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Quinton Ridgacre

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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 moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 76 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 12.3% 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 5,180.0 per km2.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
76
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
12.3%
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

Based on 79 recent sales, the median property price is £270,000 in Quinton Ridgacre area, with individual transactions ranging from £33,500 up to £470,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Quinton Ridgacre in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, median price per square metre, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Quinton Ridgacre over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached8£364,750£3,398
Flats2£134,000£1,600
Semi-Detached54£268,000£2,990
Terraced15£250,000£2,893

10 years median price trend in Quinton Ridgacre

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Quinton Ridgacre.

All postcodes in Quinton Ridgacre

B321LL

Higgins Lane

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/07/2026.