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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. 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

Based on 55 recent sales, the median property price is £195,000 in Hawkesley area, with individual transactions ranging from £95,000 up to £325,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Hawkesley 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 Hawkesley over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Semi-Detached17£215,000
Flats7£138,000
Terraced31£195,000

10 years median price trend in Hawkesley

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Hawkesley.

All postcodes in Hawkesley

B389TJ

Shannon Road

B389QL

Primrose Hill

B389SL

Longdales Road

B389SW

Arrowfield Green

B389UX

Varlins Way

B389DF

Canal Side Drive

B389JX

Teviot Grove

B389QN

Meadowsweet Avenue

B389RE

Willmore Grove

B389HT

Gildas Avenue

B389QA

Hawkmoor Gardens

B389TH

King's Norton South

B389HA

Primrose Hill

B388RA

Granshaw Close

B389LA

Mersey Grove

B389RF

Red Hill Grove

B388QX

Redditch Road

B389BG

Sisefield Road

B389QD

Warrens End

B389UU

Thatchway Gardens

B389BB

Marsh End

B389RB

Winnipeg Road

B389TZ

Shannon Road

B389UN

Longdales Road

B389UW

Seals Green

B389FD

King's Norton South

B389DR

Meadowsweet Avenue

B389EQ

Bicentennial Road

B389TF

Eckington Walk

B389DP

Branch Road

B389LB

Medway Grove

B389UP

Aldbourne Way

B389TS

Stockmans Close

B389QS

Stonecrop Close

B389RN

Edgewood Road

B389TB

Lydbrook Covert

B389BD

Tunnel Cottages

B389TN

Glasbury Croft

B389TU

Hawkesley Square

B389TY

Low Thatch

B388PT

Oak Turn Drive

B389BU

Primrose Hill

B389RS

Hayes Croft

B389TR

Shannon Road

B389UJ

Pastures Walk

B389NN

Hillmeads Road

B389BL

The Fold

B389EL

Redhill Road

B389JU

Tay Grove

B389RG

Old Portway

B389UQ

Longdales Road

B389RX

The Moatway

B388PP

Redditch Road

B389HU

Barratts Road

B389RD

Ontario Close

B389SH

Bay Tree Close

B389SQ

Hawkesley End

B389UH

Lime Kiln Close

B389BS

Bentmead Grove

B389JB

Sisefield Road

B389TP

Kempsey Covert

B388QA

King's Norton South

B389JY

Shannon Road

B389RP

Wast Hill Grove

B389RU

Edgewood Road

B389UD

Marans Croft

B389QR

Yarrow Drive

B389UR

Longdales Road

B389US

West Mill Croft

B389QF

Beech Walk

B389BZ

Shannon Road

B389DY

Dornie Drive

B389SA

Grange Rise

B389RY

Greenway Gardens

B389SE

Ridgemount Drive

B389SN

Ridgemount Drive

B389TE

Redbrook Covert

B388QY

Redditch Road

B389BT

Primrose Hill

B389DX

Halladale

B389QH

Campion Close

B389RJ

Selcombe Way

B389RL

Lynfield Close

B389TL

Lichen Gardens

B389TW

Talgarth Covert

B389BN

Bentmead Grove

B389QQ

Cowslip Close

B389TG

Tarrington Covert

B389EN

Redhill Road

B389TD

Offenham Covert

B389TQ

Sedgeberrow Covert

B388QB

Branch Road

B389DW

Green Lane

B389QB

Wigland Way

B389QU

Harebell Gardens

B389QY

Flax Gardens

B389RA

Primrose Gardens

B389RT

Crabmill Close

B389SJ

Parlows End

B389TT

Thistle Green

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.