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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 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£270,000
Price per sq ft£280
Sales (last 12 months)89
Typical range (middle 50%)£228K – £320K

Based on 89 recent sales, the median property price is £270,000 (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
Detached12£338,500£324
Semi-Detached54£270,000£280
Terraced20£241,500£269
Flats3£148,000£167

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£352,000£148,000£268,000£229,000
2026£364,000£135,000£264,750£257,500
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£349£190£279£252
2026£273£167£287£285
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.