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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 134 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
134
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
57.96(+52%)
Shoplifting
23.21(+165%)
Vehicle crime
15.7(+138%)
Anti-social behaviour
13.36(+18%)
Burglary
12.24(+202%)
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 186 recent sales, the median property price is £296,500 in Brandwood & King's Heath area, with individual transactions ranging from £30,000 up to £718,000.

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£415,000
Flats18£152,000
Semi-Detached72£330,000
Terraced79£289,000

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.

Data Sources

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