Hodge Hill is a residential area in east Birmingham, bordered by Shard End, Castle Bromwich, and Stechford. The area features a mix of housing, including postwar council estates, terraced homes, and newer developments. Local amenities include Hodge Hill Common, a green space popular for walks and community events, and several small shopping parades with independent businesses. The area is served by multiple bus routes, providing connections to central Birmingham and nearby suburbs.
Hodge Hill has a strong community presence, with schools, churches, and community centers supporting local activities. The area is predominantly residential, with pockets of light industry and retail along the main roads. While not as bustling as Birmingham’s city center, it offers practical convenience for families and commuters. The nearby River Cole provides a natural boundary, adding some greenery to the urban landscape. Hodge Hill reflects a quieter, more suburban side of Birmingham, with a focus on local living.
Area overview
On average Hodge Hill has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 82 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 4.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Hodge Hill is £41,800 per year. There are 4 schools in Hodge Hill: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).
Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
82
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
4.7%
Connectivity
N/A
Area Profile
Hodge Hill Population
9,818
Population density
5,540 per km²
Demographics
Ethnic groups
Pakistani
5,722
58.28%
British
1,648
16.79%
Other Asian
629
6.41%
Other
371
3.78%
Bangladeshi
328
3.34%
Total population: 9,818
Religion
Muslim
6,879
70.07%
Christian
1,554
15.83%
Not answered
656
6.68%
No religion
641
6.53%
Sikh
52
0.53%
Total population: 9,817
Education (age 16+)
Level 4+ (Degree)
1,898
26.36%
No qualifications
1,890
26.25%
Level 3 (A level)
1,167
16.21%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,087
15.1%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
731
10.15%
Total 16+ residents: 7,199
Economic activity (age 16+)
Employed
3,362
46.71%
Retired
988
13.73%
Looking after home or family
868
12.06%
Student
778
10.81%
Other economically inactive
336
4.67%
Total 16+ residents: 7,197
Housing
Housing tenure
Owns with a mortgage
1,084
41.23%
Owns outright
976
37.12%
Private landlord or letting agency
381
14.49%
Social rents from council
73
2.78%
Other forms of private rent
61
2.32%
Total households: 2,629
Housing type
Semi-detached
2,202
83.76%
Detached
212
8.06%
Terraced
94
3.58%
Purpose-built flat
93
3.54%
Commercial building
19
0.72%
Total households: 2,629
Property prices in Hodge Hill
Based on 58 recent sales, the median property price is £273,000 in Hodge Hill area, with individual transactions ranging from £75,000 up to £570,000.
Price distribution per property type (last
year)
Price distribution by property type for Hodge Hill 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 Hodge Hill over the last year.
Type
Sales
Median
5th percentile
25th percentile (Lower quartile)
75th percentile (Upper quartile)
95th percentile
Detached
4
£315,000
£268,250
£301,250
£336,250
£387,250
Semi-Detached
41
£265,000
£168,000
£210,000
£325,000
£490,000
Terraced
13
£300,000
£198,200
£234,950
£321,000
£418,400
10 years median price trend
in Hodge Hill
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Hodge Hill.
