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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 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.