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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 88 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
88
Deprivation level
9/10
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
51.33(+33%)
Vehicle crime
8.22(+26%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.22(+13%)
Anti-social behaviour
5.66(-47%)
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 65 recent sales, the median property price is £210,000 in Shard End & Kingfisher area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £295,000.

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, median price per square metre, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Shard End & Kingfisher over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached1£295,000£2,706
Flats7£120,000£2,017
Semi-Detached13£212,000£2,824
Terraced44£211,250£2,732

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

B347ND

Budbrooke Grove

B347RS

Ryton Grove

B347ER

Shard End

B347HL

Enford Close

B347HF

Aintree Grove

B333GB

Glebe Farm & Tile Cross

B347HH

Longshaw Grove

B347AL

Gorsefield Road

B347NE

Longmeadow Crescent

B347HP

Brownfield Road

B347LT

Melbourne Road

B347EB

Brownfield Road

B347LL

Hall Hays Road

B347JP

Kitsland Road

B347JQ

Brinklow Croft

B347DT

Turnley Road

B347RD

Packington Avenue

B347QX

Tanglewood Close

B347NN

Gilwell Road

B347DN

Timberley Lane

B347BU

Parkhall Croft

B333FA

Kitts Green Road

B347RN

Brookbank Avenue

B347RX

Packington Avenue

B347AN

Gorsefield Road

B339HP

Crossfield Road

B346TU

Clunbury Croft

B347NQ

Longmeadow Crescent

B347DP

Turnley Road

B347EQ

Thistledown Road

B347NB

Brittan Close

B347DS

Hollyberry Croft

B347RJ

Bradley Road

B347AT

The Shardway

B347EH

Timberley Lane

B347PZ

Lillington Grove

B347LG

Kitsland Road

B347RG

Shard End Crescent

B347DR

Turnley Road

B347LH

Hall Hays Road

B333EZ

Kitts Green Road

B347LS

Maitland Drive

B347NG

Longmeadow Crescent

B346UB

Old Forest Way

B347EN

Timberley Lane

B347PD

Spondon Grove

B347SW

Horne Way

B347PS

Freasley Road

B347QE

Nearmoor Road

B347HN

Hurst Lane

B347PB

Packington Avenue

B347LF

Ayres Close

B347JL

Berrowside Road

B347BT

Old Croft Lane

B347ED

Timberley Lane

B347QL

Freasley Road

B347RB

Packington Avenue

B347RL

Bradley Road

B347RP

Alderpits Road

B333FE

Kitts Green Road

B347QD

Nearmoor Road

B347NH

Longmeadow Crescent

B347PA

Walsham Croft

B347AX

Coneyford Road

B333FP

Kitts Green Road

B347JG

Princethorpe Close

B347HS

Hurst Lane

B347RR

Alderpits Road

B347JA

Alderpits Road

B333FJ

Glebe Farm & Tile Cross

B347DU

Timberley Lane

B347QF

Nearmoor Road

B347JD

Eathorpe Close

B347RE

Shard End Crescent

B347LN

Hall Hays Road

B347PY

Hillstone Road

B347AE

Shard End Crescent

B347LA

Longmeadow Crescent

B347LD

Berrowside Road

B347LB

Longmeadow Crescent

B347EE

Thistledown Road

B347HE

Hurst Lane

B347DX

Brownfield Road

B347JB

Brandon Place

B347SN

Kendrick Avenue

B333EN

Kitts Green Road

B347LP

Canberra Gardens

B347EJ

Timberley Croft

B347PT

Pithall Road

B347JE

Brookbank Avenue

B347NS

York Crescent

B347LJ

Kitsland Road

B347EP

Timberley Lane

B347JY

Kitsland Road

B347AB

Shard End Crescent

B347RU

Packington Avenue

B333FD

Kitts Green Road

B347JF

Sambourne Drive

B347QB

Nearmoor Road

B347NA

Kitsland Road

Data Sources

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