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Rectory Park & New Hall Valley

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About

Rectory Park is a public green space in the Sutton Coldfield area, featuring open playing fields, wooded sections, and a children's playground. The park serves as a local recreation ground with paths for walking and cycling. It sits adjacent to residential streets and provides a straightforward, functional area for outdoor activity.

New Hall Valley is a designated local nature reserve directly to the west, centred on the Wigginsill Brook. Its landscape is characterised by meadows, woodland, and wetland habitats along the watercourse. The valley contains a preserved 16th-century timber-framed building known as New Hall Mill, a rare surviving example of a water-powered mill in the region.

Area overview

On average Rectory Park & New Hall Valley has moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 74 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 9.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Rectory Park & New Hall Valley is £63,547 per year. There are 2 schools in Rectory Park & New Hall Valley: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Rectory Park & New Hall Valley is home to around 7,931 people, with a population density of about 2,314.3 per km2.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
74
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
9.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Rectory Park & New Hall Valley Population
7,931
Population density
2,314.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
34.04(-11%)
Shoplifting
20.68(+136%)
Vehicle crime
10.34(+57%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.69(-32%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.57(+6%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,353
80.12%
Indian
300
3.78%
Other White
212
2.67%
Irish
145
1.83%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
135
1.7%
Total population: 7,929

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,762
41.94%
Level 3 (A level)
1,031
15.66%
No qualifications
925
14.05%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
851
12.92%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
568
8.63%
Total 16+ residents: 6,585

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,499
43.68%
Owns with a mortgage
1,188
34.62%
Private landlord or letting agency
398
11.6%
Social rents from council
158
4.6%
Other social rented
133
3.88%
Total households: 3,432

Property prices in Rectory Park & New Hall Valley

Based on 98 recent sales, the median property price is £392,500 in Rectory Park & New Hall Valley area, with individual transactions ranging from £57,500 up to £860,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Rectory Park & New Hall Valley in the last year.

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

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Rectory Park & New Hall Valley over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached45£478,000
Flats8£131,750
Semi-Detached28£347,750
Terraced17£265,000

10 years median price trend in Rectory Park & New Hall Valley

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Rectory Park & New Hall Valley.

All postcodes in Rectory Park & New Hall Valley

B762QJ

Walmley Road

B757EL

Vesey Way

B761NZ

Preston Avenue

B761SR

Juniper Close

B761NL

Allendale Road

B756ES

Whitehouse Crescent

B761BU

Retford Drive

B761HU

Darell Croft

B756AU

Bedford Drive

B756EW

Ashfurlong Crescent

B761FE

Retford Drive

B757TQ

North Drive

B761JW

Homewood Close

B756BG

Bedford Road

B756DX

Tamworth Road

B757DS

Mount View

B756BB

West View Court

B762QL

Cornfield Road

B756AX

Bedford Drive

B762PE

Sycamore Close

B757TF

South Drive

B761NP

Walmley Road

B762PF

Birch Close

B721JA

East View Road

B761PX

Walmley Road

B761LA

Musgrave Close

B761RE

Wylde Green Road

B757SF

Hollyfield Drive

B761DG

Retford Drive

B762PD

Holly Close

B762PQ

Elm Road

B721JZ

Shooters Hill

B756HD

Whitehouse Common Road

B757BN

Rectory Park Avenue

B757BU

Reddicap Trading Estate

B762PG

Oak Way

B756BL

Cotysmore Road

B756EN

Ashfurlong Crescent

B757DL

Arbour Drive

B757BE

Broomie Close

B761RJ

Wylde Green Road

B721JY

Shooters Hill

B761AG

Firbarn Close

B761EQ

Sir Alfreds Way

B761TE

Country Park View

B762QQ

Meadow Close

B757BL

Rectory Park Avenue

B762PA

Aspen Close

B762PY

Walmley Road

B756EH

Whitehouse Common Road

B756EU

Whitehouse Common Road

B762PP

Walmley Road

B756AL

Bedford Road

B761FT

Saveker Drive

B761DD

Eastbrook Close

B721JD

East View Road

B756AH

Bedford Road

B757AX

Coleshill Road

B757RR

Rectory Road

B761BP

Far Highfield

B762QP

Water Mill Crescent

B756AG

Garnett Drive

B756AP

Barnard Road

B757RX

Rectory Road

B761AN

Pakenham Drive

B761ND

Welcombe Drive

B761QT

Wylde Green Road

B757TH

East Rise

B761RH

Wylde Green Road

B761DQ

Crecy Close

B761NH

Crawford Road

B721HX

Shooters Hill

B721NB

The Green

B756AE

Bedford Road

B762QN

Water Mill Crescent

B756AW

Wheatmoor Rise

B761BN

Far Highfield

B757DF

Sutton Reddicap

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.