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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

B333EY

Kitts Green Road

B347HJ

Rushwick Croft

B347AE

Shard End Crescent

B347LJ

Kitsland Road

B347NJ

Longmeadow Crescent

B339HP

Crossfield Road

B347PB

Packington Avenue

B347JP

Kitsland Road

B347NP

Rowington Road

B347PN

Packington Avenue

B347HH

Longshaw Grove

B347PT

Pithall Road

B347QL

Freasley Road

B347BU

Parkhall Croft

B347LP

Canberra Gardens

B347QA

Freasley Road

B333EX

Kitts Green Road

B347NR

School Drive

B347RD

Packington Avenue

B347AB

Shard End Crescent

B347EB

Brownfield Road

B346SP

Pencroft Road

B347EH

Timberley Lane

B347NL

Longmeadow Crescent

B347LL

Hall Hays Road

B347AR

The Shardway

B347HX

Brownfield Road

B347QY

Packington Avenue

B347QB

Nearmoor Road

B347PS

Freasley Road

B347PR

Pithall Road

B333EZ

Kitts Green Road

B333FA

Kitts Green Road

B333FD

Kitts Green Road

B333FE

Kitts Green Road

B333FH

Kitts Green Road

B333FJ

Glebe Farm & Tile Cross

B333FP

Kitts Green Road

Data Sources

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