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Erdington ward is situated in northeast Birmingham, bounded by the M6 motorway and the districts of Sutton Coldfield, Castle Vale, and Kingstanding. The area is primarily residential, featuring a mix of interwar and postwar housing estates, alongside some modern developments. Its commercial heart is Erdington High Street, a traditional retail corridor providing essential services and local businesses for the community.

The area includes several significant green spaces, notably Pype Hayes Park with its historic hall and golf course. Erdington is also home to a major regional landmark, the distinctive hexagonal spire of St. Barnabas Church, known locally as the "Radio Church" for its prominent tower. The ward contains industrial estates along the Tyburn Road, contributing to local employment, and is served by its own railway station providing links to Birmingham city centre.

Area overview

On average Erdington has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 153 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 17.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Erdington is £45,315 per year. There are 9 schools in Erdington: 5 primary (0 Outstanding and 5 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Erdington is home to around 21,550 people, with a population density of about 5,589.7 per km2.

Crime rate

7/10

Crimes per 1k residents

153

Deprivation level

8/10

Income level

4/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Erdington Population

21,550

Population density

5,589.7 per km²

Crime

Violence and sexual offences

76.71(+98%)

Criminal damage and arson

14.15(+94%)

Anti-social behaviour

12.99(+21%)

Shoplifting

11.83(+36%)

Vehicle crime

11.42(+75%)

West Midlands average

Demographics

British

11,836

54.93%

Other White

1,608

7.46%

Pakistani

1,401

6.5%

African

1,234

5.73%

Caribbean

1,183

5.49%

Total population: 21,549

Economics

Level 4 qualifications or above

5,156

30.28%

No qualifications

3,888

22.84%

Level 3 (A level)

2,683

15.76%

Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)

2,131

12.52%

Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)

1,865

10.95%

Total 16+ residents: 17,026

Housing

Owns outright

2,422

26.37%

Owns with a mortgage

2,363

25.73%

Private landlord or letting agency

2,151

23.42%

Social rents from council

1,177

12.82%

Other social rented

685

7.46%

Total households: 9,183

Property prices in Erdington

Based on 208 recent sales, the median property price is £230,000 in Erdington area, with individual transactions ranging from £20,000 up to £700,000.

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 Erdington over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	Median £/m²	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	20	£399,250	£3,222	£193,300	£340,000	£452,500	£576,500
Flats	34	£100,000	£2,016	£55,000	£75,875	£131,500	£140,700
Semi-Detached	73	£268,000	£3,030	£197,200	£235,000	£320,000	£441,300
Terraced	81	£215,000	£2,464	£143,500	£188,000	£245,000	£293,000

10 years median price trend in Erdington

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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