgate Street

B56BW

Digbeth

B94JL

Cherry Drive

B94NJ

St Andrew's Street

B94QG

Saltley West

B99NF

Humpage Road

B120EL

Ravenhurst Street

B120NF

Bradford Street

B120RU

Moseley Street

B120TR

New Moseley Road

B120XE

Dymoke Street

B120YU

Canford Close

B99PB

Humpage Road

B99PU

Humpage Road

B99QT

Bordesley Green North

B54BX

Digbeth

B54BD

Hurst Street

B54RU

Edgbaston Street

B55LS

Meriden Street

B55RS

Fazeley Street

B57BT

Barrow Walk

B57DQ

Southacre Avenue

B94DP

Gibb Street

B94EP

Glover Street

B94HA

Farmacre

B94XD

Cherrywood Road

B11DA

Horse Fair

B120TP

Darwin Street

B47XH

Lawley Middleway

B54RW

Edgbaston Street

B55TP

Milk Street

B56AH

Barford Street

B56BJ

Digbeth

B57EH

Sherlock Street

B94EJ

Bowyer Street

B94UH

Cherrywood Road

B120PB

Bradford Street

B120EW

Digbeth

B99NN

Humpage Road

B54TP

Digbeth

B55BD

Upper Dean Street

B55RE

North Central & Dartmouth Circus

B56NB

Bishop Street

B57FE

Belgrave Middleway

B57JJ

Barford Street

B120UP

Leopold Street

B120JD

Bradford Street

B120JG

Warner Street

B120PJ

Alcester Street

B120SS

Angelina Street

B120YH

Conybere Street

B99PL

Humpage Road

B99QS

Bordesley Green North

B54SG

Dean Street

B54TU

Essex Street

B55JH

James Watt Queensway

B55RH

New Canal Street

B56PA

Pershore Street

B57BU

Berrington Walk

B57JL

Gooch Street

B94AX

Heath Mill Lane

B94BF

Gibb Street

B94BG

Floodgate Street

B94JH

Dart Street

B94NH

Bordesley

B94NL

North Holme

B94TJ

Ronald Road

B95LJ

Pretoria Road

B120QY

Bradford Street

B120RR

William Edward Street

B120XR

Conybere Street

B55QD

Barn Street

B55QX

New Canal Street

B57FG

Belgrave Middleway

B94TX

Bangor Road

B94AR

Heath Mill Lane

B94BP

Garrison Street

B94PJ

Alport Croft

B94PT

South Holme

B95LQ

Pretoria Road

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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.

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