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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 180 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.9× the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. 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 per km².

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
180
Deprivation level
7/10
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
91.91(+137%)
Public order
16.8(+177%)
Criminal damage and arson
14.38(+97%)
Vehicle crime
13.71(+111%)
Other theft
12.63(+122%)
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

Median price£250,000
Price per sq ft£282
Sales (last 12 months)35
Typical range (middle 50%)£150K – £340K

Based on 35 recent sales, the median property price is £250,000 (about £282 per square foot) in Metchley area, with individual transactions ranging from £96,500 up to £2,250,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Metchley over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached7£730,000£543
Semi-Detached7£270,000£279
Terraced9£250,000£282
Flats12£145,500£260

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Metchley

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Metchley.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£447,500£148,500£168,750£174,000
2017£555,000£133,500£221,000£185,000
2018£500,000£131,000£225,000£202,500
2019£500,000£125,000£247,250£203,000
2020£1,155,000£172,000£309,000£245,000
2021£520,000£151,000£265,000£238,500
2022£700,000£140,000£300,000£272,250
2023£815,000£157,000£240,000£241,000
2024£500,000£149,500£294,500£282,500
2025£575,000£144,000£253,750£244,000
2026£474,000£155,000£360,000£250,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Metchley.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Metchley.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£328£219£206£200
2017£363£246£261£220
2018£328£228£246£248
2019£357£230£284£243
2020£499£254£345£278
2021£439£248£322£288
2022£422£254£359£304
2023£508£274£291£278
2024£458£275£329£281
2025£543£257£274£277
2026£484£279£390£287
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Metchley.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Metchley 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.