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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

B153JA

Harborne Road

B170JA

Metchley Lane

B57TW

Pavenham Drive

B153PR

Norfolk Road

B153PJ

Augustus Road

B152LJ

Wheeleys Road

B57TJ

Wyatt Close

B153UJ

Chancellors Close

B57TN

Pavenham Drive

B153UE

Balcaskie Close

B153QB

Astonbury

B153NN

Anstruther Road

B153AY

Norfolk Road

B57RT

West Drive

B168QQ

Edgbaston

B169LS

Hagley Road

B153TE

Edgbaston

B153NR

Phoenix Green

B153PQ

Augustus Road

B152TH

Metchley Park Road

B153DQ

Westbourne Crescent

B152NG

Charlotte Road

B151TH

Calthorpe Road

B153TX

Westbourne Road

B152ET

Wellington Road

B153XB

Westfield Road

B57QJ

Foster Way

B152GJ

Springmeadow Road

B151SH

Frederick Road

B152PD

Somerset Road

B153NX

Niall Close

B153PS

Norfolk Road

B153UH

Harborne Road

B151QZ

Calthorpe Road

B153QE

Westfield Road

B178ND

Hagley Road

B57XH

Bristol Road

B152UD

Edgbaston Park Road

B153TQ

Hawthorne Road

B153JL

Edgbaston

B57SF

The Boulevard

B57TS

Bristol Road

B151TP

Embassy Drive

B57RW

Pershore Road

B153RS

Richmond Hill Road

B170HR

Somerset Road

B152QX

Pritchatt's Road

B152SQ

Vincent Drive

B152QB

Somerset Road

B169PL

Edgbaston

B152JD

Cambridge Crescent

B153RJ

Richmond Hill Road

B153PU

Norfolk Road

B153ER

Chad Road

B153QJ

Woodbourne Road

B57UY

Viceroy Close

B169NZ

Edgbaston

B152UW

Arthur Road

B153QD

Norfolk Road

B153LB

Harborne Road

B151JJ

Frederick Road

B153XH

Stockdale Place

B297JX

Eastern Road

B153JU

Nursery Road

B152QZ

Edgbaston

B153NU

Bishbury Close

B57SQ

Bristol Road

B152LD

Wheeleys Road

B153TL

Fairlawn

B152NP

Parkfield Close

B170HX

Malt Close

B152SU

Underwood Close

B151RX

Edgbaston

B169RY

Edgbaston

B153PW

Strutt Close

B153SX

Edgbaston

B153QF

Westfield Road

Data Sources

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