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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 194 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 2.0× the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. 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 5 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
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
194
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
102.86(+166%)
Vehicle crime
15.38(+136%)
Other theft
14.4(+153%)
Shoplifting
13.7(+57%)
Anti-social behaviour
13.17(+22%)
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

Median price£180,000
Price per sq ft£207
Sales (last 12 months)35
Typical range (middle 50%)£159K – £192K

Based on 35 recent sales, the median property price is £180,000 (about £207 per square foot) in Holyhead area, with individual transactions ranging from £100,000 up to £275,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Holyhead over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached9£200,000£229
Terraced26£173,500£195

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Holyhead

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Holyhead.
YearSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£130,000£96,000
2017£131,000£97,000
2018£130,000£115,000
2019£168,000£114,000
2020£150,000£118,750
2021£175,000£137,500
2022£212,500£161,500
2023£210,000£152,500
2024£205,000£155,000
2025£200,000£159,000
2026£185,000£183,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Holyhead.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Holyhead.
YearSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£134£114
2017£133£113
2018£133£132
2019£133£130
2020£159£141
2021£170£145
2022£201£183
2023£225£179
2024£232£192
2025£229£183
2026£217£207
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Holyhead.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Holyhead 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.

Local government

Elected councillors for Holyhead ward.

Local councillors

Rinkal Shergill

Holyhead - Elected 7 May 2026

Independent