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Moor Green & Cannon Hill

About

Moor Green & Cannon Hill is a residential neighbourhood situated south of Birmingham city centre, bordering Edgbaston. The area is dominated by large Victorian and Edwardian terraced houses, alongside more modern apartment developments. It is primarily known for its proximity to expansive green spaces, with residential streets leading directly to the edges of these parks. The local architecture and street layout reflect its historical development as a suburb for the city's professional classes.

The area's central feature is Cannon Hill Park, a large Victorian park offering formal gardens, sports facilities, and a boating lake. Adjacent to it is the Pershore Road, a main arterial route carrying significant traffic through the area. The neighbourhood is also home to the Midlands Arts Centre, located within the park, which provides a venue for theatre, cinema, and workshops. This combination of substantial period housing and immediate access to major recreational land defines the character of the locality.

Area overview

On average Moor Green & Cannon Hill has moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 74 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 15.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Moor Green & Cannon Hill is £60,903 per year. There are 6 schools in Moor Green & Cannon Hill: 1 primary (1 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Moor Green & Cannon Hill is home to around 7,060 people, with a population density of about 3,008.2 per km2.

Crime rate

7/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

6/10

Income level

9/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Moor Green & Cannon Hill Population

7,060

Population density

3,008.2 per km²

Crime

Violence and sexual offences

36.69(-5%)

Vehicle crime

8.22(+26%)

Shoplifting

6.66(-23%)

Criminal damage and arson

6.37(-13%)

Other theft

5.1(-10%)

West Midlands average

Demographics

Pakistani

2,166

30.68%

British

1,876

26.58%

Indian

551

7.81%

Arab

506

7.17%

Other

343

4.86%

Total population: 7,059

Economics

Level 4+ (Degree)

2,355

42.2%

No qualifications

1,163

20.84%

Level 3 (A level)

821

14.71%

Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)

549

9.84%

Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)

462

8.28%

Total 16+ residents: 5,580

Housing

Owns outright

762

32.92%

Owns with a mortgage

612

26.44%

Private landlord or letting agency

503

21.73%

Other social rented

245

10.58%

Social rents from council

127

5.49%

Total households: 2,315

Property prices in Moor Green & Cannon Hill

Based on 38 recent sales, the median property price is £260,100 in Moor Green & Cannon Hill area, with individual transactions ranging from £120,000 up to £900,000.

Price distribution per property type (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 Moor Green & Cannon Hill over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Flats	15	£190,000	£123,500	£157,500	£202,500	£233,000
Terraced	8	£267,600	£195,600	£242,750	£285,000	£351,300
Semi-Detached	4	£778,500	£317,500	£587,500	£865,750	£886,750
Detached	11	£710,000	£447,500	£627,500	£766,750	£860,000

10 years median price trend in Moor Green & Cannon Hill

All postcodes in Moor Green & Cannon Hill

B138QY

Queensbridge Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail