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Bromford & Hodge Hill

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About

Bromford & Hodge Hill is a residential ward in the east of Birmingham. The area is primarily made up of housing estates, including the large Bromford estate, alongside local shopping parades and community facilities. It is bordered by major transport routes like the M6 motorway and the River Tame, which shapes its eastern edge.

The ward contains a significant amount of post-war social housing and several industrial units. One notable local landmark is the Bromford Bridge racecourse and its associated training grounds, which occupy a large plot of land near the river. Green spaces include Brookvale Park and its reservoir, providing recreational space within the urban setting.

Area overview

On average Bromford & Hodge Hill has very high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 118 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 22.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Bromford & Hodge Hill is £44,503 per year. There are 11 schools in Bromford & Hodge Hill: 6 primary (0 Outstanding and 4 Good) and 2 secondary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good). Bromford & Hodge Hill is home to around 22,380 people, with a population density of about 5,478.9 per km2.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
118
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
22.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Bromford & Hodge Hill Population
22,380
Population density
5,478.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
64.08(+66%)
Shoplifting
19.75(+127%)
Vehicle crime
11.17(+72%)
Criminal damage and arson
10.19(+40%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.51(-30%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Pakistani
8,895
39.74%
British
6,573
29.37%
African
1,358
6.07%
Other Asian
1,099
4.91%
Bangladeshi
765
3.42%
Total population: 22,383

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
4,508
27.58%
Level 4 qualifications or above
3,866
23.65%
Level 3 (A level)
2,550
15.6%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
2,414
14.77%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,882
11.51%
Total 16+ residents: 16,346

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
2,213
31.23%
Owns outright
2,014
28.42%
Social rents from council
1,266
17.86%
Private landlord or letting agency
938
13.24%
Other social rented
368
5.19%
Total households: 7,087

Property prices in Bromford & Hodge Hill

Based on 143 recent sales, the median property price is £233,000 in Bromford & Hodge Hill area, with individual transactions ranging from £37,500 up to £570,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Bromford & Hodge Hill 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 Bromford & Hodge Hill over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats8£120,000
Detached10£307,750
Semi-Detached80£244,000
Terraced45£217,500

10 years median price trend in Bromford & Hodge Hill

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bromford & Hodge Hill.

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.