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Shard End & Kingfisher

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About

Shard End and Kingfisher form a residential district in northeast Birmingham, bordered by the River Cole. The area is characterised by post-war housing estates, local shopping parades, and numerous green spaces. It is served by several primary schools and community facilities, creating a functional neighbourhood. The layout is largely defined by the circular Shard End Crescent and the main arterial roads connecting to the wider city.

The Kingfisher Country Park is a significant local resource, providing extensive walking routes along the river valley and through its woodlands. This large green corridor offers a contrast to the surrounding urban housing. The area also contains several smaller recreation grounds and allotment sites, supporting local leisure and activity.

Area overview

On average Shard End & Kingfisher has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 87 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 34.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Shard End & Kingfisher is £40,903 per year. There are 4 schools in Shard End & Kingfisher: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Shard End & Kingfisher is home to around 7,423 people, with a population density of about 3,813.7 per km2.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
87
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
34.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Shard End & Kingfisher Population
7,423
Population density
3,813.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
50.79(+33%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.35(+16%)
Vehicle crime
7.95(+21%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.47(-43%)
Public order
4.31(-29%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,550
74.76%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
382
5.15%
Pakistani
282
3.8%
Caribbean
231
3.11%
Other White
230
3.1%
Total population: 7,424

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
1,650
29.27%
Level 4+ (Degree)
1,001
17.75%
Level 3 (A level)
969
17.19%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
933
16.55%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
681
12.08%
Total 16+ residents: 5,638

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
863
27.99%
Owns with a mortgage
822
26.66%
Owns outright
683
22.15%
Private landlord or letting agency
344
11.16%
Other social rented
233
7.56%
Total households: 3,083

Property prices in Shard End & Kingfisher

Based on 61 recent sales, the median property price is £210,000 in Shard End & Kingfisher area, with individual transactions ranging from £38,000 up to £301,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Shard End & Kingfisher 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 Shard End & Kingfisher over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats4£91,000
Semi-Detached19£223,000
Terraced38£202,500

10 years median price trend in Shard End & Kingfisher

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Shard End & Kingfisher.

All postcodes in Shard End & Kingfisher

B347NF

Lomond Close

B347DX

Brownfield Road

B333EN

Kitts Green Road

B347RE

Shard End Crescent

B347AN

Gorsefield Road

B347AX

Coneyford Road

B347DS

Hollyberry Croft

B347DT

Turnley Road

B347RN

Brookbank Avenue

B347PD

Spondon Grove

B347RS

Ryton Grove

B339QS

Kitts Green Road

B347AA

Shard End Crescent

B347EE

Thistledown Road

B347HN

Hurst Lane

B347JD

Eathorpe Close

B347NS

York Crescent

B347QX

Tanglewood Close

B347QH

Freasley Road

B347RJ

Bradley Road

B347RP

Alderpits Road

B347BT

Old Croft Lane

B347NE

Longmeadow Crescent

B347RR

Alderpits Road

B347LE

Farmoor Grove

B347JB

Brandon Place

B347LT

Melbourne Road

B347NN

Gilwell Road

B347DN

Timberley Lane

B347JE

Brookbank Avenue

B347RL

Bradley Road

B347HY

Brownfield Road

B347LB

Longmeadow Crescent

B347LF

Ayres Close

B347NB

Brittan Close

B347RT

Packington Avenue

B347ED

Timberley Lane

B347HU

Brownfield Road

B347LS

Maitland Drive

B347RU

Packington Avenue

B347BS

Old Croft Lane

B347RG

Shard End Crescent

B346UB

Old Forest Way

B347NA

Kitsland Road

B347SW

Horne Way

B346TU

Clunbury Croft

B347AY

Coneyford Road

B347RX

Packington Avenue

B347JL

Berrowside Road

B347JY

Kitsland Road

B347NG

Longmeadow Crescent

B347HE

Hurst Lane

B347RB

Packington Avenue

B347EG

Thistledown Road

B347HG

Milsom Grove

B347HT

Brownfield Road

B347EP

Timberley Lane

B347QD

Nearmoor Road

B347RH

Packington Avenue

B347LA

Longmeadow Crescent

B347NH

Longmeadow Crescent

B347EQ

Thistledown Road

B347QE

Nearmoor Road

B347QF

Nearmoor Road

B347JF

Sambourne Drive

B347RA

Packington Avenue

B347HP

Brownfield Road

B347LU

Sydney Way

B333GB

Glebe Farm & Tile Cross

B347DR

Turnley Road

B347HR

Hurst Lane

B347PZ

Lillington Grove

B347DU

Timberley Lane

B347LG

Kitsland Road

B347PA

Walsham Croft

B347PY

Hillstone Road

B347SN

Kendrick Avenue

B347AT

The Shardway

B347ER

Shard End

B347JA

Alderpits Road

B347JG

Princethorpe Close

B347AL

Gorsefield Road

B347HL

Enford Close

B347EF

Thistledown Road

B347PP

Pithall Road

B347EJ

Timberley Croft

B347EN

Timberley Lane

B347JQ

Brinklow Croft

B347QG

Combrook Green

B347HS

Hurst Lane

B347LH

Hall Hays Road

B347NQ

Longmeadow Crescent

B347LR

Freemantle Drive

B347QZ

Bramblewoods

B347SP

Kendrick Avenue

B347DP

Turnley Road

B347HF

Aintree Grove

B347LD

Berrowside Road

B347LN

Hall Hays Road

B347ND

Budbrooke Grove

Data Sources

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