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Bordesley & Highgate

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About

Bordesley & Highgate is a central Birmingham ward located directly south of the city centre, encompassing areas like Digbeth, Deritend, and parts of Balsall Heath. The ward is defined by major transport routes, including the Digbeth Branch Canal and arterial roads like Bordesley Middleway. Its landscape is a mix of dense industrial heritage, modern residential developments, and large-scale regeneration sites, with land use heavily oriented towards commerce, light industry, and increasingly, new housing.

The area is a key focus for the city's expansion, with major projects transforming former industrial plots. It is home to the Custard Factory creative quarter and the Digbeth coach station, a principal national transport hub. The street pattern retains a historic, almost medieval layout in its core, with narrow lanes leading to St Basil's Church, a Gothic Revival landmark amidst the urban fabric.

Area overview

On average Bordesley & Highgate has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 479 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 4.9× the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. Approximately 34% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Bordesley & Highgate is £42,779 per year. The median sale price in Bordesley & Highgate is £210,750 (around £315 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £153,000 and £248,875. There are 6 schools in Bordesley & Highgate: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 4 Good) and 2 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Bordesley & Highgate is home to around 15,058 people, with a population density of about 3,844.7 per km².

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
479
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
34%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Bordesley & Highgate Population
15,058
Population density
3,844.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
204.87(+429%)
Shoplifting
58.97(+578%)
Vehicle crime
50.94(+682%)
Criminal damage and arson
42.77(+487%)
Other theft
39.98(+603%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

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

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
3,910
34.93%
No qualifications
2,559
22.86%
Level 3 (A level)
1,682
15.02%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,219
10.89%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,172
10.47%
Total 16+ residents: 11,195

Housing

Housing tenure

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

Median price: £210,750
Price per sq ft: £315
Sales (last 12 months): 92
Typical range (middle 50%): £153K – £249K

Based on 92 recent sales, the median property price is £210,750 (about £315 per square foot) in Bordesley & Highgate area, with individual transactions ranging from £64,000 up to £457,000.

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 & Highgate over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached1£242,500£275
Semi-Detached3£241,000£294
Flats70£210,750£333
Terraced18£210,000£223

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Bordesley & Highgate

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bordesley & Highgate.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£147,000£120,000£105,000
2017£141,500£175,000£107,000
2018£155,950£135,000£112,800
2019£162,000£150,000£260,000
2020£220,000£193,000£132,000
2021£208,000£275,000£337,500
2022£230,000£415,000£425,000
2023£230,000£259,000£163,500
2024£229,248£178,000£168,000
2025£237,000£243,000£195,000
2026£128,500£208,000£230,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bordesley & Highgate.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bordesley & Highgate.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£244£170£132
2017£269£188£124
2018£281£187£136
2019£320£198£254
2020£359£249£177
2021£351£203£314
2022£410£373£384
2023£364£261£177
2024£382£225£208
2025£366£293£217
2026£225£253£234
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bordesley & Highgate.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Bordesley & Highgate 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 & Highgate ward.

Local councillors

Ali Akbar Shujja Kazi

Bordesley & Highgate - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party