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About

Rubery South ward lies on the southwestern edge of the Bromsgrove district, bordering the city of Birmingham. The area is primarily residential, characterised by a mix of housing estates from different periods. It is situated along the A38, a major transport corridor providing a direct link to both Bromsgrove town centre and Birmingham. The local landscape includes wooded slopes and green spaces that form part of the wider Rubery and Frankley areas.

The ward contains several local shopping parades catering to daily needs, alongside community facilities like libraries and schools. A notable local landmark is the prominent Rubery Hill, which offers views across the surrounding region. Public transport connections are focused on bus services running along the main routes. The area maintains a distinct identity separate from the adjacent Birmingham suburbs, with its administrative and civic focus directed towards Bromsgrove.

Area overview

On average Rubery South has low deprivation and average crime levels, with around 94 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. Approximately 8.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Rubery South is £54,644 per year. There are 3 schools in Rubery South: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Rubery South is home to around 3,325 people, with a population density of about 1,023.8 per km².

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
94
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
8.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Rubery South Population
3,325
Population density
1,023.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
38.8(0%)
Shoplifting
37.29(+329%)
Anti-social behaviour
28.57(+165%)
Public order
12.33(+103%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.32(+28%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
3,037
91.28%
Irish
64
1.92%
Other White
45
1.35%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
39
1.17%
Indian
27
0.81%
Total population: 3,327

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
755
27.41%
Level 3 (A level)
533
19.35%
No qualifications
517
18.77%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
372
13.51%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
301
10.93%
Total 16+ residents: 2,754

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
639
45.61%
Owns with a mortgage
486
34.69%
Private landlord or letting agency
126
8.99%
Other social rented
87
6.21%
Social rents from council
37
2.64%
Total households: 1,401

Property prices in Rubery South

Median price£315,000
Price per sq ft£295
Sales (last 12 months)25
Typical range (middle 50%)£275K – £355K

Based on 25 recent sales, the median property price is £315,000 (about £295 per square foot) in Rubery South area, with individual transactions ranging from £85,000 up to £425,000.

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 South over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached2£394,000£408
Semi-Detached12£327,500£288
Terraced10£269,000£295
Flats1£85,000£105

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Rubery South

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Rubery South.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£275,000£103,500£167,000
2017£267,500£90,000£189,975£210,000
2018£282,500£197,500£190,000
2019£334,000£109,250£213,750£220,000
2020£327,500£96,000£226,000£211,000
2021£338,500£114,000£270,000£217,500
2022£387,475£120,000£262,500£277,500
2023£387,500£118,500£267,000£268,500
2024£400,000£123,750£277,500£266,000
2025£410,000£92,500£300,000£235,000
2026£342,500£295,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Rubery South.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Rubery South.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£232£146£210
2017£310£163£193£213
2018£251£215£198
2019£262£183£251£235
2020£251£165£236£222
2021£295£209£263£237
2022£318£194£262£264
2023£344£201£275£281
2024£347£217£302£275
2025£351£151£310£296
2026£277£295
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Rubery South.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Rubery South 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 South ward.

Local councillors

Esther Gray

Rubery South - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Frequently asked questions about Rubery South

Is Rubery South safe?

Rubery South records about 94 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 South?

The median sale price in Rubery South is £315,000 (about £295 per square foot) based on 25 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Rubery South?

Rubery South has 2 primary schools (1 Good) and 1 secondary school. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Rubery South?

Rubery South scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Rubery South sits around rank 22,785 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 South?

The average household income in Rubery South is around £54,644 per year, and 8% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Rubery South?

Rubery South is represented by 1 elected councillor: Esther Gray (Labour Party).

All postcodesin Rubery South

B459EX

Gunner Lane

B459QX

Valley Farm Road

B459JH

Belton Grove

B459LN

Belmont Road

B459JS

Library Way

B459JR

New Road

B459DN

Whetty Lane

B459AJ

New Road

B459EP

Gunner Lane

B459HT

Callowbrook Lane

B459DD

Graham Crescent

B459AA

Holywell Lane

B459LP

Beacon View

B459QW

Beacon Hill

B459AD

Holywell Lane

B459JA

New Road

B459DS

Coppice Close

B459JN

New Road

B459XT

Lander Close

B459XR

Beacon Hill

B459RA

Heather Drive

B459JT

New Road

B459QY

Bilberry Drive

B459DB

Leach Heath Lane

B459EJ

Holywell Lane

B459QN

Beacon Hill

B610QN

Birmingham Road

B459HY

New Road

B459LR

Rednal Hill Lane

B459DR

Whetty Lane

B459QT

Fairway Drive

B610QG

Redhill Lane

B459LW

Belmont Road

B459DH

Whetty Lane

B459XU

Stockhill Drive

B459DP

Birch Road

B459DF

Leach Heath Lane

B459EA

Maple Road

B459DX

Hazel Road

B459EH

Gannow Road

B459QL

Beacon Hill

B459JP

New Road

B459XN

Beacon Lane

B459QZ

Cottage Gardens

B610QQ

Redhill Lane

B610QF

Birmingham Road

B459JG

Beverley Road

B459EE

Chapelfield Mews

B459QP

Beacon Hill

B459DL

Whetty Lane

B459JF

Callowbridge Road

B459DT

Hazel Road

B459TR

Callowbrook Lane

B459DY

Hazel Road

B459DA

Beacon Close

B459JY

Callowbrook Lane

B459LA

Brookend Drive

B459BZ

Meadowfield Road

B459LJ

Rednal Hill Lane

B459TG

Callowbrook Lane

B459JW

New Road

B459EB

Maple Road

B459GB

Whitehouse Place

B459EG

Gannow Walk

B459EL

School Road

B459EY

Gunner Lane

B459HX

Callowbrook Lane

B459HZ

Callowbrook Lane

B459DQ

Eachway

B459DG

Eachway

B459HU

New Road

B459ED

Holmes Drive

B459BY

Meadowfield Road

B459QG

Shearwater Close

B459AB

Redhill Lane

B459JB

New Road

B459QR

Beacon Hill

B459DE

Leach Heath Lane

B459LL

Rednal Hill Lane

B459DJ

St Chads Road

B459QS

Fairway Drive

B459QU

Links Drive