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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 low deprivation and high crime levels, with around 167 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.7× the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. Approximately 13.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Edgbaston is £59,044 per year. There are 3 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
13.5%
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

Median price£362,500
Price per sq ft£333
Sales (last 12 months)112
Typical range (middle 50%)£186K – £686K

Based on 112 recent sales, the median property price is £362,500 (about £333 per square foot) in Edgbaston area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £2,950,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Edgbaston over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached32£915,000£460
Semi-Detached10£730,000£344
Terraced16£450,750£369
Flats54£180,000£236

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Edgbaston

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Edgbaston.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£575,000£165,500£490,000£250,000
2017£625,000£185,000£472,720£283,500
2018£700,000£197,000£548,750£290,000
2019£762,500£200,000£480,000£265,000
2020£782,500£185,000£411,500£295,000
2021£840,000£200,000£780,250£330,000
2022£712,000£232,500£600,000£301,500
2023£967,500£199,000£745,000£345,000
2024£855,000£190,000£515,000£362,500
2025£975,000£189,000£750,000£395,000
2026£595,500£180,000£835,000£388,250
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Edgbaston.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Edgbaston.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£347£219£300£251
2017£358£247£347£282
2018£387£263£356£283
2019£359£271£344£300
2020£403£237£348£293
2021£433£252£324£263
2022£445£273£424£302
2023£432£251£359£318
2024£449£254£349£369
2025£455£244£344£355
2026£470£212£494£372
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Edgbaston.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Edgbaston in the last year.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Birmingham district.

Band A£1,575
Band B£1,838
Band C£2,100
Band D£2,363
Band E£2,888
Band F£3,413
Band G£3,938
Band H£4,726

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local government

Elected councillors for Edgbaston ward.

Local councillors

Deirdre Caroline Alden

Edgbaston - Elected 7 May 2026

Conservative

Matt Bennett

Edgbaston - Elected 7 May 2026

Conservative

Frequently asked questions about Edgbaston

Is Edgbaston safe?

Edgbaston records about 167 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Edgbaston?

The median sale price in Edgbaston is £362,500 (about £333 per square foot) based on 112 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Edgbaston?

Edgbaston has 2 primary schools (1 Good) and 1 secondary school (1 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Edgbaston?

Edgbaston scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Edgbaston sits around rank 20,817 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Edgbaston?

The average household income in Edgbaston is around £59,044 per year, and 13% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Edgbaston?

Edgbaston is represented by 2 elected councillors: Deirdre Caroline Alden (Conservative and Unionist Party) and Matt Bennett (Conservative and Unionist Party).

All postcodesin Edgbaston

B170HY

Metchley Lane

B57RR

West Drive

B152NH

Charlotte Road

B152SY

New Fosse Way

B153NH

Augustus Road

B152GW

Metchley Park Road

B57SW

Bristol Road

B57SU

The Boulevard

B153ND

Sheringham

B153RT

Richmond Hill Road

B152PA

Vincent Drive

B153TB

Edgbaston

B152SB

Pritchatt's Road

B152LL

Wheeleys Road

B153HE

Harborne Road

B169NU

Kenilworth Court

B57UN

Jacoby Place

B152BJ

Lee Crescent

B152NL

Elvetham Road

B152NX

St James Road

B152QL

Whetstone Close

B152SH

Roman Way

B57PB

Pershore Road

B152PP

Somerset Road

B152LA

West Green Close

B152QY

Edgbaston

B153TH

Westbourne Road

B153SY

Westbourne Road

B170HS

Metchley Lane

B153XA

Westfield Road

B153BA

Claremont Gardens

B152TJ

Edgbaston

B153JT

Nursery Road

B152EL

Michael Drive

B152EP

Wellington Road

B152SS

Bullace Croft

B152SD

Elm Road

B57RS

West Drive

B153XD

Westfield Road

B152RS

Edgbaston Park Road

B153AU

Greenfield Crescent

B152GN

Mindelsohn Way

B153PG

Augustus Road

B151PJ

George Road

B153SJ

Church Road

B152SA

Edgbaston Park Road

B57TX

Bristol Road

B169LG

Hagley Road

B153RA

Farquhar Road

B57QL

Hollies Croft

B57QN

Hollies Croft

B153JQ

Westfield Road

B57XQ

Barsham Close

B152QE

Birch Hollow

B153ED

Highfield Road

B153LL

Augustus Road

B153JF

Westfield Road

B57PQ

Aboyne Close

B152TT

Edgbaston Park Road

B57TR

Pebble Mill Road

B57TG

Dollery Drive

B153HS

Hartley Place

B169PQ

Hagley Road

B152RQ

Edgbaston

B153RX

Richmond Hill Road

B153RB

Farquhar Road

B57QX

Edgbaston

B152QT

Pritchatts Road

B152FR

Elvetham Road

B152HH

Stone Road

B57RU

South Drive

B153RU

Richmond Hill Road

B153NS

The Dreel

B153RP

Richmond Hill Road

B152TA

Underwood Close

B153PB

Augustus Road

B57PF

Pershore Road

B153EN

Chad Road

B153EE

Highfield Road

B152UU

Greville Drive

B152UA

Edgbaston Park Road

B152PJ

Metchley Park Road

B57QF

Pershore Road

B152JW

Carpenter Road

B152NE

Pakenham Road

B57US

Viceroy Close

B152JF

Woodview Drive

B153LH

Harrisons Green

B152NR

Deeley Close

B152GH

Springmeadow Road

B152WB

Edgbaston

B153PP

Woodbourne

B57SD

Cinnamon Close

B153EH

Highfield Road

B57UU

Viceroy Close

B153TS

Westbourne Road

B153QQ

Westfield Road

B57UG

Priory Road

B152RA

Edgbaston Park Road

B153SD

Mead Rise