Area360 logo

Find postcode

Glebe Farm

Interactive map displaying Glebe Farm

About

Glebe Farm is a residential suburb situated in northeastern Birmingham, bordering areas like Castle Bromwich and Shard End. The area is characterised by a mix of post-war housing, including a significant number of semi-detached and terraced homes, alongside some modern developments. Local amenities are centred along a few main roads, providing essential shops and services for the community.

The landscape is largely residential, with several small parks and green spaces offering recreational areas. A notable local feature is the Glebe Farm Playing Fields, which includes sports facilities and open grassland. The area is served by a network of local bus routes, connecting it to larger centres like Chelmsley Wood and Birmingham city centre.

Area overview

On average Glebe Farm has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 111 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 36.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Glebe Farm is £41,581 per year. There are 4 schools in Glebe Farm: 3 primary (1 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Glebe Farm is home to around 10,037 people, with a population density of about 7,502.6 per km2.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
111
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
36.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Glebe Farm Population
10,037
Population density
7,502.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
59.98(+57%)
Vehicle crime
15.04(+128%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.66(+35%)
Anti-social behaviour
8.27(-27%)
Public order
5.78(-5%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,475
44.6%
Pakistani
2,322
23.14%
African
516
5.14%
Other Asian
409
4.08%
Caribbean
352
3.51%
Total population: 10,033

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
2,141
30.21%
Level 4+ (Degree)
1,470
20.74%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,039
14.66%
Level 3 (A level)
1,017
14.35%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
909
12.83%
Total 16+ residents: 7,087

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
992
28.89%
Owns with a mortgage
865
25.19%
Owns outright
631
18.38%
Private landlord or letting agency
596
17.36%
Other social rented
237
6.9%
Total households: 3,434

Property prices in Glebe Farm

Based on 49 recent sales, the median property price is £195,000 in Glebe Farm area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 up to £265,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Glebe Farm 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 over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats1£120,000
Semi-Detached17£210,000
Terraced31£188,000

10 years median price trend in Glebe Farm

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

Data Sources

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