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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

B153ES

Vicarage Road

B153PH

Augustus Road

B57RS

West Drive

B152HH

Stone Road

B153TF

Edgbaston

B152UD

Edgbaston Park Road

B153PA

Augustus Road

B152SA

Edgbaston Park Road

B152LJ

Wheeleys Road

B151RP

Calthorpe Road

B152HT

Brambling Road

B152QT

Pritchatts Road

B152TQ

Metchley Park Road

B153BE

Greenfield Crescent

B153JY

Kingscote Road

B153LA

Kingscote Road

B153LU

Niall Close

B153NG

Gilchrist Drive

B153RN

Chadbrook Crest

B153RY

Petersham Place

B153SJ

Church Road

B57UX

Viceroy Close

B151PQ

George Road

B151TH

Calthorpe Road

B152ET

Wellington Road

B152JQ

Gough Road

B152JT

Carpenter Road

B152NG

Charlotte Road

B153AX

Church Road

B153JH

Harborne Road

B153LH

Harrisons Green

B153RQ

Belgrove Close

B153XH

Stockdale Place

B57TU

Bristol Road

B57UU

Viceroy Close

B153SS

Edgbaston

B153TT

Edgbaston

B152TN

Edgbaston

B151QP

Calthorpe Road

B151SF

Islington Row Middleway

B152NX

St James Road

B152NY

Stone Road

B152UU

Greville Drive

B153JE

Westfield Road

B153LR

Grenfell Drive

B153PE

Rodman Close

B153PG

Augustus Road

B168LT

Hagley Road

B169LQ

Hagley Road

B169LY

Hagley Road

B169NS

Kenilworth Court

B57PQ

Aboyne Close

B57SL

Bristol Road

B57SR

Bristol Road

B57TJ

Wyatt Close

B152UA

Edgbaston Park Road

B151JP

St James Road

B152GH

Springmeadow Road

B152JG

Gough Road

B152LL

Wheeleys Road

B152LT

Star Hill

B152QN

Whetstone Close

B152UP

Ampton Road

B152XA

Greening Drive

B153QJ

Woodbourne Road

B57SQ

Bristol Road

B57SU

The Boulevard

B57TD

Dollery Drive

B152RQ

Edgbaston

B168LU

Edgbaston

B57QX

Edgbaston

B152GJ

Springmeadow Road

B152HB

Woodview Drive

B152SQ

Vincent Drive

B152UX

Sir Harrys Road

B153HS

Hartley Place

B153NL

Broomhurst

B153QD

Norfolk Road

B153TJ

Westbourne Gardens

B153TP

St Georges Close

B169LS

Hagley Road

B57TR

Pebble Mill Road

B152RS

Edgbaston Park Road

B153TQ

Hawthorne Road

B152TA

Underwood Close

B152PN

Barlows Road

B153EE

Highfield Road

B153LL

Augustus Road

B153LT

Augustus Road

B153PJ

Augustus Road

B153RR

Richmond Hill Road

B153TH

Westbourne Road

B153UG

Oak Hill Drive

B57SA

Pebble Mill Road

B57SN

Bristol Road

B57TF

Dollery Drive

B152PA

Vincent Drive

B169NZ

Edgbaston

B152TS

Edgbaston Park Road

B152LX

Yew Tree Road

Data Sources

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