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About

Kingstanding is a residential ward in the north of Birmingham, characterised by its interwar and post-war housing estates. The area is primarily made up of semi-detached and terraced homes, with a significant amount of green space provided by parks like Perry Park. Its street layout and housing stock reflect its development as a suburb in the early 20th century, offering a practical living environment for families.

The area is anchored by the Kingstanding Circle, a large roundabout with a distinctive war memorial at its centre, which serves as a local landmark. Public transport connections, including bus routes along the main roads, provide links to Birmingham city centre and neighbouring districts like Perry Barr. Local shopping is concentrated on the roads radiating from the circle, meeting everyday needs for residents.

Area overview

On average Kingstanding has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 181 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 21.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Kingstanding is £41,514 per year. There are 7 schools in Kingstanding: 7 primary (1 Outstanding and 5 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Kingstanding is home to around 21,153 people, with a population density of about 5,956.6 per km2.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
181
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
21.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Kingstanding Population
21,153
Population density
5,956.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
94.74(+148%)
Criminal damage and arson
20(+179%)
Public order
14.51(+138%)
Anti-social behaviour
13.14(+16%)
Drugs
11.54(+339%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
13,563
64.11%
Caribbean
1,062
5.02%
Other White
988
4.67%
African
950
4.49%
Pakistani
865
4.09%
Total population: 21,157

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
4,667
28.84%
Level 4 qualifications or above
3,217
19.88%
Level 3 (A level)
2,572
15.89%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
2,405
14.86%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
2,030
12.54%
Total 16+ residents: 16,184

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
2,330
28.67%
Owns outright
2,136
26.29%
Social rents from council
1,721
21.18%
Private landlord or letting agency
1,454
17.89%
Other social rented
270
3.32%
Total households: 8,126

Property prices in Kingstanding

Based on 157 recent sales, the median property price is £205,000 in Kingstanding area, with individual transactions ranging from £17,000 up to £320,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Kingstanding 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 Kingstanding over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached1£305,000
Flats8£102,000
Semi-Detached89£215,000
Terraced59£196,000

10 years median price trend in Kingstanding

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

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.