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About

Metchley is a residential district situated southwest of Birmingham city centre, bordering Edgbaston and Harborne. The area is primarily characterised by suburban housing, ranging from Victorian and Edwardian terraces to larger detached homes. It contains several quiet, tree-lined streets and local parks, providing a settled environment. The University of Birmingham's expansive campus lies directly to the east, influencing the area's demographic with a mix of academic staff and students.

A significant historical feature is the site of the Roman fort of Metchley, located within the university grounds. The area's landscape still bears subtle traces of these ancient earthworks. Local amenities are focused along nearby Harborne High Street, offering shops and services. Transport links include bus routes connecting to the city centre and the Queen Elizabeth Hospital complex is a major local institution just to the south.

Area overview

On average Metchley has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 182 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 28.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Metchley is £48,025 per year. There are 2 schools in Metchley: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Metchley is home to around 7,442 people, with a population density of about 2,991.0 per km2.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
182
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
28.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Metchley Population
7,442
Population density
2,991 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
95.81(+150%)
Public order
16.66(+174%)
Criminal damage and arson
14.24(+99%)
Anti-social behaviour
14.11(+24%)
Other theft
13.57(+137%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
3,473
46.67%
Indian
593
7.97%
Other White
534
7.18%
African
514
6.91%
Pakistani
384
5.16%
Total population: 7,442

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,898
46.17%
Level 3 (A level)
1,118
17.81%
No qualifications
1,043
16.62%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
438
6.98%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
424
6.75%
Total 16+ residents: 6,277

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
1,029
32.42%
Social rents from council
724
22.81%
Owns outright
627
19.75%
Owns with a mortgage
449
14.15%
Other social rented
258
8.13%
Total households: 3,174

Property prices in Metchley

Based on 34 recent sales, the median property price is £249,750 in Metchley area, with individual transactions ranging from £135,000 up to £730,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Metchley 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 Metchley over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached5£530,000
Flats8£150,500
Semi-Detached11£250,000
Terraced10£276,500

10 years median price trend in Metchley

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

All postcodes in Metchley

B170DZ

Clarenden Place

B170NH

Metchley Lane

B170NT

Harborne Lane

B170QJ

Ferncliffe Road

B152GW

Metchley Park Road

B170BA

Stapylton Avenue

B170LY

Bantock Way

B152PH

Hintlesham Avenue

B152QZ

Edgbaston

B170AN

Albert Road

B170PL

Langford Grove

B170HW

Cheyne Place

B170JH

Metchley Lane

B170JX

Metchley Drive

B170LE

Leabon Grove

B170LH

Malins Road

B296TG

Harborne Lane

B152PQ

Metchley Park Road

B152SJ

Roman Way

B152TG

Mindelsohn Way

B170NA

Cross Farm Road

B170PE

Poole Crescent

B152SH

Roman Way

B170BL

Harborne Park Road

B170TB

Wyckham Close

B170AP

Albert Road

B170NW

Woodleigh Avenue

B170BP

Harborne Park Road

B170NN

Metfield Croft

B170NU

Harborne Lane

B170PG

Quinton Road

B170SJ

Cadbury Way

B170BB

Old Church Road

B152PL

Barlows Road

B152TE

Metchley Park Road

B170QX

Mill Farm Road

B170AS

St Peters Road

B170HA

St Marys Road

B170JL

Metchley Lane

B170JY

Malins Road

B296TS

Water Mill Close

B152SU

Underwood Close

B170AY

St Peters Road

B152SN

Leasow Drive

B152TJ

Edgbaston

B170QH

Ferncliffe Road

B170SB

Arosa Drive

B170HS

Metchley Lane

B170LS

Lynwood Walk

B152PP

Somerset Road

B170BS

Harborne Park Road

B170LX

Bantock Way

B170LN

Cross Farm Road

B170JP

Metchley Court

B170TA

Northfield Road

B152TQ

Metchley Park Road

Data Sources

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