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About

Edgbaston ward covers a large residential area southwest of Birmingham city centre. It is primarily known for housing the University of Birmingham's main campus, a significant employer and institution. The ward includes the leafy suburb of Edgbaston itself, along with areas like Calthorpe Park and the Warwickshire County Cricket Ground, a major international sports venue. The locality contains a mix of student accommodations, Victorian terraces, and larger detached properties.

The area is defined by several green spaces, including the extensive Edgbaston Reservoir, a popular site for walking and sailing. The botanical gardens are also a notable feature. Transport links are provided by multiple railway stations and major roads like the A456. The ward functions largely as an academic and professional residential district, with local shopping centres such as Harborne High Street serving the community.

Area overview

On average Edgbaston has moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 167 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 13.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Edgbaston is £59,048 per year. There are 17 schools in Edgbaston: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Edgbaston is home to around 18,730 people, with a population density of about 2,370.4 per km2.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
167
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
13.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Edgbaston Population
18,730
Population density
2,370.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
69.67(+80%)
Shoplifting
25.63(+195%)
Vehicle crime
22.96(+253%)
Burglary
15.27(+276%)
Criminal damage and arson
13.51(+85%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,284
38.89%
Indian
2,695
14.39%
Other White
1,389
7.42%
Pakistani
1,132
6.04%
African
1,086
5.8%
Total population: 18,728

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
7,348
45.74%
Level 3 (A level)
4,670
29.07%
No qualifications
1,677
10.44%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,068
6.65%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
649
4.04%
Total 16+ residents: 16,064

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
1,858
29.42%
Owns outright
1,709
27.06%
Owns with a mortgage
1,281
20.29%
Other social rented
647
10.25%
Social rents from council
559
8.85%
Total households: 6,315

Property prices in Edgbaston

Based on 107 recent sales, the median property price is £340,000 in Edgbaston area, with individual transactions ranging from £68,200 up to £2,950,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Edgbaston 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 Edgbaston over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Semi-Detached13£810,000
Terraced14£397,500
Detached23£1,050,000
Flats57£186,000

10 years median price trend in Edgbaston

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

All postcodes in Edgbaston

B57SF

The Boulevard

B57US

Viceroy Close

B152QG

Somerset Road

B152FG

Mindelsohn Way

B57XQ

Barsham Close

B153SX

Edgbaston

B153BU

Edgbaston

B152LF

Wheeleys Road

B153ND

Sheringham

B153PS

Norfolk Road

B170HY

Metchley Lane

B57SY

The Boulevard

B152TX

Edgbaston

B152QW

Brailsford Drive

B152RE

Edgbaston Park Road

B153AW

Calthorpe Road

B153HA

Hindon Square

B153JN

Harborne Road

B153PP

Woodbourne

B153PQ

Augustus Road

B153PU

Norfolk Road

B153RZ

Richmond Hill Road

B153TX

Westbourne Road

B151HN

Frederick Road

B168WE

Edgbaston

B169RY

Edgbaston

B151JR

St James Road

B152HF

Springbank Road

B152JJ

Carpenter Road

B152JL

Ashley Close

B152LZ

Elvetham Road

B152ND

Melton Drive

B152NP

Parkfield Close

B152PE

Somerset Road

B152QB

Somerset Road

B152QU

Pritchatts Road

B152ST

Vincent Drive

B153HD

Vicarage Road

B153HG

Harborne Road

B153NN

Anstruther Road

B153QF

Westfield Road

B153QL

Antringham Gardens

B153RT

Richmond Hill Road

B153RX

Richmond Hill Road

B153BH

Edgbaston

B153TE

Edgbaston

B151JJ

Frederick Road

B151JN

Frederick Road

B152ER

Wellington Road

B152SW

Leasow Drive

B153AA

Harborne Road

B153AF

Harborne Road

B153JU

Nursery Road

B153LP

Clare Drive

B153NU

Bishbury Close

B153PR

Norfolk Road

B153RD

Farquhar Road East

B153JL

Edgbaston

B153DP

Edgbaston

B170HX

Malt Close

B151TR

Embassy Drive

B153AZ

Claremont Gardens

B153JT

Nursery Road

B153PN

Don Close

B153QB

Astonbury

B153RL

Chadbrook Crest

B153RW

Richmond Hill Gardens

B153UR

Hermitage Road

B153XD

Westfield Road

B57EG

Mill Pool Way

B169NY

Edgbaston

B152RU

Edgbaston Park Road

B152WB

Edgbaston

B153AU

Greenfield Crescent

B151RA

Edgbaston

B152FR

Elvetham Road

B152BW

Ryland Road

B152JD

Cambridge Crescent

B153RU

Richmond Hill Road

B153SR

Church Road

B153UB

Berrow Drive

B153UE

Balcaskie Close

B169PF

Hagley Road

B57QF

Pershore Road

B57UG

Priory Road

B57UY

Viceroy Close

B57XH

Bristol Road

B152RT

Edgbaston Park Road

B152UZ

Sir Harrys Road

B151TS

Calthorpe Road

B152BP

Summer Road

B152JW

Carpenter Road

B152NQ

Charlotte Road

B153DH

Harborne Road

B153JP

Yateley Road

B153LB

Harborne Road

B153NX

Niall Close

B169PH

Hagley Road

B57QH

Sir Harrys Road

B57QJ

Foster Way

Data Sources

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