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Gravelly Hill & South Erdington

About

Gravelly Hill is dominated by the Spaghetti Junction motorway interchange, a complex network of elevated concrete roads. This major transport hub shapes the area's landscape and soundscape. The residential streets here consist largely of post-war housing, with a mix of terraced homes and semi-detached properties. The area is functional, defined by its proximity to major road and rail routes connecting Birmingham to the north.

South Erdington is more residential, centred along the Chester Road. It features local shopping parades serving the community's everyday needs. The area includes several parks and green spaces, such as Pype Hayes Park with its historic hall and golf course. Housing is primarily interwar and post-war, with a significant amount of terraced homes. The Grand Union Canal runs through its western edge, providing a quieter route for walkers and cyclists away from the busy roads.

Area overview

On average Gravelly Hill & South Erdington has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 149 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 24.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Gravelly Hill & South Erdington is £38,564 per year. There are 5 schools in Gravelly Hill & South Erdington: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Gravelly Hill & South Erdington is home to around 13,854 people, with a population density of about 5,059.3 per km2.

Crime rate

10/10

Crimes per 1k residents

149

Deprivation level

10/10

Income level

1/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Gravelly Hill & South Erdington Population

13,854

Population density

5,059.3 per km²

Crime

Violence and sexual offences

75.93(+99%)

Criminal damage and arson

14.29(+99%)

Shoplifting

12.78(+46%)

Anti-social behaviour

10.39(-9%)

Burglary

9.89(+144%)

West Midlands average

Demographics

British

4,901

35.37%

Pakistani

2,399

17.32%

Other White

1,291

9.32%

Caribbean

1,225

8.84%

African

857

6.19%

Total population: 13,855

Economics

No qualifications

3,091

27.76%

Level 4+ (Degree)

2,950

26.5%

Level 3 (A level)

1,705

15.31%

Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)

1,347

12.1%

Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)

1,226

11.01%

Total 16+ residents: 11,133

Housing

Private landlord or letting agency

1,772

31.81%

Owns with a mortgage

1,133

20.34%

Owns outright

1,056

18.96%

Other social rented

867

15.57%

Social rents from council

557

10%

Total households: 5,570

Property prices in Gravelly Hill & South Erdington

Based on 75 recent sales, the median property price is £190,000 in Gravelly Hill & South Erdington area, with individual transactions ranging from £56,000 up to £525,000.

Price distribution per property type (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 Gravelly Hill & South Erdington over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	4	£435,000	£236,250	£341,250	£486,250	£489,250
Flats	26	£125,000	£57,750	£106,250	£130,000	£148,250
Semi-Detached	20	£243,500	£150,292	£226,250	£295,500	£358,750
Terraced	25	£199,000	£165,000	£178,000	£220,000	£276,000

10 years median price trend in Gravelly Hill & South Erdington

Data Sources

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

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

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Area overview

Area Profile

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Housing

Housing tenure

Property prices in Gravelly Hill & South Erdington

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