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Lifford & Walkers Heath

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About

Lifford and Walkers Heath is a residential area in the south of Birmingham, situated between Kings Norton and Cotteridge. The area is primarily composed of post-war housing, with a mix of semi-detached homes and smaller terraces. Local shopping needs are served by a parade of shops along Lifford Lane, which includes convenience stores and takeaways.

The area is bordered by the Worcester and Birmingham Canal to the north, providing a route for walking and cycling. A notable local feature is the presence of the historic Lifford Reservoir, a large body of water now used for sailing and fishing, which adds a distinct open aspect to the neighbourhood's landscape. Several schools and community centres serve the local population.

Area overview

On average Lifford & Walkers Heath has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 95 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. Approximately 25.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Lifford & Walkers Heath is £49,789 per year. There are 1 schools in Lifford & Walkers Heath: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Lifford & Walkers Heath is home to around 6,161 people, with a population density of about 3,234.1 per km².

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
95
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
25.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Lifford & Walkers Heath Population
6,161
Population density
3,234.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
48.21(+25%)
Criminal damage and arson
10.71(+47%)
Shoplifting
9.9(+14%)
Vehicle crime
9.9(+52%)
Public order
6.98(+15%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,359
70.75%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
232
3.77%
African
203
3.29%
Pakistani
201
3.26%
Caribbean
175
2.84%
Total population: 6,161

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,408
29.73%
No qualifications
1,018
21.49%
Level 3 (A level)
799
16.87%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
695
14.67%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
513
10.83%
Total 16+ residents: 4,736

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
800
30.15%
Owns outright
721
27.18%
Private landlord or letting agency
415
15.64%
Social rents from council
412
15.53%
Other social rented
218
8.22%
Total households: 2,653

Property prices in Lifford & Walkers Heath

Median price£245,500
Price per sq ft£264
Sales (last 12 months)74
Typical range (middle 50%)£169K – £270K

Based on 74 recent sales, the median property price is £245,500 (about £264 per square foot) in Lifford & Walkers Heath area, with individual transactions ranging from £68,000 up to £1,200,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Lifford & Walkers Heath over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached6£707,500£308
Semi-Detached36£255,000£291
Terraced16£246,000£259
Flats16£132,750£203

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Lifford & Walkers Heath

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Lifford & Walkers Heath.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£618,000£90,000£162,500£158,000
2017£470,000£95,000£170,000£145,000
2018£390,000£103,750£182,500£145,000
2019£372,000£106,000£212,500£159,250
2020£374,000£119,500£195,000£170,000
2021£383,795£116,000£247,500£202,000
2022£358,500£110,000£246,000£232,500
2023£410,000£113,000£243,500£201,500
2024£550,000£125,000£267,500£208,000
2025£577,500£139,000£244,500£249,000
2026£787,500£110,000£258,588£232,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Lifford & Walkers Heath.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Lifford & Walkers Heath.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£171£153£188£176
2017£270£164£200£175
2018£232£170£214£197
2019£267£172£246£212
2020£273£203£239£213
2021£292£186£285£235
2022£321£183£284£284
2023£424£209£298£250
2024£297£204£296£267
2025£298£203£292£265
2026£341£173£287£264
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Lifford & Walkers Heath.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Lifford & Walkers Heath 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.