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About

Greet and Mid Sparkhill form a residential district in south Birmingham, centred around the busy Stratford Road. This main artery is lined with a dense concentration of shops, supermarkets, and eateries, serving the local community's daily needs. The area is primarily made up of Victorian and Edwardian terraced housing, with some larger semi-detached homes on quieter side streets. Several parks, including Sparkhill Park, provide green space for recreation and sports.

The area is known for its strong sense of community and is a hub for Birmingham's South Asian population. This is reflected in the many specialist grocers, sweet centres, and clothing stores along the Stratford Road. The former Sparkhill Baths building, a notable local landmark with its distinctive architecture, has been converted into a community library and learning centre. Public transport links are a key feature, with numerous bus routes connecting the area to the city centre and beyond.

Area overview

On average Greet & Mid Sparkhill has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 116 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.2× the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. Approximately 16.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Greet & Mid Sparkhill is £43,052 per year. There are 4 schools in Greet & Mid Sparkhill: 3 primary (1 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Greet & Mid Sparkhill is home to around 8,305 people, with a population density of about 5,332.3 per km².

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
116
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
16.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Greet & Mid Sparkhill Population
8,305
Population density
5,332.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
68.99(+78%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.63(+32%)
Anti-social behaviour
8.07(-25%)
Vehicle crime
7.59(+17%)
Other theft
6.62(+16%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Pakistani
4,927
59.31%
British
563
6.78%
Bangladeshi
542
6.52%
Indian
427
5.14%
Other Asian
360
4.33%
Total population: 8,307

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
2,035
33.94%
Level 4+ (Degree)
1,312
21.88%
Level 3 (A level)
819
13.66%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
765
12.76%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
704
11.74%
Total 16+ residents: 5,995

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
712
32.8%
Private landlord or letting agency
570
26.26%
Owns with a mortgage
499
22.98%
Other social rented
175
8.06%
Social rents from council
126
5.8%
Total households: 2,171

Property prices in Greet & Mid Sparkhill

Median price£180,000
Price per sq ft£220
Sales (last 12 months)29
Typical range (middle 50%)£157K – £230K

Based on 29 recent sales, the median property price is £180,000 (about £220 per square foot) in Greet & Mid Sparkhill area, with individual transactions ranging from £32,500 up to £345,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Greet & Mid Sparkhill over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached7£260,000£266
Terraced22£172,000£209

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Greet & Mid Sparkhill

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Greet & Mid Sparkhill.
YearSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£178,000£111,750
2017£167,500£114,000
2018£199,999£133,500
2019£166,945£125,500
2020£192,500£138,500
2021£225,000£156,500
2022£226,500£170,000
2023£211,500£170,000
2024£190,000£167,500
2025£270,000£182,000
2026£345,000£160,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Greet & Mid Sparkhill.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Greet & Mid Sparkhill.
YearSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£153£121
2017£161£127
2018£181£140
2019£179£144
2020£172£157
2021£207£174
2022£239£177
2023£216£192
2024£230£201
2025£299£202
2026£209
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Greet & Mid Sparkhill.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Greet & Mid Sparkhill 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.

Frequently asked questions about Greet & Mid Sparkhill

Is Greet & Mid Sparkhill safe?

Greet & Mid Sparkhill records about 116 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Greet & Mid Sparkhill?

The median sale price in Greet & Mid Sparkhill is £180,000 (about £220 per square foot) based on 29 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Greet & Mid Sparkhill?

Greet & Mid Sparkhill has 3 primary schools (1 rated Outstanding, 1 Good) and 1 secondary school (1 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Greet & Mid Sparkhill?

Greet & Mid Sparkhill scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Greet & Mid Sparkhill sits around rank 1,643 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Greet & Mid Sparkhill?

The average household income in Greet & Mid Sparkhill is around £43,052 per year, and 17% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

All postcodesin Greet & Mid Sparkhill

B114EX

Oakwood Road

B114EU

Oakwood Road

B112QE

Withdean Close

B114EB

Lime Court

B114HB

Park Road

B112ND

Warwick Road

B112HT

Manor Farm Road

B112NG

Gough Road

B114HL

Showell Green Lane

B114AW

Stratford Road

B112HR

Warwick Road

B113JX

Avondale Road

B113JN

Evelyn Road

B112NR

Albion Road

B112RH

Small Heath Trading Estate

B112NA

Fraser Road

B112NN

Bertha Road

B113JJ

Evelyn Road

B112NS

Enville Grove

B112RJ

Small Heath Trading Estate

B114NP

Showell Green Lane

B114EY

Oakwood Road

B112NE

Medley Road

B112QQ

Golden Hillock Road

B112RQ

B S A Business Park

B112QG

Golden Hillock Road

B112QH

Sparkbrook & Balsall Heath East

B112AD

Tyseley Hill Road

B112JG

River Lee Road

B113NN

Fox Crescent

B114JS

Frederick Road

B112JE

Morcom Road

B113LD

Clarence Road

B113NL

Fernley Road

B114DY

Stratford Road

B113LE

Clarence Road

B113ND

Percy Road

B112LA

Tyseley Industrial Estate

B114DD

Grove Road

B113NQ

Percy Road

B128AW

Stoney Lane

B112JN

Roma Road

B114JW

Miraj Avenue

B112QA

Hangleton Drive

B114EA

Stratford Road

B112JA

Cowley Road

B112NZ

Holte Road

B112FF

Warwick Road

B112LR

Seeleys Park

B112NU

Warwick Road

B114LS

Stratford Road

B112PY

Sparkbrook & Balsall Heath East

B113JU

Avondale Road

B113LG

Percy Road

B112JH

Roma Road

B112JU

Warwick Road

B112QD

Hangleton Drive

B112LE

Warwick Road

B114HD

Oakwood Road

B113JY

Avondale Road

B112HP

Warwick Road

B114HT

Geoffrey Place

B114JT

Showell Green Lane

B112HX

Manor Farm Road

B112RG

Small Heath Trading Estate

B112LQ

Tyseley Industrial Estate

B113JW

Evelyn Road

B112HG

Warwick Road

B113LB

Percy Road

B114NJ

Esme Road

B114AP

Stratford Road

B112NJ

Tomey Road

B114HP

Lyons Grove

B114AR

Stratford Road

B114HS

Philip Sidney Road

B114ES

Woodlands Road

B112HL

Warwick Road

B113JT

Avondale Road

B114JA

Nora Road

B112QX

Warwick Road

B112LF

Seeleys Road

B114NN

Esme Road

B112JD

Cowley Grove

B114HU

Geoffrey Road

B112JL

Roma Road

B114NH

Esme Road

B113JS

Percy Road

B112HJ

Warwick Road

B114JP

Showell Green Lane

B112LS

Warwick Road

B112NB

Warwick Road

B112QB

Applesham Close

B114HR

Rhone Close

B112NT

Colebrook Road

B114EJ

Woodlands Road

B114HA

Oakwood Road

B114LX

Court Road

B114HN

Showell Green Lane

B112JR

Warwick Road

B113TA

Pentos Drive