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Bournville West

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About

Bournville West is a residential neighbourhood known for its planned layout and green spaces. The area features many tree-lined streets and traditional cottages with distinctive architectural styles.

This part of Birmingham is home to the Bournville Village Trust, which continues to manage much of the local housing and land. The area includes the extensive Rowheath Playing Fields and its historic open-air lido.

Area overview

On average Bournville West has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 105 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 50.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Bournville West is £46,556 per year. There are 2 schools in Bournville West: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Bournville West is home to around 6,294 people, with a population density of about 3,662.9 per km2.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
105
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
50.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Bournville West Population
6,294
Population density
3,662.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
50.84(+33%)
Public order
16.52(+171%)
Anti-social behaviour
10.49(-8%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.53(+33%)
Drugs
6.83(+160%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,451
70.71%
Indian
259
4.11%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
241
3.83%
Other White
191
3.03%
African
176
2.8%
Total population: 6,295

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,828
35.24%
No qualifications
1,210
23.32%
Level 3 (A level)
686
13.22%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
651
12.55%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
478
9.21%
Total 16+ residents: 5,188

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
1,137
36.65%
Owns outright
664
21.41%
Social rents from council
442
14.25%
Owns with a mortgage
422
13.6%
Private landlord or letting agency
293
9.45%
Total households: 3,102

Property prices in Bournville West

Based on 48 recent sales, the median property price is £384,000 in Bournville West area, with individual transactions ranging from £51,000 up to £930,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Bournville West 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 Bournville West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached9£675,000
Flats14£232,625
Semi-Detached16£422,500
Terraced9£371,000

10 years median price trend in Bournville West

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bournville West.

All postcodes in Bournville West

B312XN

Windmill Close

B301RY

Woodlands Park Road

B301SB

Blackthorn Close

B301EL

Thackeray Road

B312FS

Bristol Road South

B312FQ

Middlepark Drive

B301QA

Griffins Brook Lane

B301QL

Cobs Field

B301UT

Cedar Road

B294PY

Abdon Avenue

B301QG

Griffins Brook Lane

B312AS

Maryland Drive

B294PL

Ruthall Close

B301UP

Hay Green Lane

B312EF

Wynds Point

B294PA

Abdon Avenue

B301RU

Heath Road

B312AX

St Laurence Road

B312GJ

New House Farm Drive

B294PH

Abdon Avenue

B301HF

Heath Road

B301LX

Bournville Lane

B294PJ

Silvington Close

B301SH

Hay Green Lane

B294PG

Abdon Avenue

B301RE

Hay Green Lane

B301SY

Mulberry Road

B312XR

The Leys

B294PX

Abdon Avenue

B312AD

Bristol Road South

B312AN

Oakville Drive

B312FH

Belmont Crescent

B301PS

Griffins Brook Lane

B301RQ

Hay Green Close

B301RX

Woodlands Park Road

B301SP

Hay Green Lane

B312XQ

St Josephs Avenue

B301PU

Griffins Brook Lane

B301SN

Ryebank Close

B294PZ

Abdon Avenue

B301QD

Cob Lane

B301SR

Hay Green Lane

B312XU

Jervoise Drive

B312BS

Hole Farm Road

Data Sources

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