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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. 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
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

Based on 37 recent sales, the median property price is £249,500 in Metchley area, with individual transactions ranging from £96,500 up to £2,250,000.

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, median price per square metre, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Metchley over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached8£652,500£5,524
Flats12£145,500£2,798
Semi-Detached9£250,000£3,006
Terraced8£237,500£2,986

10 years median price trend in Metchley

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

All postcodes in Metchley

B170ND

Cross Farm Road

B152TG

Mindelsohn Way

B170NE

Harborne Park Road

B179PY

High Street

B296TS

Water Mill Close

B170NT

Harborne Lane

B152TQ

Metchley Park Road

B296ST

Reservoir Road

B170PS

Harborne Park Road

B170BP

Harborne Park Road

B296TR

Herons Way

B170BL

Harborne Park Road

B170SE

Arosa Drive

B152SU

Underwood Close

B296SU

Reservoir Road

B170TB

Wyckham Close

B170NB

Cross Farm Road

B170DA

Harborne

B170TD

Northfield Road

B152WB

Edgbaston

B152QZ

Edgbaston

B170AY

St Peters Road

B170AN

Albert Road

B170PB

Poole Crescent

B170TA

Northfield Road

B170BQ

Harborne Park Road

B170PA

Quinton Road

B170QN

Kelfield Avenue

B170AS

St Peters Road

B170JP

Metchley Court

B170SX

Tibbets Lane

B170PY

Quinton Road

B170LU

Leeson Walk

B152PL

Barlows Road

B170NA

Cross Farm Road

B170JN

Humphrey Middlemore Drive

B170LE

Leabon Grove

B170NG

Harborne Park Road

B170LS

Lynwood Walk

B170LG

Leahurst Crescent

B170JS

Old Abbey Gardens

B170DZ

Clarenden Place

B170SN

Vicarage Road

B170SL

Churchcroft

B170LX

Bantock Way

B170HW

Cheyne Place

B152SS

Bullace Croft

B170AG

Victoria Road

B152TA

Underwood Close

B170NN

Metfield Croft

B170HX

Malt Close

B170PG

Quinton Road

B170JY

Malins Road

B170DW

Vivian Close

B170NQ

Metchley Rise

B170HA

St Marys Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/07/2026.