How deprived is Edgbaston?

Deprivation score 5/10 (rank 16790 of 32844 in country).

How much social housing is near Edgbaston?

About 13.5% across the Edgbaston area.

What are house prices in Edgbaston?

Based on 107 recent sales, the median price is £260,000.

How safe is Edgbaston?

Crime level in Edgbaston is high with about 139 crimes per 1,000 residents.

What's the average income in Edgbaston?

Average resident income is about £45,506 per year.

What's the Edgbaston population and density?

Edgbaston population is 18,730 with density 2370.4 per km².

How many households are in Edgbaston?

There are 6,314 households in Edgbaston

What home types are most common in Edgbaston?

Housing mix: purpose-built flat 52.0%, detached 24.1%.

What are prices by property type in Edgbaston?

Latest medians: Detached £759,760, Semi-detached £862,500, Terraced £357,500, Flats £198,500.

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Edgbaston

Q: What schools in Edgbaston and how are they rated?

There are 17 schools in Edgbaston: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good)

England / West Midlands / Birmingham / Edgbaston

About

Edgbaston is a residential and suburban ward located in southwest Birmingham. The area is known for its mix of housing, ranging from Victorian and Edwardian homes to modern apartments. It includes the University of Birmingham campus, which contributes to the local economy and cultural life. Edgbaston Reservoir and Cannon Hill Park provide green spaces for recreation.

The ward is well-connected by public transport, with bus routes and train services linking it to central Birmingham. Local amenities include shops, restaurants, and schools, catering to families and students. Edgbaston Cricket Ground, a major sports venue, hosts international matches. The area balances urban convenience with quieter suburban living.

Area overview

On average Edgbaston has moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 139 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 13.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Edgbaston is £45,506 per year. There are 17 schools in Edgbaston: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good).

Crime rate

8/10

Crimes per 1k residents

139

Deprivation level

5/10

Income level

7/10

Social housing

13.5%

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Edgbaston Population

18,730

Population density

2,370.4 per km²

Demographics

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

Housing

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 £260,000 in Edgbaston area, with individual transactions ranging from £45,500 up to £2,050,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	20	£759,760	£474,250	£578,750	£1,121,875	£1,670,000
Flats	68	£198,500	£79,450	£148,750	£249,375	£428,250
Semi-Detached	7	£862,500	£494,500	£692,500	£956,250	£1,104,750
Terraced	12	£357,500	£213,125	£335,000	£530,500	£674,750

10 years price trend in Edgbaston

All postcodes in Edgbaston

B57UB

Bristol Road

B57XF

Cley Close

B153SE

Farquhar Road

B151TP

Embassy Drive

B152LN

The Beeches

B152QP

Farquhar Road

B152SB

Pritchatt's Road

B152SE

Elm Road

B152SG

Brailsford Drive

B153AS

Edgbaston South & University

B153AY

Edgbaston North

B153BA

Edgbaston North

B153EZ

Vicarage Road

B153LX

Niall Close

B153US

Hermitage Road

B57RU

South Drive

B57UA

Bristol Road

B153RE

Farquhar Road

B152LG

Estria Road

B153JF

Westfield Road

B153NH

Augustus Road

B153SH

Edgbaston South & University

B153XA

Westfield Road

B57PF

Pershore Road

B57RE

Capsicum Road

B57RL

Pershore Road

B57TL

Wyatt Close

B57UN

Edgbaston South & University

B57UT

Viceroy Close

B151LD

Broad Street

B152TE

Metchley Park Road

B152PL

Barlow's Road

B152RF

Edgbaston Park Road

B153ER

Edgbaston North

B153JA

Edgbaston South & University

B153ST

Edgbaston South & University

B169RP

St Augustine's Road

B57TW

Bristol Road

B152NU

Charlotte Road

B152QE

Birch Hollow

B152BJ

Lee Crescent

B152SN

Leasow Drive

B152HR

Woodview Drive

B152JF

Gough Road

B152SU

Underwood Close

B153EH

Edgbaston North

B153PZ

Edgbaston North

B153QR

Crofters Court

B57PL

Regent Close

B57QW

Edgbaston South & University

B151JL

St James Road

B152LS

Hitches Lane

B153RB

Farquhar Road

B152HU

Woodview Drive

B152NL

The Beeches

B152PP

Somerset Road

B152QD

Somerset Road

B152QY

Edgbaston South & University

B153JD

Edgbaston North

B153PW

Strutt Close

B153QE

Westfield Road

B153QH

Gillhurst Road

B153TB

Edgbaston South & University

B170HS

Metchley

B57QY

Pershore Road

B57RF

Capsicum Road

B152NR

Deeley Close

B153UH

Edgbaston North

B152JX

Kelton Court

B152LH

Arthur Road

B152LQ

Estria Road

B153JG

Westfield Road

B153LS

Malcolmson Close

B153LW

Heaton Drive

B153UP

Hermitage Road

B169PL

Edgbaston North

B169RA

Edgbaston North

B57QP

Pershore Road

B57XA

Edgbaston South & University

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