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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 moderate crime levels, with around 118 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. 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 5 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 4,626.0 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

Based on 109 recent sales, the median property price is £206,000 in Shard End area, with individual transactions ranging from £58,500 up to £301,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Shard End 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 over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached1£295,000
Semi-Detached18£212,000
Flats9£120,000
Terraced81£210,000

10 years median price trend in Shard End

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

All postcodes in Shard End

B346HN

Cole Hall Lane

B346RB

Schoolacre Road

B346TJ

Cherry Lea

B347DR

Turnley Road

B347HR

Hurst Lane

B347PZ

Lillington Grove

B347SG

Kendrick Avenue

B346LA

Heathway Close

B346TF

Ankermoor Close

B346TH

Copplestone Close

B346TZ

Barlands Croft

B347DU

Timberley Lane

B347EA

Brownfield Road

B347LG

Kitsland Road

B347PA

Walsham Croft

B347PY

Hillstone Road

B346SR

Fennel Croft

B347AT

The Shardway

B347JG

Princethorpe Close

B347SN

Kendrick Avenue

B347ER

Shard End

B347JA

Alderpits Road

B346PT

Hernefield Road

B346PU

Cat Lane

B346SJ

School Lane

B346TG

The Hedgings

B347AL

Gorsefield Road

B347EF

Thistledown Road

B347HL

Enford Close

B346TN

Appledorne Gardens

B346TQ

Lingfield Gardens

B347AS

The Timber Way

B347DA

Old Croft Lane

B347EN

Timberley Lane

B347HS

Hurst Lane

B347JQ

Brinklow Croft

B347LH

Hall Hays Road

B347NQ

Longmeadow Crescent

B347PP

Pithall Road

B347QG

Combrook Green

B347EJ

Timberley Croft

B346RZ

Pear Tree Road

B347DP

Turnley Road

B347HF

Aintree Grove

B347LD

Berrowside Road

B347LN

Hall Hays Road

B347ND

Budbrooke Grove

B347QZ

Bramblewoods

B347SP

Kendrick Avenue

B347LR

Freemantle Drive

B346PX

The Oaks

B346TE

Old Forest Way

B347HJ

Rushwick Croft

B346QY

Moorfield Road

B347AD

Shard End Crescent

B347AE

Shard End Crescent

B347LJ

Kitsland Road

B347NJ

Longmeadow Crescent

B347PB

Packington Avenue

B347AQ

All Saints Square

B347BA

Shustoke Road

B347JP

Kitsland Road

B346QT

Hartshill Road

B346QU

Heath Way

B347NF

Lomond Close

B347NP

Rowington Road

B347PN

Packington Avenue

B346RQ

Polesworth Grove

B346TB

Shepherds Standing

B347BU

Parkhall Croft

B347HH

Longshaw Grove

B347LP

Canberra Gardens

B347PT

Pithall Road

B347QA

Freasley Road

B347QL

Freasley Road

B346TL

Brook Meadow Road

B346RD

Bridgeford Road

B346RY

Pear Tree Road

B346SA

Brownfield Road

B347DZ

Hawcroft Grove

B347NR

School Drive

B347RD

Packington Avenue

B347SF

Lamb Close

B347AP

Gorsefield Road

B346RH

Heath Way

B347EP

Timberley Lane

B347BT

Old Croft Lane

B347JY

Kitsland Road

B347JB

Brandon Place

B346PN

Hernefield Road

B346QP

Brook Meadow Road

B346QX

Hartshill Road

B346SE

Brownfield Road

B347DX

Brownfield Road

B347RE

Shard End Crescent

B347BP

Heath Way

B346PP

Southwood Avenue

B346SB

Brownfield Road

B347AB

Shard End Crescent

B347EB

Brownfield Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.