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Shard End

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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

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All postcodesin Shard End

B347PX

Hillstone Road

B346TT

Blakewood Close

B346TF

Ankermoor Close

B347RH

Packington Avenue

B346SE

Brownfield Road

B346QN

Heath Way

B347JP

Kitsland Road

B347PY

Hillstone Road

B346RA

Moorfield Road

B347NL

Longmeadow Crescent

B346PU

Cat Lane

B347EB

Brownfield Road

B347JA

Alderpits Road

B346QU

Heath Way

B347AN

Gorsefield Road

B346TL

Brook Meadow Road

B347ED

Timberley Lane

B346SH

School Lane

B346TW

Old Forest Way