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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

B152NH

Charlotte Road

B152PH

Hintlesham Avenue

B152QJ

Farquhar Road

B153EG

Highfield Road

B153JQ

Westfield Road

B153LD

Harborne Road

B153NP

Anstruther Road

B153NZ

Hampshire Drive

B153QG

Westfield Road

B169LG

Hagley Road

B57TE

Dollery Drive

B57TG

Dollery Drive

B57XG

Bristol Road

B57QN

Hollies Croft

B152QZ

Edgbaston

B153TR

Westbourne Road

B153SY

Westbourne Road

B152GW

Metchley Park Road

B152SD

Elm Road

B151QZ

Calthorpe Road

B153NE

Christchurch Close

B153QQ

Westfield Road

B153TY

Hawthorne Road

B57RJ

Edgbaston Crescent

B57TN

Pavenham Drive

B57UH

Bristol Road

B153SZ

Edgbaston

B152QX

Pritchatt's Road

B169NX

Edgbaston

B151SH

Frederick Road

B152BN

Ryland Road

B152HG

Spring Road

B152JU

Carpenter Road

B152PQ

Metchley Park Road

B152SJ

Roman Way

B152UT

Kesteven Close

B153ED

Highfield Road

B153QS

Edgbaston

B152HQ

Latimer Gardens

B57QL

Hollies Croft

B153AT

Edgbaston

B152TG

Mindelsohn Way

B152EL

Michael Drive

B152LB

Crondal Place

B152NB

Melton Drive

B152SH

Roman Way

B152UY

Sir Harrys Road

B153HN

Harborne Road

B153NJ

Augustus Road

B153NS

The Dreel

B153RS

Richmond Hill Road

B153SD

Mead Rise

B57PE

Pershore Road

B57TS

Bristol Road

B57SH

Edgbaston

B170HR

Somerset Road

B153DQ

Westbourne Crescent

B151NU

George Road

B153PB

Augustus Road

B153RP

Richmond Hill Road

B57RR

West Drive

B57RW

Pershore Road

B57SB

The Ashes

B57TA

Bristol Road

B57UB

Bristol Road

B57XF

Cley Close

B152TU

Edgbaston

B151QT

Calder Grove

B168WD

Edgbaston

B168QQ

Edgbaston

B151TP

Embassy Drive

B152LN

Wheeleys Road

B152QP

Farquhar Road

B153AY

Norfolk Road

B153BA

Claremont Gardens

B153LX

Niall Close

B153SE

Richmond Hill Road

B153US

Hermitage Road

B57RU

South Drive

B57UA

Bristol Road

B152SB

Pritchatt's Road

B152SG

Brailsford Drive

B152SE

Elm Road

B153AS

Edgbaston

B153EZ

Vicarage Road

B152LG

Estria Road

B153JF

Westfield Road

B153LN

Augustus Road

B153NH

Augustus Road

B153RE

Farquhar Road

B153SH

Church Road

B153XA

Westfield Road

B57PF

Pershore Road

B57TL

Wyatt Close

B57UN

Jacoby Place

B57UT

Viceroy Close

B57QW

Edgbaston

B57RN

Pershore Road

B57RP

North Drive

B57SJ

Edgbaston

Data Sources

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