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About

Shard End ward is situated in the northeast of Birmingham, bordering the districts of Castle Bromwich and Kitts Green. The area is primarily residential, characterised by a mix of post-war housing estates and more modern developments. Its layout includes several local parks and green corridors, with Shard End Park and the connected Plants Brook offering recreational space. The ward is served by local shopping parades along Packington Avenue and Shard End Crescent, providing essential amenities for the community.

The area's landscape is notably shaped by the presence of the former Shard End Hall estate grounds, which now form a significant part of the local parkland. A specific local feature is the historic, brick-built Clock Tower, a remnant of the old hall, which stands as a focal point within the park. Residential streets are generally quiet, with good transport links via the A47, connecting the ward to Birmingham city centre and wider motorway networks.

Area overview

On average Shard End has very high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 118 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.2× the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. Approximately 40.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Shard End is £40,079 per year. There are 4 schools in Shard End: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 4 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Shard End is home to around 12,325 people, with a population density of about 4,626 per km².

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
118
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
40.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Shard End Population
12,325
Population density
4,626 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
66.77(+73%)
Vehicle crime
11.28(+73%)
Criminal damage and arson
10.55(+45%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.98(-35%)
Public order
6.82(+13%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
8,948
72.6%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
603
4.89%
Pakistani
556
4.51%
Caribbean
413
3.35%
Other White
413
3.35%
Total population: 12,325

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
2,768
29.52%
Level 4 qualifications or above
1,683
17.95%
Level 3 (A level)
1,559
16.63%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,522
16.23%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,139
12.15%
Total 16+ residents: 9,377

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
1,707
32.42%
Owns with a mortgage
1,256
23.85%
Owns outright
1,103
20.95%
Private landlord or letting agency
593
11.26%
Other social rented
398
7.56%
Total households: 5,266

Property prices in Shard End

Median price£205,500
Price per sq ft£240
Sales (last 12 months)110
Typical range (middle 50%)£180K – £229K

Based on 110 recent sales, the median property price is £205,500 (about £240 per square foot) in Shard End area, with individual transactions ranging from £58,500 up to £295,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Shard End over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached1£295,000£251
Semi-Detached19£212,000£262
Terraced79£208,000£241
Flats11£121,000£200

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Shard End

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Shard End.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£238,000£66,250£126,000£130,000
2017£176,000£85,500£150,000£139,975
2018£225,000£86,250£153,000£148,000
2019£192,500£87,500£167,950£155,000
2020£227,500£105,750£165,000£162,000
2021£250,000£109,500£184,000£170,000
2022£285,000£108,000£189,500£190,500
2023£282,500£107,500£215,000£195,000
2024£270,000£117,250£211,500£200,000
2025£295,000£122,500£213,000£200,000
2026—£121,000£180,000£218,750
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Shard End.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Shard End.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£120£119£116£153
2017£177£136£167£157
2018£243£158£180£166
2019£221£122£188£175
2020£255£185£193£183
2021£298£181£220£187
2022£236£155£230£214
2023£265£176£250£224
2024£348£182£235£230
2025£251£207£259£241
2026—£187£226£243
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Shard End.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Shard End in the last year.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Birmingham district.

Band A£1,575
Band B£1,838
Band C£2,100
Band D£2,363
Band E£2,888
Band F£3,413
Band G£3,938
Band H£4,726

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local government

Elected councillors for Shard End ward.

Local councillors

Alan Feeney

Shard End - Elected 7 May 2026

Reform UK

Frequently asked questions about Shard End

Is Shard End safe?

Shard End records about 118 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Shard End?

The median sale price in Shard End is £205,500 (about £240 per square foot) based on 110 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Shard End?

Shard End has 4 primary schools (4 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Shard End?

Shard End scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Shard End sits around rank 2,697 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 Shard End?

The average household income in Shard End is around £40,079 per year, and 40% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Shard End?

Shard End is represented by 1 elected councillor: Alan Feeney (Reform UK).

All postcodesin Shard End

B346RE

Hartshill Road

B347PS

Freasley Road

B347PP

Pithall Road

B347EP

Timberley Lane

B347RB

Packington Avenue

B347RG

Shard End Crescent

B346TA

Woodstile Way

B346SG

Heath Way

B347LU

Sydney Way

B347HX

Brownfield Road

B347HP

Brownfield Road

B346QW

Heath Way

B347LG

Kitsland Road

B347SD

Kendrick Avenue

B346TQ

Lingfield Gardens

B346SJ

School Lane

B347NE

Longmeadow Crescent

B347ND

Budbrooke Grove

B347AQ

All Saints Square

B347LJ

Kitsland Road

B347LS

Maitland Drive

B346TE

Old Forest Way

B347SQ

Roebuck Close

B347NA

Kitsland Road

B347JF

Sambourne Drive

B347QG

Combrook Green

B347AY

Coneyford Road

B347DS

Hollyberry Croft

B347RA

Packington Avenue

B347BP

Heath Way

B346TS

Wincrest Way

B346SS

Pencroft Road

B347LB

Longmeadow Crescent

B346TX

Wheldrake Avenue

B347RD

Packington Avenue

B347HR

Hurst Lane

B347JG

Princethorpe Close

B347NP

Rowington Road

B347AP

Gorsefield Road

B347LA

Longmeadow Crescent

B347NH

Longmeadow Crescent

B347BY

Old Croft Lane

B346SR

Fennel Croft

B347AX

Coneyford Road

B347SB

Panther Croft

B347QY

Packington Avenue

B347AZ

Shard End Crescent

B347BS

Old Croft Lane

B346RX

Heath Way

B347PZ

Lillington Grove

B346QS

Brook Meadow Road

B347SJ

Kendrick Avenue

B347EH

Timberley Lane

B346TN

Appledorne Gardens

B347DT

Turnley Road

B346RQ

Polesworth Grove

B346UH

Tyebeams

B346PN

Hernefield Road

B347SH

Bushman Way

B347RP

Alderpits Road

B347HU

Brownfield Road

B347SP

Kendrick Avenue

B347RJ

Bradley Road

B346SP

Pencroft Road

B346TY

Barlands Croft

B346UB

Old Forest Way

B346TP

Camrose Croft

B347BX

Old Croft Lane

B347BU

Parkhall Croft

B347SN

Kendrick Avenue

B346QX

Hartshill Road

B346PP

Southwood Avenue

B347RT

Packington Avenue

B346LA

Heathway Close

B346RB

Schoolacre Road

B346RJ

Heath Way

B347RN

Brookbank Avenue

B347DZ

Hawcroft Grove

B347LR

Freemantle Drive

B347AL

Gorsefield Road

B347HS

Hurst Lane

B347PN

Packington Avenue

B347ER

Shard End

B347QF

Nearmoor Road

B347DY

Brownfield Road

B346SB

Brownfield Road

B347RX

Packington Avenue

B347LD

Berrowside Road

B347DR

Turnley Road

B347PB

Packington Avenue

B347SW

Horne Way

B346TB

Shepherds Standing

B347DX

Brownfield Road

B346NE

Buckland End

B346SD

Glascote Grove

B347DU

Timberley Lane

B346RH

Heath Way

B347NF

Lomond Close

B346PX

The Oaks

B346PZ

Ravenall Close