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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 115 recent sales, the median property price is £360,000 in Edgbaston area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 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, median price per square metre, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Edgbaston over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached31£930,000£4,924
Flats58£180,000£2,535
Semi-Detached10£800,000£4,077
Terraced16£438,250£4,055

10 years median price trend in Edgbaston

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

All postcodes in Edgbaston

B169NT

Kenilworth Court

B57SA

Pebble Mill Road

B57TT

Bristol Road

B152HG

Spring Road

B153UG

Oak Hill Drive

B153LS

Malcolmson Close

B151PL

George Road

B169RR

Hagley Road

B57UX

Viceroy Close

B153QG

Westfield Road

B152PL

Barlows Road

B153AX

Church Road

B151QT

Calder Grove

B153LX

Niall Close

B151JR

St James Road

B152LB

Crondal Place

B152JU

Carpenter Road

B152HF

Springbank Road

B153DH

Harborne Road

B57TD

Dollery Drive

B152RU

Edgbaston Park Road

B152TS

Edgbaston Park Road

B152UH

Ampton Road

B169RA

Edgbaston

B57TL

Wyatt Close

B168PE

Hagley Road

B153RH

Finlarigg Drive

B151QA

Enfield Road

B169NB

Hagley Road

B153AZ

Claremont Gardens

B152QU

Pritchatts Road

B152FG

Mindelsohn Way

B151PT

George Road

B153SZ

Edgbaston

B151PU

George Road

B152AG

Edgbaston

B57RJ

Edgbaston Crescent

B151LD

Islington Row Middleway

B152QJ

Farquhar Road

B57XE

Spey Close

B151PH

Islington Row

B152RG

Priory Road

B57UR

Viceroy Close

B152TQ

Metchley Park Road

B153SH

Church Road

B152HQ

Latimer Gardens

B152PH

Hintlesham Avenue

B57QT

Edgbaston

B169NA

Hagley Road

B153TR

Westbourne Road

B152NU

Charlotte Road

B153HP

Harborne Road

B57QZ

Hollies Croft

B152EU

Wellington Road

B57SN

Bristol Road

B57QY

Pershore Road

B57TE

Dollery Drive

B152HR

Woodview Drive

B57PD

Pershore Road

B152TE

Metchley Park Road

B151SF

Islington Row Middleway

B152NB

Melton Drive

B153RN

Chadbrook Crest

B152PE

Somerset Road

B152QG

Somerset Road

B152TX

Edgbaston

B153LT

Augustus Road

B57SY

The Boulevard

B168WD

Edgbaston

B152TY

Edgbaston Park Road

B153UA

Berrow Drive

B152JG

Gough Road

B153JJ

Harborne Road

B57QW

Edgbaston

B151NU

George Road

B152SJ

Roman Way

B153NZ

Hampshire Drive

B152NY

Stone Road

B152ER

Wellington Road

B152UP

Ampton Road

B152UT

Kesteven Close

B57TF

Dollery Drive

B153LA

Kingscote Road

B153JY

Kingscote Road

B153UR

Hermitage Road

B169NS

Kenilworth Court

B57PE

Pershore Road

B152LG

Estria Road

B152PQ

Metchley Park Road

B153JD

Harborne Road

B57PL

Regent Close

B57QP

Pershore Road

B153HN

Harborne Road

B152XA

Greening Drive

B57RF

Caraway Road

B151JN

Frederick Road

B57TA

Bristol Road

B151HN

Frederick Road

B153TT

Edgbaston

B153JH

Harborne Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/07/2026.