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Glebe Farm & Tile Cross

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About

Glebe Farm & Tile Cross is situated in the eastern part of Birmingham, primarily consisting of residential neighbourhoods. The area is characterised by a mix of housing types, including interwar semis and post-war estates, alongside local shopping parades serving the community. Its layout is defined by several major roads that facilitate movement through and around the ward, connecting it to wider transport networks.

The area includes significant green spaces such as Glebe Farm Park, which provides recreational facilities. Residential streets are often arranged in cul-de-sacs and crescents. A notable local landmark is the distinctive circular Tile Cross Library building, a modernist structure serving as a community hub. The ward also contains several schools and playing fields, contributing to its predominantly suburban character.

Area overview

On average Glebe Farm & Tile Cross has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 171 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.8× the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. Approximately 31% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Glebe Farm & Tile Cross is £41,461 per year. There are 7 schools in Glebe Farm & Tile Cross: 6 primary (2 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Glebe Farm & Tile Cross is home to around 24,530 people, with a population density of about 4,669.4 per km².

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
171
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
31%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Glebe Farm & Tile Cross Population
24,530
Population density
4,669.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
93.72(+142%)
Vehicle crime
16.67(+156%)
Criminal damage and arson
16.67(+129%)
Anti-social behaviour
13.37(+24%)
Shoplifting
11.33(+30%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
11,565
47.15%
Pakistani
5,608
22.86%
African
968
3.95%
Other Asian
876
3.57%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
800
3.26%
Total population: 24,529

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
5,413
30.29%
Level 4 qualifications or above
3,599
20.14%
Level 3 (A level)
2,660
14.89%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
2,631
14.72%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
2,192
12.27%
Total 16+ residents: 17,869

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
2,324
25.73%
Owns with a mortgage
2,320
25.68%
Owns outright
2,073
22.95%
Private landlord or letting agency
1,494
16.54%
Other social rented
541
5.99%
Total households: 9,033

Property prices in Glebe Farm & Tile Cross

Median price£210,000
Price per sq ft£259
Sales (last 12 months)151
Typical range (middle 50%)£182K – £240K

Based on 151 recent sales, the median property price is £210,000 (about £259 per square foot) in Glebe Farm & Tile Cross area, with individual transactions ranging from £51,500 up to £490,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Glebe Farm & Tile Cross over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached7£293,000£308
Semi-Detached66£224,100£272
Terraced70£202,000£250
Flats8£95,000£204

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Glebe Farm & Tile Cross

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Glebe Farm & Tile Cross.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£181,000£83,000£127,000£116,000
2017£245,000£80,000£134,500£125,000
2018£205,000£89,500£156,250£135,500
2019£183,000£72,500£160,000£134,500
2020£200,000£82,975£160,000£143,500
2021£240,000£112,500£185,000£155,000
2022£277,500£97,500£200,000£175,500
2023£195,000£130,000£205,000£185,000
2024£265,000£103,500£215,000£183,500
2025£237,500£119,000£224,100£195,000
2026£322,500£95,000£227,000£198,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Glebe Farm & Tile Cross.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Glebe Farm & Tile Cross.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£192£151£160£146
2017£159£129£178£161
2018£212£149£188£173
2019£218£142£197£177
2020£201£122£190£180
2021£250£170£223£193
2022£267£199£243£232
2023£216£197£242£224
2024£244£186£254£229
2025£299£212£271£243
2026£298£197£274£265
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Glebe Farm & Tile Cross.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Glebe Farm & Tile Cross in the last year.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Birmingham district.

Band A£1,575
Band B£1,838
Band C£2,100
Band D£2,363
Band E£2,888
Band F£3,413
Band G£3,938
Band H£4,726

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local government

Elected councillors for Glebe Farm & Tile Cross ward.

Local councillors

Jess Ankrett

Glebe Farm & Tile Cross - Elected 7 May 2026

Reform UK

Shehryar Kayani

Glebe Farm & Tile Cross - Elected 7 May 2026

Workers Party of Britain