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Greet & Mid Sparkhill

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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 121 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 16.7% 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 6 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
121
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
16.7%
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
72.61(+90%)
Anti-social behaviour
9.87(-13%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.43(+18%)
Public order
7.71(+27%)
Vehicle crime
7.34(+11%)
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

Based on 22 recent sales, the median property price is £182,750 in Greet & Mid Sparkhill area, with individual transactions ranging from £21,466 up to £345,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Greet & Mid Sparkhill 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 Greet & Mid Sparkhill over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached2£300,000
Semi-Detached6£223,750
Terraced14£170,000

10 years median price trend in Greet & Mid Sparkhill

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Greet & Mid Sparkhill.

Data Sources

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