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About

Holyhead ward is situated in the west of Birmingham, forming part of the larger Ladywood district. The area is primarily residential, characterised by a mix of Victorian and Edwardian terraced housing. It is served by key transport routes including the A457 and is within proximity to the Jewellery Quarter and the city centre. The ward contains several local parks, such as Summerfield Park, providing green space for the community.

The area includes the historic St. James's Church and the former site of the Birmingham Battery and Metal Company, reflecting its industrial past. Local amenities are centred along Spring Hill and surrounding streets. Holyhead is also home to the Birmingham City University's City South Campus in Edgbaston, which borders the ward, bringing a student population to the area.

Area overview

On average Holyhead has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 192 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 26.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Holyhead is £39,939 per year. There are 6 schools in Holyhead: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Holyhead is home to around 11,316 people, with a population density of about 8,055.2 per km2.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
192
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
26.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Holyhead Population
11,316
Population density
8,055.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
100.65(+163%)
Anti-social behaviour
16.97(+49%)
Vehicle crime
14.93(+127%)
Other theft
13.79(+141%)
Criminal damage and arson
12.11(+69%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Indian
3,073
27.16%
Bangladeshi
1,323
11.69%
Pakistani
1,280
11.31%
Caribbean
1,177
10.4%
Other White
768
6.79%
Total population: 11,313

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
2,684
31.73%
Level 4 qualifications or above
1,766
20.88%
Level 3 (A level)
1,145
13.54%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,116
13.19%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,034
12.22%
Total 16+ residents: 8,459

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
1,025
28.15%
Owns outright
861
23.65%
Owns with a mortgage
685
18.81%
Other social rented
626
17.19%
Social rents from council
260
7.14%
Total households: 3,641

Property prices in Holyhead

Based on 28 recent sales, the median property price is £170,000 in Holyhead area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £445,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Holyhead 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 Holyhead over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached2£322,500
Semi-Detached6£200,000
Terraced20£157,500

10 years median price trend in Holyhead

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

All postcodes in Holyhead

B210BQ

Holyhead

B210EW

Orford Grove

B218AB

Regent Road

B218AD

Westbourne Road

B210DB

Wattville Road

B210BS

Island Road

B210DE

Green Lane

B210EE

Clarence Road

B210EX

Station Road

B218BY

Newcombe Road

B210HL

St James'S Road

B210JD

Ullenwood

B210LT

Holyhead Road

B218AT

Westbourne Road

B218BS

Uplands Road

B218DW

Aylesford Road

B218PS

Sandwell Road

B210AL

Middlemore Road

B210HP

Payton Road

B210JP

Holyhead

B218AU

Westbourne Road

B218DE

Mervyn Road

B218EE

Farnham Road

B210HY

Earlsmead Road

B218HA

Oxhill Road

B218PT

Farcroft Road

B662EH

Middlemore Road

B210LH

Holyhead Road

B210DD

Green Lane

B219QY

Rookery Road

B210HD

Holyhead

B218BP

Uplands Road

B218DX

Greenhill Road

B210JL

Brewery Street

B218NH

Sandwell Road

B218AH

Hamilton Road

B219PU

Rookery Road

B218DH

Astley Road

B218NJ

Nijon Close

B210EY

Station Road

B219PR

Rookery Road

B219QS

Park Terrace

B210AS

Holyhead Road

B210BB

Kentish Road

B210HA

Station Road

B210HJ

Crocketts Road

B218AE

Farcroft Avenue

B218DN

Aylesford Road

B210AT

Malvern Road

B210AW

Belmont Road East

B218DT

Aylesford Road

B218BG

Albion Road

B218DD

Newcombe Road

B210BH

Hawthorns Industrial Estate

B210DR

Wattville Road

B210HS

Crocketts Road

B218DL

Astley Road

B210JS

Brewery Street

B218EF

Farnham Road

B210DS

Wattville Road

B210EH

George Street

B210AP

Holyhead Road

B210BE

Island Road

B210EN

Junction Road

B219PX

Rookery Road

B210HH

Holyhead Road

B218DB

Newcombe Road

B218PL

Grafton Road

B210AY

Middlemore Road

B210ES

Woodland Road

B210PX

Booth Street

B210HN

Florence Road

B210LS

Holyhead Road

B218BU

Uplands Road

B210BD

Holyhead Road

B218BX

Newcombe Road

B218DY

Greenhill Road

B210EJ

Cross Street

B218EY

Oxhill Road

B210EP

Woodland Road

B210HT

Crocketts Avenue

B219QP

Rookery Road

B218NZ

Sampson Close

B218EA

Greenhill Road

B218PU

Farcroft Grove

B219PS

Rookery Road

B219NH

Trafalgar Road

B210AX

Kentish Road

B219QZ

Rookery Road

B218AJ

Hamilton Road

B210EL

Junction Road

B210DG

Raglan Road

B210EA

Clarence Road

B210DP

Wattville Road

B210ET

Woodland Road

B210EZ

Station Road

B219PT

Rookery Road

B219QT

Oakland Road

B210HZ

Nuttall Grove

B218AA

Farcroft Avenue

Data Sources

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