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Rubery North

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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 moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 77 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. 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
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
77
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

Violence and sexual offences
37.8(-1%)
Shoplifting
30.69(+251%)
Anti-social behaviour
27.46(+142%)
Public order
9.05(+49%)
Vehicle crime
7.11(+8%)
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

Based on 22 recent sales, the median property price is £291,750 in Rubery North area, with individual transactions ranging from £185,000 up to £390,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Rubery North 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 Rubery North over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached4£297,500
Semi-Detached14£277,500
Terraced4£297,500

10 years median price trend in Rubery North

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Rubery North.

Data Sources

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