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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 average crime levels, with around 118 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.2× the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. 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 £48,951 per year. The median sale price in Rubery & Rednal is £225,000 (around £265 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £190,000 and £262,500. There are 6 schools in Rubery & Rednal: 5 primary (1 Outstanding and 4 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 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

Median price: £225,000
Price per sq ft: £265
Sales (last 12 months): 115
Typical range (middle 50%): £190K – £263K

Based on 115 recent sales, the median property price is £225,000 (about £265 per square foot) in Rubery & Rednal area, with individual transactions ranging from £57,500 up to £539,000.

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 & Rednal over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached8£420,000£356
Semi-Detached56£242,000£279
Terraced35£205,000£255
Flats16£82,500£187

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Rubery & Rednal

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Rubery & Rednal.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£190,000£68,975£144,000£134,000
2017£275,000£81,250£159,950£143,000
2018£362,000£80,000£165,000£153,250
2019£311,000£83,500£170,000£155,000
2020£380,000£82,000£180,000£165,500
2021£335,000£90,000£185,000£165,000
2022£323,500£90,000£210,500£195,000
2023£450,000£90,000£220,000£210,000
2024£308,750£78,000£213,000£210,000
2025£397,500£76,000£230,000£202,000
2026£320,000£85,000£244,500£212,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Rubery & Rednal.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Rubery & Rednal.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£249£141£163£185
2017£279£144£185£183
2018£540£154£197£184
2019£267£132£198£186
2020£303£159£213£214
2021£356£173£223£201
2022£379£141£246£242
2023£298£141£264£245
2024£326£148£273£268
2025£370£163£276£249
2026£390£199£286£252
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Rubery & Rednal.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Birmingham district.

Band A£1,575
Band B£1,838
Band C£2,100
Band D£2,363
Band E£2,888
Band F£3,413
Band G£3,938
Band H£4,726

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 & Rednal ward.

Local councillors

Rebecca Michelle Waters

Rubery & Rednal - Elected 7 May 2026

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