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About

Rubery East is a residential area located in southwest Birmingham, near the border with Worcestershire. The area is primarily made up of suburban housing, with a mix of detached, semi-detached, and terraced homes. It sits close to the M5 motorway, providing easy access to Birmingham city centre and nearby towns like Bromsgrove and Redditch.

Local amenities include shops, schools, and parks, catering to everyday needs. Rubery East is bordered by green spaces such as Cofton Park and the Lickey Hills, offering outdoor recreation. Public transport links include bus routes connecting to Birmingham and surrounding areas. The area has a quiet, community-focused atmosphere while remaining well-connected for commuters.

Area overview

On average Rubery East has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 108 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 13.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Rubery East is £41,900 per year. There are 4 schools in Rubery East: 2 primary (1 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate

8/10

Crimes per 1k residents

108

Deprivation level

8/10

Income level

5/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Rubery East Population

6,848

Population density

4,226.6 per km²

Demographics

British

5,621

82.15%

White and Black Caribbean (mixed)

227

3.32%

Caribbean

170

2.48%

African

146

2.13%

Other White

112

1.64%

Total population: 6,842

Housing

Owns with a mortgage

1,022

35.88%

Owns outright

902

31.67%

Private landlord or letting agency

424

14.89%

Social rents from council

307

10.78%

Other social rented

3.3%

Total households: 2,848

Property prices in Rubery East

Based on 91 recent sales, the median property price is £215,000 in Rubery East area, with individual transactions ranging from £55,000 up to £525,750.

Price distribution per property type (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 Rubery East over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	13	£365,000	£180,600	£275,000	£405,000	£522,300
Flats	20	£95,000	£58,325	£66,500	£137,000	£158,675
Semi-Detached	33	£232,000	£145,000	£210,000	£275,000	£372,800
Terraced	25	£210,000	£169,600	£192,500	£248,000	£275,200

10 years median price trend in Rubery East

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

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