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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 170 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 31.1% 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 £41,456 per year. There are 13 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
170
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
31.1%
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
92.01(+141%)
Vehicle crime
18.43(+180%)
Anti-social behaviour
16.31(+44%)
Criminal damage and arson
16.02(+123%)
Shoplifting
12.35(+41%)
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

Based on 146 recent sales, the median property price is £204,000 in Glebe Farm & Tile Cross area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 up to £365,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Glebe Farm & Tile Cross 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 Glebe Farm & Tile Cross over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached4£254,000
Flats8£119,000
Semi-Detached61£226,500
Terraced73£195,000

10 years median price trend in Glebe Farm & Tile Cross

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Glebe Farm & Tile Cross.

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.