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Brandwood & King's Heath

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About

Brandwood & King's Heath ward is a primarily residential area in south Birmingham. It centres on the high street of King's Heath, which functions as a local retail and community hub with independent shops, cafes, and a library. The housing stock is largely Victorian and Edwardian terraces, with some inter-war and post-war developments, creating a varied streetscape. The area is well-served by public transport links into Birmingham city centre.

The ward contains several significant green spaces, including Highbury Park and Brandwood End. Brandwood End is notable for its cemetery and adjoining woodland, offering quiet walking routes. The area also has a long-standing reputation for a strong community focus, with active local groups and annual events. Its position provides relatively easy access to both the city and the wider countryside of Worcestershire.

Area overview

On average Brandwood & King's Heath has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 129 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 15.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Brandwood & King's Heath is £57,964 per year. There are 13 schools in Brandwood & King's Heath: 7 primary (1 Outstanding and 6 Good) and 4 secondary (3 Outstanding and 1 Good). Brandwood & King's Heath is home to around 18,788 people, with a population density of about 4,855.4 per km2.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
129
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
15.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Brandwood & King's Heath Population
18,788
Population density
4,855.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
57.06(+47%)
Shoplifting
24.86(+186%)
Vehicle crime
15.6(+140%)
Anti-social behaviour
12.24(+14%)
Criminal damage and arson
11.82(+62%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
11,034
58.72%
Pakistani
1,975
10.51%
Indian
1,027
5.47%
Other White
772
4.11%
Irish
582
3.1%
Total population: 18,792

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
6,602
44%
No qualifications
2,561
17.07%
Level 3 (A level)
2,106
14.04%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,713
11.42%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,168
7.78%
Total 16+ residents: 15,004

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
2,616
33.52%
Owns with a mortgage
2,400
30.75%
Private landlord or letting agency
1,291
16.54%
Social rents from council
831
10.65%
Other social rented
417
5.34%
Total households: 7,805

Property prices in Brandwood & King's Heath

Based on 180 recent sales, the median property price is £290,000 in Brandwood & King's Heath area, with individual transactions ranging from £15,000 up to £785,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Brandwood & King's Heath 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 Brandwood & King's Heath over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached17£370,000
Terraced73£299,000
Semi-Detached69£311,000
Flats21£150,000

10 years median price trend in Brandwood & King's Heath

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Brandwood & King's Heath.

All postcodes in Brandwood & King's Heath

B146SW

Grove Road

B146LE

Oakwood Drive

B146TX

Hazelwell Drive

B146NZ

Dawberry Fields Road

B147LR

Drayton Road

B146HY

Emsworth Grove

B146BG

Westminster Drive

B146DS

Appian Close

B146QU

Brandwood Park Road

B147PR

Alcester Road South

B130SN

Barn Lane

B146PA

Appleby Close

B147AN

Valentine Road

B146TJ

Chirton Grove

B146BP

Hannon Road

B147TJ

Avenue Road

B147BX

Cheshunt Place

B146QG

Kelverdale Grove

B146HT

Kings Road

B147QH

Brandwood & King's Heath

B147AE

Poplar Avenue

B146SP

Grove Road

B147LF

Milford Place

B147JN

Kingsfield Road

B130SF

Wheelers Lane

B146QL

Lifford Close

B147AR

Ashfield Avenue

B147NU

Bloomsbury Grove

B146BE

Featherstone Road

B146JH

Sunderton Road

B146RJ

Bilberry Road

B147PB

Howard Road

B147RZ

York Road

B147QT

Silver Street

B146NH

Shalnecote Grove

B146NQ

Bryndale Avenue

B147SF

Kings Gate

B147HP

Middleton Road

B146PR

Cocksmead Croft

B130AB

Brook Lane

B147QG

Vicarage Road

B147DD

Florence Road

B147RP

York Road

B147ST

Westfield Road

B147RX

Grange Road

B146LD

Brandwood Road

B147TQ

Avenue Road

B146QR

Brandwood Park Road

B146DE

Alcester Road South

B147LL

All Saints Road

B146DA

Southminster Drive

B145AP

Broad Lane

B147AX

The Woods

B147HL

Alcester Road South

B147DX

Springfield Road

B147NR

Priory Road

B147AT

Ashfield Avenue

B147LD

High Street

B147PS

Redwood Croft

B146BA

Featherstone Road

B147EH

Goldsmith Road

B146QY

Brandwood Park Road

B147QZ

Silverfield Close

B147QP

Highbury Road

B147NP

Vicarage Road

B146HB

Brandwood Road

B147DY

Springfield Road

B147PJ

Hazelhurst Road

B146UD

Haytor Avenue

B147HE

Albert Road

B146TN

Kings Road

B146UE

Kings Road

B146EN

Alcester Road South

B146ND

Bryndale Avenue

B146RR

Fawley Grove

B146PY

Damar Croft

B147NH

Vicarage Road

B147SU

Westfield Road

B146TL

Moss Grove

B147RN

Grange Road

B147NG

Hambury Drive

B146NA

Yarningale Road

B146BH

Brandwood Road

B146EL

Woodthorpe Road

B146PT

Westhouse Grove

B147EU

Institute Road

B147TH

Avenue Road

B146NE

Valbourne Road

B146EX

Woodthorpe Gardens

B146LG

Wyche Avenue

B146QF

Brandwood Park Road

B146AJ

Colmore Road

B146QN

Reaside Crescent

B146JA

Ashburton Road

B146BJ

Marldon Road

B146RX

Dawberry Road

B147ED

Richmond Place

B147PA

Howard Road

B147DP

Leveret Drive

B147HJ

Albert Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/06/2026.