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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

B347QG

Combrook Green

B347AA

Shard End Crescent

B347AY

Coneyford Road

B347NJ

Longmeadow Crescent

B347LE

Farmoor Grove

B347HT

Brownfield Road

B347HX

Brownfield Road

B347HR

Hurst Lane

B347QH

Freasley Road

B347RT

Packington Avenue

B347HJ

Rushwick Croft

B347EF

Thistledown Road

B333FH

Kitts Green Road

B347QA

Freasley Road

B347RA

Packington Avenue

B347BS

Old Croft Lane

B347RH

Packington Avenue

B347PR

Pithall Road

B347NF

Lomond Close

B347PP

Pithall Road

B347SP

Kendrick Avenue

B347AR

The Shardway

B347LU

Sydney Way

B333EY

Kitts Green Road

B347LR

Freemantle Drive

B347HU

Brownfield Road

B347NP

Rowington Road

B347QY

Packington Avenue

B347QZ

Bramblewoods

B333EX

Kitts Green Road

B339QS

Kitts Green Road

B346SP

Pencroft Road

B347EG

Thistledown Road

B347NL

Longmeadow Crescent

B347HG

Milsom Grove

B347HY

Brownfield Road

B347NR

School Drive

B347PN

Packington Avenue

Data Sources

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