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About

Hawkesley is a residential neighbourhood in south‑west Birmingham. The area developed largely in the mid‑20th century and is made up of a mix of council-built terraces, semi‑detached houses and low‑rise flats arranged around local shopping parades and community facilities. Streets lead down to small playing fields and pocket parks that are used for informal sport and walks. Housing fronts and rear gardens give a clear pattern to the estate, and local footpaths link the residential blocks to the main thoroughfares and bus stops that serve the neighbourhood.

Local life is centred on community provision and small businesses. The Hawkesley Community Centre acts as a hub for local groups, youth work and adult learning, and there are regular drop‑in activities and outreach projects based from the centre. Small convenience shops and takeaways cluster near the main pedestrian routes, while independent social enterprises and volunteer projects use reclaimed buildings for training and meetings. Public transport provides straightforward links into the wider city, while the layout keeps most daily services within walking distance for residents.

Area overview

On average Hawkesley has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 104 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. Approximately 46.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Hawkesley is £40,431 per year. There are 4 schools in Hawkesley: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Hawkesley is home to around 7,581 people, with a population density of about 4,111.8 per km².

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
104
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
46.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Hawkesley Population
7,581
Population density
4,111.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
56.98(+47%)
Criminal damage and arson
14.91(+105%)
Anti-social behaviour
9.63(-11%)
Vehicle crime
7.25(+11%)
Public order
6.99(+15%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,290
69.79%
African
386
5.09%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
342
4.51%
Caribbean
265
3.5%
Pakistani
193
2.55%
Total population: 7,580

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
1,601
28.14%
Level 4+ (Degree)
1,253
22.02%
Level 3 (A level)
884
15.54%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
827
14.53%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
701
12.32%
Total 16+ residents: 5,690

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
1,395
42.82%
Owns with a mortgage
687
21.09%
Owns outright
618
18.97%
Private landlord or letting agency
317
9.73%
Other social rented
142
4.36%
Total households: 3,258

Property prices in Hawkesley

Median price£195,000
Price per sq ft£223
Sales (last 12 months)58
Typical range (middle 50%)£176K – £214K

Based on 58 recent sales, the median property price is £195,000 (about £223 per square foot) in Hawkesley area, with individual transactions ranging from £63,000 up to £325,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Hawkesley over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached13£215,000£249
Terraced37£195,000£222
Flats8£133,000£198

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Hawkesley

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Hawkesley.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£261,475£120,498£150,500£122,000
2017£274,995£74,000£135,000£120,000
2018£275,995£95,000£170,000£130,000
2019£263,995£95,000£177,995£151,250
2020£307,498£90,000£202,000£145,000
2021£295,000£119,000£197,000£155,000
2022£320,000£94,000£199,500£174,075
2023£377,500£115,000£212,000£180,000
2024£350,000£78,250£220,000£193,500
2025£128,000£222,500£189,250
2026£100,500£212,000£204,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Hawkesley.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Hawkesley.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£240£163£172£146
2017£220£163£151£136
2018£227£169£180£150
2019£274£170£249£172
2020£266£167£265£167
2021£232£180£230£182
2022£315£176£227£198
2023£294£197£235£208
2024£284£169£257£223
2025£198£280£212
2026£255£232£242
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Hawkesley.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Hawkesley 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 Hawkesley

Is Hawkesley safe?

Hawkesley records about 104 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 Hawkesley?

The median sale price in Hawkesley is £195,000 (about £223 per square foot) based on 58 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Hawkesley?

Hawkesley has 3 primary schools (3 Good) and 1 secondary school (1 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Hawkesley?

Hawkesley scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Hawkesley sits around rank 2,029 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 Hawkesley?

The average household income in Hawkesley is around £40,431 per year, and 47% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

All postcodesin Hawkesley

B389DW

Green Lane

B389AX

Stockmans Close

B389SA

Grange Rise

B389LA

Mersey Grove

B389SF

Bridle Mead

B389BS

Bentmead Grove

B388PT

Oak Turn Drive

B389BT

Primrose Hill

B389UD

Marans Croft

B389DY

Dornie Drive

B389RQ

Sandpiper Gardens

B389UL

Batheaston Close

B389QF

Beech Walk

B389RA

Primrose Gardens

B389SG

Old Lime Gardens

B388NH

Green Acres Road

B389DR

Meadowsweet Avenue

B389UE

Shannon Road

B389HA

Primrose Hill

B389UP

Aldbourne Way

B389DX

Halladale

B389RT

Crabmill Close

B389DF

Canal Side Drive

B389NN

Hillmeads Road

B389UW

Seals Green

B389TT

Thistle Green

B389JA

Sisefield Road

B389RP

Wast Hill Grove

B389RN

Edgewood Road

B389QJ

Manitoba Croft

B389DZ

Dornie Drive

B389QX

Marjoram Close

B389SL

Longdales Road

B389BQ

Briar Way

B389TD

Offenham Covert

B389UT

Glenroyde

B389UR

Longdales Road

B388PS

Redditch Road

B389EL

Redhill Road

B389JU

Tay Grove

B389BB

Marsh End

B389SQ

Hawkesley End

B389QP

Rosebay Avenue

B389BJ

Sisefield Road

B389EQ

Bicentennial Road

B389RJ

Selcombe Way

B389LB

Medway Grove

B389TY

Low Thatch

B388QB

Branch Road

B389TR

Shannon Road

B389EN

Redhill Road

B389TU

Hawkesley Square

B389UX

Varlins Way

B389QB

Wigland Way

B389DP

Branch Road

B389HR

Gildas Avenue

B389QZ

Reedmace Close

B389JY

Shannon Road

B389RH

Cornerway

B389UN

Longdales Road

B388QX

Redditch Road

B389HT

Gildas Avenue

B389RX

The Moatway

B389DE

Shannon Road

B389TP

Kempsey Covert

B389QD

Warrens End

B389UA

Forde Way Gardens

B389QT

Rosebay Avenue

B389BD

Tunnel Cottages

B389QA

Hawkmoor Gardens

B389TB

Lydbrook Covert

B389TE

Redbrook Covert

B389BG

Sisefield Road

B389RY

Greenway Gardens

B389QQ

Cowslip Close

B389TS

Stockmans Close

B389FD

King's Norton South

B389QU

Harebell Gardens

B389RF

Red Hill Grove

B389RW

Hole Farm Way

B389UH

Lime Kiln Close

B389RD

Ontario Close

B389QG

Monkshood Retreat

B389DU

Melrose Close

B389SW

Arrowfield Green

B389QS

Stonecrop Close

B389UG

Buckridge Close

B389SE

Ridgemount Drive

B389SJ

Parlows End

B389QW

Meadowsweet Avenue

B389TW

Talgarth Covert

B389SN

Ridgemount Drive

B389RU

Edgewood Road

B389QN

Meadowsweet Avenue

B389JB

Sisefield Road

B389BN

Bentmead Grove

B388QY

Redditch Road

B389JG

Glenhill Drive

B389UJ

Pastures Walk

B389BZ

Shannon Road