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About

Quinton Ridgacre is a residential district situated to the southwest of Birmingham city centre. The area is primarily composed of post-war housing, with a mix of semi-detached and terraced homes. It is bordered by the larger suburb of Quinton and is near the Warley Woods open space. Local amenities include several schools and convenience shops serving the community, with bus routes providing connections to the wider city.

The topography of the area is defined by its position on a ridge, offering elevated views across parts of southwest Birmingham. A notable local landmark is the Quinton Ridgacre Lane Allotments, a large and longstanding community gardening site. The area maintains a quiet, suburban character, with the M5 motorway running to its west, providing a constant backdrop of sound and a clear boundary for the neighbourhood.

Area overview

On average Quinton Ridgacre has average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 76 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 22% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. Approximately 12.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Quinton Ridgacre is £55,415 per year. There are 5 schools in Quinton Ridgacre: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 4 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Quinton Ridgacre is home to around 9,569 people, with a population density of about 5,180 per km².

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
76
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
12.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Quinton Ridgacre Population
9,569
Population density
5,180 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
33.23(-14%)
Other theft
13.38(+135%)
Shoplifting
13.17(+51%)
Vehicle crime
8.36(+28%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.06(-17%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,632
58.87%
Indian
784
8.19%
Other White
408
4.26%
Caribbean
404
4.22%
African
352
3.68%
Total population: 9,567

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,528
32.97%
No qualifications
1,470
19.17%
Level 3 (A level)
1,299
16.94%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,025
13.37%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
772
10.07%
Total 16+ residents: 7,667

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,393
35.93%
Owns with a mortgage
1,297
33.45%
Private landlord or letting agency
600
15.48%
Social rents from council
379
9.78%
Other social rented
115
2.97%
Total households: 3,877

Property prices in Quinton Ridgacre

Median price£272,000
Price per sq ft£280
Sales (last 12 months)78
Typical range (middle 50%)£234K – £325K

Based on 78 recent sales, the median property price is £272,000 (about £280 per square foot) in Quinton Ridgacre area, with individual transactions ranging from £33,500 up to £470,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Quinton Ridgacre over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached10£364,750£316
Semi-Detached49£275,000£280
Terraced17£250,000£276
Flats2£134,000£149

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Quinton Ridgacre

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Quinton Ridgacre.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£220,000£111,000£161,500£160,500
2017£224,500£96,225£176,950£157,000
2018£285,000£88,500£190,000£142,500
2019£262,500£80,500£200,000£174,650
2020£322,000£105,000£220,000£192,500
2021£265,000£115,000£221,000£193,000
2022£291,250£127,500£246,500£223,500
2023£320,000£142,000£250,000£222,750
2024£323,000£175,000£255,000£238,000
2025£364,750£148,000£268,000£229,000
2026£403,000£120,000£257,250£268,250
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Quinton Ridgacre.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Quinton Ridgacre.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£222£119£192£181
2017£224£126£197£185
2018£281£139£216£179
2019£257£147£224£205
2020£280£130£232£217
2021£299£141£248£232
2022£293£162£272£242
2023£327£163£272£253
2024£289£160£278£268
2025£372£190£279£252
2026£265£149£280£335
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Quinton Ridgacre.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Quinton Ridgacre 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.

Frequently asked questions about Quinton Ridgacre

Is Quinton Ridgacre safe?

Quinton Ridgacre records about 76 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 Quinton Ridgacre?

The median sale price in Quinton Ridgacre is £272,000 (about £280 per square foot) based on 78 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Quinton Ridgacre?

Quinton Ridgacre has 4 primary schools (4 Good) and 1 secondary school (1 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Quinton Ridgacre?

Quinton Ridgacre scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Quinton Ridgacre sits around rank 15,625 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 Quinton Ridgacre?

The average household income in Quinton Ridgacre is around £55,415 per year, and 12% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

All postcodesin Quinton Ridgacre

B321JE

Worlds End Avenue

B321AD

Hagley Road West

B322SD

Gorsy Road

B321JD

Worlds End Lane

B321PB

Pitman Road

B321PU

Ridgacre Lane

B321PG

Quinton Road West

B321NT

Upper Meadow Road

B321PH

Quinton Road West

B321QN

Ridgacre Road

B329GS

Ridgacre Road

B329LA

Ridgacre Road

B322RE

Quinton Road West

B322SN

Worlds End Lane

B322XQ

Ridgacre Road

B321EU

Trevanie Avenue

B321RJ

Dwellings Lane

B321NJ

Glyn Farm Road

B321RB

Oak Leasow

B321JX

Worlds End Lane

B321QR

Highfield Lane

B321DS

Clydesdale Road

B321AW

Quinton

B321BJ

Samuels Road

B322RG

Mayswood Grove

B321EZ

Whitley Court Road

B170ZX

Ridgacre Road

B321RG

Tanglewood Close

B322SL

Brookmans Avenue

B321QD

Ridgacre Lane

B321QS

St Davids Drive

B322RA

Lygon Grove

B321QY

Stourton Road

B322SJ

Gorsy Road

B321HN

Clive Road

B321HE

Grayswood Park Road

B322SF

Edison Grove

B329LZ

Ridgacre Road

B321DX

Wilmington Road

B322UD

Quinton Lane

B322SE

Rennie Grove

B321JS

Ridgacre Road

B321DA

Edenhall Road

B321QE

Quinton Road West

B321AY

Meadow Road

B321BG

Chichester Drive

B321EY

Whitley Court Road

B329JS

Quinton

B321PT

Ridgacre Lane

B329ND

Ridgacre Road

B321EL

Ridgacre Lane

B322SQ

Edison Grove

B321QB

Ridgacre Lane

B321JT

Worlds End Lane

B321PE

Bramcote Road

B321ES

Ridgacre Lane

B321JG

Quinton Lane

B321NL

Glyn Farm Road

B321DG

Lyncourt Grove

B321BA

Meadow Road

B322RB

Pinner Grove

B321AR

Ridgacre Road West

B321PA

Pitman Road

B321DT

Clydesdale Road

B321EG

Ridgacre Road

B322RL

Quinton Road West

B321JH

Quinton Lane

B329HU

Ridgacre Road

B321LS

Wedgewood Road

B321LU

Faraday Avenue

B322AA

Hagley Road West

B321RA

Little Park

B322QB

Quinton Road West

B321PY

Ridgacre Lane

B321NN

Glynside Avenue

B321BY

Hagley Road West

B329JR

Quinton

B321NA

Quinton Road West

B321QL

Ridgacre Road

B321PF

Plimsoll Grove

B321BL

Jackson Way

B321QT

Highfield Lane

B321JR

Ridgacre Road

B329HP

Ridgacre Road

B322RJ

Quinton Road West

B321AE

Village Mews

B321QJ

Ridgacre Road

B321DR

Conway Avenue

B321HA

Grayswood Park Road

B329GP

Ridgacre Road

B322RH

Quinton Road West

B321BB

Chichester Drive

B178EW

Ridgacre Road

B321JP

Faraday Avenue

B321JU

Worlds End Lane

B321DJ

Hagley Road West

B321RZ

Four Acres

B321BP

Chichester Drive

B321BF

The Green

B321BE

Clay Drive