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About

Great Barr is a large suburban area in the north of Sandwell, bordering Birmingham and Walsall. Its landscape includes residential neighbourhoods, several parks, and areas of green belt land. Housing consists mainly of interwar semis and later 20th-century developments, providing a settled residential character. The area is served by local shopping parades along the Aldridge Road and Queslett Road corridors, meeting everyday needs.

A notable landmark is the historic Great Barr Hall, a Grade II listed mansion set within parkland, though now in a state of disrepair. The area is defined by major roads like the M6 and the A34, which frame its boundaries. Recreational space is provided by sites like the Queslett Nature Reserve, with its lakes and woodland. Public transport connections link the area to Birmingham city centre and surrounding towns.

Area overview

On average Great Barr has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 60 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 38% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. Approximately 4.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Great Barr is £51,963 per year. There are 5 schools in Great Barr: 4 primary (1 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Great Barr is home to around 6,829 people, with a population density of about 2,391 per km².

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
60
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
4.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Great Barr Population
6,829
Population density
2,391 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
25.33(-35%)
Vehicle crime
15.81(+143%)
Criminal damage and arson
6(-18%)
Anti-social behaviour
3.51(-67%)
Other theft
3.08(-46%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
3,732
54.66%
Indian
1,566
22.93%
Caribbean
260
3.81%
Pakistani
255
3.73%
Other
254
3.72%
Total population: 6,828

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,819
31.83%
No qualifications
1,174
20.54%
Level 3 (A level)
922
16.13%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
732
12.81%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
592
10.36%
Total 16+ residents: 5,715

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,282
47.15%
Owns with a mortgage
925
34.02%
Private landlord or letting agency
337
12.39%
Social rents from council
86
3.16%
Other forms of private rent
45
1.66%
Total households: 2,719

Property prices in Great Barr

Median price£288,000
Price per sq ft£268
Sales (last 12 months)64
Typical range (middle 50%)£224K – £352K

Based on 64 recent sales, the median property price is £288,000 (about £268 per square foot) in Great Barr area, with individual transactions ranging from £78,000 up to £720,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Great Barr over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached11£452,000£331
Semi-Detached36£298,000£265
Terraced7£244,950£291
Flats10£153,500£214

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Great Barr

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Great Barr.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£320,000£95,000£195,000£183,500
2017£291,000£104,500£200,750£188,000
2018£340,000£132,500£235,000£225,750
2019£283,750£108,000£223,000£225,250
2020£322,250£115,000£237,500£250,000
2021£305,000£114,000£250,500£235,000
2022£395,000£122,500£290,000£188,000
2023£385,000£124,000£280,000£285,000
2024£417,000£155,000£260,000£327,500
2025£452,000£132,000£287,500£275,000
2026£365,000£217,500£350,000£177,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Great Barr.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Great Barr.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£238£150£209£185
2017£239£166£204£217
2018£265£225£240£218
2019£253£167£238£225
2020£219£189£259£280
2021£288£178£262£271
2022£335£205£278£248
2023£335£203£308£308
2024£317£225£300£299
2025£325£215£280£302
2026£428£221£268
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Great Barr.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Great Barr in the last year.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Sandwell district.

Band A£1,496
Band B£1,746
Band C£1,995
Band D£2,244
Band E£2,743
Band F£3,242
Band G£3,741
Band H£4,489

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