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Rubery & Rednal

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About

Rubery & Rednal is situated in the southwestern part of Birmingham, bordering the Worcestershire countryside. The area is primarily residential, characterised by a mix of post-war housing estates and older terraced homes. Its landscape is defined by the Lickey Hills, a prominent ridge of woodland and heathland that forms a significant green space. This topography creates a clear distinction from the more urbanised central areas of the city.

The ward is well-connected by major roads like the A38, facilitating travel into Birmingham and towards Bromsgrove. Local centres along the Bristol Road South provide essential retail and services for residents. A notable local landmark is the Cofton Church, a medieval building with origins dating back to the 12th century, situated near the historic hamlet of Cofton Hackett. The area maintains a practical, community-focused atmosphere.

Area overview

On average Rubery & Rednal has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 118 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 26.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Rubery & Rednal is £48,971 per year. There are 7 schools in Rubery & Rednal: 5 primary (1 Outstanding and 4 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Rubery & Rednal is home to around 10,319 people, with a population density of about 5,038.1 per km2.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
118
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
26.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Rubery & Rednal Population
10,319
Population density
5,038.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
61.54(+59%)
Anti-social behaviour
16.28(+51%)
Shoplifting
13.95(+60%)
Vehicle crime
10.27(+58%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.98(+37%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
8,414
81.53%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
372
3.6%
African
285
2.76%
Caribbean
261
2.53%
Other White
180
1.74%
Total population: 10,320

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,963
24.42%
No qualifications
1,736
21.59%
Level 3 (A level)
1,503
18.7%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,282
15.95%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
927
11.53%
Total 16+ residents: 8,039

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,330
29.95%
Owns outright
1,220
27.47%
Social rents from council
818
18.42%
Private landlord or letting agency
652
14.68%
Other social rented
287
6.46%
Total households: 4,441

Property prices in Rubery & Rednal

Based on 117 recent sales, the median property price is £225,000 in Rubery & Rednal area, with individual transactions ranging from £57,500 up to £539,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

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

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

Median sale price, median price per square metre, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Rubery & Rednal over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached7£450,000£3,750
Flats18£82,500£2,034
Semi-Detached59£237,500£3,021
Terraced33£206,000£2,692

10 years median price trend in Rubery & Rednal

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

All postcodes in Rubery & Rednal

B458RE

Ryde Park Road

B459RN

Rubery Farm Grove

B458XR

Cofton Court

B458DX

Leach Green Lane

B458XU

Knowle Close

B459SH

Rubery Lane South

B459NB

Newey Close

B459XS

Bristol Road South

B459RD

Ashill Road

B459PU

Kendal Rise Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/07/2026.