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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

B152RF

Edgbaston Park Road

B153AS

Edgbaston

B152TN

Edgbaston

B57RX

East Drive

B151JD

Frederick Road

B152JX

Carpenter Road

B152LY

Elvetham Road

B151QS

Calthorpe Mansions

B153RY

Petersham Place

B152PS

Edgbaston

B153JN

Harborne Road

B57RY

Pershore Road

B153BU

Edgbaston

B152SX

Underwood Close

B151RP

Calthorpe Road

B57RG

Odell Place

B57QS

The Boulevard

B57SB

The Ashes

B153BH

Edgbaston

B152GB

Woodview Drive

B57RQ

Odell Place

B153TA

Edgbaston

B153AT

Edgbaston

B152UR

Sir Harrys Road

B152JJ

Carpenter Road

B152TG

Mindelsohn Way

B57EG

Mill Pool Way

B153RL

Chadbrook Crest

B152LX

Yew Tree Road

B153NJ

Augustus Road

B151QP

Calthorpe Road

B152JH

Carpenter Road

B153NG

Gilchrist Drive

B57XF

Cley Close

B168LU

Edgbaston

B153NW

Anstruther Road

B153TN

Westbourne Road

B152RT

Edgbaston Park Road

B151TS

Calthorpe Road

B152ND

Melton Drive

B152UN

Arthur Road

B151JB

The Paddocks

B168PF

Hagley Road

B152HY

Woodview Drive

B153SR

Church Road

B153PA

Augustus Road

B151NP

George Road

B153HD

Vicarage Road

B152JR

Cala Drive

B152BW

Ryland Road

B57XG

Bristol Road

B153DU

Edgbaston

B168SJ

Edgbaston

B153QL

Antringham Gardens

B152LW

Wheeleys Road

B151JL

St James Road

B153UP

Hermitage Road

B152UB

Edgbaston Park Road

B153TJ

Westbourne Gardens

B152GA

Springmeadow Road

B153BE

Greenfield Crescent

B152UX

Sir Harrys Road

B152BN

Ryland Road

B57SP

Bristol Road

B152HT

Brambling Road

B57SJ

Edgbaston

B153PF

Augustus Road

B153EG

Highfield Road

B152ES

Wellington Road

B153HB

Vicarage Road

B153RD

Farquhar Road East

B169NY

Edgbaston

B153UN

Malvern Close

B152BP

Summer Road

B153JE

Westfield Road

B153NT

Yelverton Drive

B152BU

Summer Road

B57UA

Bristol Road

B153PH

Augustus Road

B153PE

Rodman Close

B153DP

Edgbaston

B152SN

Leasow Drive

B153ST

Church Road

B152NN

Nightingale Close

B152SE

Elm Road

B153JG

Westfield Road

B153JP

Yateley Road

B169NP

Edgbaston

B153RR

Richmond Hill Road

B57QR

Wyatt Close

B57RN

Pershore Road

B169PF

Hagley Road

B152SG

Brailsford Drive

B153TF

Edgbaston

B152UZ

Sir Harrys Road

B57UT

Viceroy Close

B153QH

Woodbourne Road

B152QQ

Somerset Road

B152JT

Carpenter Road

B169RP

St Augustine's Road

Data Sources

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