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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

B57RT

West Drive

B57SD

Cinnamon Close

B168SJ

Edgbaston

B151PJ

George Road

B152HA

Spring Road

B152LD

Wheeleys Road

B153NT

Yelverton Drive

B153PD

Augustus Road

B153RH

Finlarigg Drive

B168PE

Hagley Road

B169RR

Hagley Road

B57PD

Pershore Road

B57RQ

Odell Place

B57RX

East Drive

B57QU

The Ashes

B169NP

Edgbaston

B152EU

Wellington Road

B152JR

Cala Drive

B152LA

West Green Close

B152PD

Somerset Road

B153EF

Highfield Road

B153NW

Anstruther Road

B153NY

Hampshire Drive

B169NT

Kenilworth Court

B297JX

Eastern Road

B170HP

Edgbaston

B152GN

Mindelsohn Way

B152FQ

Edgbaston

B152UR

Sir Harrys Road

B152UB

Edgbaston Park Road

B151PT

George Road

B151QS

Calthorpe Mansions

B152JP

Carpenter Road

B152LR

Gilldown Place

B152NE

Pakenham Road

B152QQ

Somerset Road

B152UJ

Ampton Road

B152US

Sir Harrys Road

B153HP

Harborne Road

B153NB

Augustus Road

B153NR

Phoenix Green

B153RA

Farquhar Road

B153UA

Berrow Drive

B57PB

Pershore Road

B57RG

Odell Place

B57UW

Jacoby Place

B152QH

Somerset Road

B152TT

Edgbaston Park Road

B152TY

Edgbaston Park Road

B152PS

Edgbaston

B57QS

The Boulevard

B151JB

The Paddocks

B151JD

Frederick Road

B151PL

George Road

B152LY

Elvetham Road

B152QL

Whetstone Close

B152SL

Roman Way

B152UH

Ampton Road

B152UN

Arthur Road

B153HE

Harborne Road

B153UJ

Chancellors Close

B153XB

Westfield Road

B168PF

Hagley Road

B169NU

Kenilworth Court

B170JA

Metchley Lane

B57QZ

Hollies Croft

B57XE

Spey Close

B151RX

Edgbaston

B57SP

Bristol Road

B152SY

New Fosse Way

B153TN

Westbourne Road

B152EP

Wellington Road

B152ES

Wellington Road

B152LW

Wheeleys Road

B152PG

Metchley Park Road

B152SX

Underwood Close

B153EB

Highfield Road

B153EN

Chad Road

B153JB

Harborne Road

B153SA

Richmond Hill Road

B169PQ

Hagley Road

B57UR

Viceroy Close

B152GB

Woodview Drive

B57SW

Bristol Road

B152RB

Edgbaston Park Road

B153DU

Edgbaston

B151NP

George Road

B152NN

Nightingale Close

B153HB

Vicarage Road

B153RJ

Richmond Hill Road

B153TL

Fairlawn

B153UL

Chancellors Close

B57QR

Wyatt Close

B57SE

The Boulevard

B57TT

Bristol Road

B153TS

Westbourne Road

B151PU

George Road

B152PJ

Metchley Park Road

B152SS

Bullace Croft

B152UL

Arthur Road

Data Sources

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