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Metchley

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About

Metchley is a residential area located in the southwest of Birmingham, near the suburbs of Harborne and Edgbaston. The area is known for its mix of housing, including Victorian terraces, semi-detached homes, and modern developments. It is close to the University of Birmingham, making it popular with students and academics. Green spaces like Metchley Park provide local recreation, while nearby Queen Elizabeth Hospital adds to the area's convenience.

The area has good transport links, with bus routes connecting it to Birmingham city centre and surrounding neighbourhoods. Local amenities include shops, cafes, and schools, catering to families and professionals. Metchley's proximity to Edgbaston Cricket Ground and the Birmingham Botanical Gardens offers additional leisure options. The area maintains a quiet, suburban feel while being within easy reach of the city's facilities.

Area overview

On average Metchley has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 193 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 of residents in Metchley is £40,000 per year. There are 2 schools in Metchley: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate

9/10

Crimes per 1k residents

193

Deprivation level

8/10

Income level

4/10

Social housing

28.7%

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Metchley Population

7,442

Population density

2,991 per km²

Demographics

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

Housing

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 41 recent sales, the median property price is £263,000 in Metchley area, with individual transactions ranging from £90,000 up to £1,200,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	8	£490,000	£263,950	£351,875	£844,375	£1,195,625
Flats	9	£155,000	£94,400	£145,000	£194,995	£239,300
Semi-Detached	15	£257,500	£205,560	£223,500	£303,000	£350,100
Terraced	9	£300,000	£204,000	£263,000	£330,000	£808,000

10 years price trend in Metchley

All postcodes in Metchley

B152PN

Barlow's Road

B170BT

Greenside

B170DZ

Clarenden Place

B170NH

Woodleigh Avenue

B170NT

Harborne Lane

B170QJ

Ferncliffe Road

B170RP

Elford Road

B152QZ

Metchley

B152GW

Metchley Park Road

B152PH

Hintlesham Avenue

B170AN

Albert Road

B170BA

Stapylton Avenue

B170LY

Metchley

B170PL

Langford Grove

B170LE

Leabon Grove

B170HW

Metchley

B170JH

Humphrey Middlemore Drive

B170JX

Metchley Drive

B170LH

Malins Road

B152PQ

Metchley Park Road

B152SJ

Roman Way

B170NA

Cross Farm Road

B296TG

Harborne Lane

B152SH

Roman Way

B170BL

Metchley

B170TB

Wyckham Close

B170AP

Albert Road

B170NW

Woodleigh Avenue

B170PE

Poole Crescent

B170BP

Leahurst Crescent

B170NN

Metfield Croft

B170NU

Harborne Lane

B170PG

Elford Road

B170BB

Old Church Road

B170SJ

Cadbury Way

B152TE

Metchley Park Road

B152PL

Barlow's Road

B170AS

St Peters Road

B170HA

St Marys Road

B170JL

Metchley

B170JY

Malins Road

B170QX

Mill Farm Road

B296TS

Harborne Lane

B152SN

Leasow Drive

B152SU

Underwood Close

B170QH

Beaumont Drive

B170AY

St Peters Road

B170SB

Arosa Drive

B152PP

Somerset Road

B170BS

St Marys Road

B170HS

Metchley

B170LS

Metchley

B170LX

Metchley

B170JP

Metchley Court

B170LN

Cross Farm Road

B170TA

Northfield Road

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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/10/2025.

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