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About

Rubery North is a residential ward situated on the western edge of the Bromsgrove district, bordering the city of Birmingham. The area is characterised by a mix of housing types, including interwar semi-detached homes and more modern developments. Its landscape is marked by the presence of the Lickey Hills, with a portion of this large country park falling within the ward's boundaries, providing accessible green space and woodland walks for residents.

The ward is served by local shops and amenities along the New Road corridor. A notable local landmark is the former Rubery Owen factory site, which has undergone significant redevelopment into housing, reflecting the area's industrial past. Public transport links, including bus services, connect Rubery North to both Bromsgrove town centre and Birmingham, supporting its role as a commuter settlement within the wider region.

Area overview

On average Rubery North has low deprivation and average crime levels, with around 82 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 15% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. Approximately 4.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Rubery North is £54,644 per year. Rubery North is home to around 3,095 people, with a population density of about 2,591.3 per km².

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
82
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
4.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Rubery North Population
3,095
Population density
2,591.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Shoplifting
40.06(+360%)
Violence and sexual offences
32.31(-17%)
Anti-social behaviour
27.46(+155%)
Public order
11.95(+97%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.37(+29%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
2,888
93.4%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
39
1.26%
Other White
28
0.91%
Irish
27
0.87%
White and Asian (mixed)
21
0.68%
Total population: 3,092

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
697
27.3%
Level 3 (A level)
494
19.35%
No qualifications
411
16.1%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
391
15.32%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
303
11.87%
Total 16+ residents: 2,553

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
622
48.14%
Owns with a mortgage
488
37.77%
Private landlord or letting agency
111
8.59%
Other social rented
36
2.79%
Shared ownership
14
1.08%
Total households: 1,292

Property prices in Rubery North

Median price£290,000
Price per sq ft£292
Sales (last 12 months)29
Typical range (middle 50%)£238K – £330K

Based on 29 recent sales, the median property price is £290,000 (about £292 per square foot) in Rubery North area, with individual transactions ranging from £165,000 up to £485,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Rubery North over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached4£380,000£272
Terraced8£272,500£302
Semi-Detached17£255,000£283

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Rubery North

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Rubery North.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£285,000£191,500£193,500
2017£268,000£220,000£182,500
2018£211,250£175,000
2019£350,000£211,000£180,000
2020£400,000£234,500£195,500
2021£320,000£235,500£195,000
2022£345,000£267,000£255,000
2023£350,000£272,500£245,000
2024£306,250£280,000£220,000
2025£297,500£290,000£295,000
2026£380,000£237,500£272,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Rubery North.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Rubery North.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£187£185£207
2017£224£216£204
2018£227£227
2019£219£227£245
2020£214£245£204
2021£258£249£249
2022£313£295£285
2023£262£282£294
2024£279£290£255
2025£289£283£297
2026£272£343£305
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Rubery North.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Rubery North in the last year.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Bromsgrove district.

Band A£1,652
Band B£1,928
Band C£2,203
Band D£2,479
Band E£3,029
Band F£3,580
Band G£4,131
Band H£4,957

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local government

Elected councillors for Rubery North ward.

Local councillors

Peter Michael McDonald

Rubery North - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Frequently asked questions about Rubery North

Is Rubery North safe?

Rubery North records about 82 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Rubery North?

The median sale price in Rubery North is £290,000 (about £292 per square foot) based on 29 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

How deprived is Rubery North?

Rubery North scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Rubery North sits around rank 24,329 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 Rubery North?

The average household income in Rubery North is around £54,644 per year, and 4% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Rubery North?

Rubery North is represented by 1 elected councillor: Peter Michael McDonald (Labour Party).