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North Edgbaston

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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