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About

Elmdon ward lies on the northern edge of the Solihull borough, bordering Birmingham. The area is primarily residential, characterised by a mix of interwar semidetached housing and later developments. It is served by several local shopping parades providing everyday amenities. The ward contains significant green corridors, including the River Cole valley, which forms part of its eastern boundary.

A central feature is Elmdon Park, a large public space with woodland, open fields, and a recreational lake. The park surrounds the historic Elmdon Hall, with the stable block now serving as a community venue. The ward is also known for its proximity to Birmingham Airport, which shapes the local soundscape. Residential streets are generally quiet, with good transport links into Solihull town centre and Birmingham.

Area overview

On average Elmdon has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 74 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 7.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Elmdon is £55,983 per year. There are 3 schools in Elmdon: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Elmdon is home to around 12,329 people, with a population density of about 2,460.7 per km2.

Crime rate

4/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

4/10

Income level

8/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Elmdon Population

12,329

Population density

2,460.7 per km²

Crime

Violence and sexual offences

36.17(-7%)

Vehicle crime

8.19(+26%)

Burglary

8.03(+98%)

Criminal damage and arson

6.98(-4%)

Anti-social behaviour

5.19(-52%)

West Midlands average

Demographics

British

9,349

75.82%

Pakistani

733

5.94%

Indian

583

4.73%

Other White

312

2.53%

Other

197

1.6%

Total population: 12,330

Economics

Level 4 qualifications or above

3,079

30.54%

Level 3 (A level)

1,845

18.3%

No qualifications

1,785

17.7%

Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)

1,480

14.68%

Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)

1,040

10.31%

Total 16+ residents: 10,083

Housing

Owns outright

2,112

41.27%

Owns with a mortgage

1,779

34.76%

Private landlord or letting agency

715

13.97%

Social rents from council

326

6.37%

Other forms of private rent

1.78%

Total households: 5,118

Property prices in Elmdon

Based on 140 recent sales, the median property price is £315,000 in Elmdon area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £642,000.

Price distribution per property type (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 Elmdon over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	Median £/m²	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	17	£485,000	£4,133	£344,000	£377,000	£597,500	£637,200
Flats	16	£156,000	£2,954	£72,000	£134,125	£170,000	£199,125
Semi-Detached	79	£330,000	£3,673	£254,838	£290,000	£379,250	£425,200
Terraced	28	£260,053	£3,483	£209,800	£241,188	£310,500	£369,000

10 years median price trend in Elmdon

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/06/2026.

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

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