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About

North Edgbaston ward lies west of Birmingham's city centre, incorporating a mix of residential streets and local commercial corridors. The area is primarily residential, with housing ranging from Victorian terraces to more modern developments. Its main thoroughfares support a variety of independent shops, supermarkets, and community services catering to daily needs.

The ward is home to the expansive Summerfield Park, a significant green space with playing fields and a conservation area. Educational and faith institutions are well-established within the community. The area is defined by its practical, neighbourhood-focused character, serving as a residential district with essential local amenities for its inhabitants.

Area overview

On average North Edgbaston has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 162 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.7× the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. Approximately 21.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in North Edgbaston is £44,770 per year. There are 8 schools in North Edgbaston: 6 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 2 secondary (1 Outstanding and 0 Good). North Edgbaston is home to around 22,565 people, with a population density of about 6,453.4 per km².

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
162
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
21.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

North Edgbaston Population
22,565
Population density
6,453.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
76.98(+99%)
Vehicle crime
21.23(+226%)
Criminal damage and arson
12.59(+73%)
Anti-social behaviour
10.77(0%)
Other theft
10.24(+80%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Pakistani
4,817
21.35%
British
4,405
19.52%
Indian
2,707
12%
African
2,475
10.97%
Other White
1,859
8.24%
Total population: 22,565

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
6,733
37.03%
No qualifications
4,258
23.42%
Level 3 (A level)
2,556
14.06%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,871
10.29%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,654
9.1%
Total 16+ residents: 18,183

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
3,172
37.85%
Owns outright
1,684
20.1%
Owns with a mortgage
1,551
18.51%
Other social rented
1,044
12.46%
Social rents from council
640
7.64%
Total households: 8,380

Property prices in North Edgbaston

Median price£251,000
Price per sq ft£223
Sales (last 12 months)81
Typical range (middle 50%)£165K – £365K

Based on 81 recent sales, the median property price is £251,000 (about £223 per square foot) in North Edgbaston area, with individual transactions ranging from £47,218 up to £712,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in North Edgbaston over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached7£384,000£330
Semi-Detached25£370,000£239
Terraced29£220,000£197
Flats20£133,000£207

10-year price trendmedian sale price in North Edgbaston

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in North Edgbaston.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£346,975£128,975£235,626£115,000
2017£299,995£140,000£244,500£131,000
2018£319,995£145,000£299,995£146,000
2019£415,000£140,000£300,000£140,000
2020£435,000£130,500£310,000£146,000
2021£418,750£146,250£310,000£150,500
2022£402,500£147,500£325,000£178,000
2023£450,000£152,500£358,750£193,750
2024£513,750£144,000£360,000£175,250
2025£507,500£142,000£362,500£200,000
2026£369,500£122,500£385,000£220,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in North Edgbaston.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in North Edgbaston.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£209£174£199£121
2017£269£215£237£152
2018£267£232£228£162
2019£252£219£208£155
2020£270£235£232£166
2021£299£214£240£178
2022£312£214£273£192
2023£320£232£260£214
2024£286£242£282£197
2025£306£232£260£214
2026£353£173£292£221
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in North Edgbaston.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for North Edgbaston 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.

Local government

Elected councillors for North Edgbaston ward.

Local councillors

Marcus Bernasconi

North Edgbaston - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Sarina Younas

North Edgbaston - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Frequently asked questions about North Edgbaston

Is North Edgbaston safe?

North Edgbaston records about 162 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in North Edgbaston?

The median sale price in North Edgbaston is £251,000 (about £223 per square foot) based on 81 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in North Edgbaston?

North Edgbaston has 6 primary schools (3 Good) and 2 secondary schools (1 rated Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is North Edgbaston?

North Edgbaston scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in North Edgbaston sits around rank 5,194 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in North Edgbaston?

The average household income in North Edgbaston is around £44,770 per year, and 22% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for North Edgbaston?

North Edgbaston is represented by 2 elected councillors: Marcus Bernasconi (Labour Party) and Sarina Younas (Labour Party).

All postcodesin North Edgbaston

B169PT

Hickman Gardens

B160LH

Rotton Park Road

B178JG

Ridgeway

B178HA

Sandon Road

B184HA

Dudley Road

B178HL

Hickory Drive

B184DE

Hamberley Court

B169DT

Mariner Avenue

B169RE

Hagley Road

B187AR

North Edgbaston

B187QS

Dudley Road

B184DN

Chiswell Road

B169ST

Stanmore Road

B169QU

Portland Road

B160SX

Stanmore Road

B160BW

North Edgbaston

B160ED

Emily Gardens

B169AQ

Parker Street

B160PH

North Edgbaston

B160NX

Bellevue Avenue

B160LJ

Rotton Park Road

B178JU

Selsey Avenue

B184DR

Pearl Grove

B160JT

Ashbourne Road

B169JG

North Edgbaston

B169HX

York Road

B160QG

Roebuck Road

B169LL

Gillott Road

B160QH

Stag Road

B169SZ

Station Avenue

B169SL

Mariner Avenue

B160DU

Blyton Close

B184JW

Winson Street

B160JL

Southfield Road

B169GD

City Road

B178LW

Perrott Way

B169SQ

Vernon Road

B187QX

Dudley Road

B178LL

City Road

B169JD

Portland Road

B178ES

Poplar Avenue

B178EE

Sandon Road

B184EL

Bellefield Road

B184DJ

Wood Green Road

B169QX

Portland Road

B187AL

Heath Street

B160BB

Northbrook Street

B169EQ

Mariner Avenue

B184DH

Chiswell Road

B160AY

Marroway Street

B184DF

Heath Street

B169TA

Stanmore Road

B160HJ

Twyning Road

B169SW

North Edgbaston

B160DA

Icknield Port Road

B169NQ

Melville Road

B178JB

Ridgeway

B169BD

Stirling Road

B178HE

Willow Avenue

B169RH

Wyndham Road

B160HQ

City Road

B184HD

Dudley Road

B160NT

Shenstone Road

B169TB

Stanmore Road

B184DW

Chiswell Road

B160DQ

Coplow Terrace

B160JS

Ashbourne Road

B178LS

Portland Road

B169DG

Mariner Avenue

B160NY

Colenso Road

B178NH

Lordswood Road

B160LL

Jacey Road

B184EU

Ashover Grove

B169JR

Melville Road

B178JL

Swindon Road

B160SG

Rotton Park Road

B169JL

Rotton Park Road

B178HY

Westbury Road

B184EF

Hazelglen Grove

B184EG

Metchley Grove

B160DJ

The Poplars

B178JE

Wadhurst Road

B160PU

City Road

B184HL

Dudley Road

B178JR

Selsey Road

B169JH

Rotton Park Road

B160SJ

Selwyn Road

B160QU

Butler Way

B160ND

Wicket Drive

B178EP

Poplar Avenue

B160JX

Paignton Road

B184AG

Cuthbert Road

B184JP

Shireland Brook Gardens

B178EB

Barnsley Road

B160LN

Rotton Park Road

B187QY

Dudley Road

B184HB

Dudley Road

B160QB

Chances Street

B169SH

Vernon Road

B169BJ

Carlyle Road