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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

B152JH

Carpenter Road

B152JN

Carpenter Road

B151PH

Islington Row

B151QA

Enfield Road

B57TX

Bristol Road

B152RG

Priory Road

B152TH

Metchley Park Road

B152GA

Springmeadow Road

B152HY

Woodview Drive

B153PF

Augustus Road

B169NA

Hagley Road

B153UN

Malvern Close

B57RH

Priory Road

B57RY

Pershore Road

B152RA

Edgbaston Park Road

B57QT

Edgbaston

B153TA

Edgbaston

B153QP

Harrisons Road

B152UW

Arthur Road

B151NJ

Austen Place

B152BU

Summer Road

B153JJ

Harborne Road

B169NB

Hagley Road

B178ND

Hagley Road

B57RL

Pershore Road

B57RE

Capsicum Road

B152AG

Edgbaston

B151LD

Islington Row Middleway

B152PL

Barlows Road

B153ER

Chad Road

B153JA

Harborne Road

B153ST

Church Road

B57TW

Pavenham Drive

B152RF

Edgbaston Park Road

B152TE

Metchley Park Road

B169RP

St Augustine's Road

B152BJ

Lee Crescent

B152HR

Woodview Drive

B152JF

Woodview Drive

B152NU

Charlotte Road

B152QE

Birch Hollow

B152SN

Leasow Drive

B153EH

Highfield Road

B153PZ

Norfolk Road

B153QR

Harrisons Road

B57PL

Regent Close

B152TJ

Edgbaston

B152SU

Underwood Close

B152LS

Hitches Lane

B152NL

Elvetham Road

B152PP

Somerset Road

B152QD

Somerset Road

B153JD

Harborne Road

B153PW

Strutt Close

B153QE

Westfield Road

B153QH

Woodbourne Road

B153RB

Farquhar Road

B170HS

Metchley Lane

B57QY

Pershore Road

B57RF

Caraway Road

B152HU

Woodview Drive

B153TB

Edgbaston

B152QY

Edgbaston

B151JL

St James Road

B152JX

Carpenter Road

B152LH

Warwick Crest

B152LQ

Estria Road

B152NR

Deeley Close

B153JG

Westfield Road

B153LS

Malcolmson Close

B153LW

Heaton Drive

B153UH

Harborne Road

B153UP

Hermitage Road

B57QP

Pershore Road

B57XA

Courtlands Close

B169PL

Edgbaston

B169RA

Edgbaston

Data Sources

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