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Sheldon South

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About

The Sheldon South area is located in the eastern part of Birmingham, primarily residential in character. It features a mix of housing types, including inter-war semi-detached homes and more modern developments. The area is bordered by the A45 Coventry Road, a major arterial route. Land use includes several local schools and smaller retail parades serving the immediate community.

The landscape is largely suburban, with the River Cole forming a natural boundary to the south. This green corridor provides walking paths and areas of open space. The Sheldon Country Park, with its preserved farm and runway viewing area, is a notable local resource just to the north. The area maintains a quiet, settled atmosphere distinct from the city's central bustle.

Area overview

On average Sheldon South has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 106 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 9.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Sheldon South is £51,229 per year. There are 3 schools in Sheldon South: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Sheldon South is home to around 10,414 people, with a population density of about 3,616.6 per km2.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
106
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
9.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Sheldon South Population
10,414
Population density
3,616.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
47.53(+23%)
Shoplifting
43.6(+401%)
Vehicle crime
12.87(+98%)
Other theft
8.83(+55%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.87(-27%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,360
70.67%
Pakistani
651
6.25%
Other White
400
3.84%
Indian
312
3%
Bangladeshi
267
2.56%
Total population: 10,414

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,074
24.55%
No qualifications
1,876
22.2%
Level 3 (A level)
1,542
18.25%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,261
14.92%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,023
12.11%
Total 16+ residents: 8,449

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,591
36.19%
Owns with a mortgage
1,489
33.87%
Private landlord or letting agency
774
17.61%
Social rents from council
387
8.8%
Other forms of private rent
62
1.41%
Total households: 4,396

Property prices in Sheldon South

Based on 164 recent sales, the median property price is £250,000 in Sheldon South area, with individual transactions ranging from £10,000 up to £380,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Sheldon South 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 Sheldon South over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Semi-Detached98£254,500
Detached9£320,000
Flats27£162,000
Terraced30£249,500

10 years median price trend in Sheldon South

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Sheldon South.

All postcodes in Sheldon South

B263HL

New Coventry Road

B261NX

Brays Road

B263AU

Leavesden Grove

B263BD

Barrows Lane

B263BU

Lea Drive

B262UN

Brays Road

B263HU

Horse Shoes Lane

B263PN

Coventry Road

B263RB

Dovercourt Road

B263XX

Fulford Grove

B330PJ

Dorncliffe Avenue

B263HB

Campbells Green

B263RA

Dovercourt Road

B263SR

Cranes Park Road

B263UF

Church Road

B263YU

Coventry Road

B263DQ

Sheldon

B263BF

New Coventry Road

B263BL

Pettyfield Close

B263HG

The Farriers

B263HS

Horse Shoes Lane

B263SZ

The Laurels

B263UY

Parkdale Road

B262UP

Weaver Avenue

B263BN

Common Lane

B263FQ

Wagon Lane

B263LZ

Marian Croft

B263XA

Silvermere Road

B263NL

Hob's Moat Road

B263DU

Wagon Lane

B263FR

St Giles Court

B263GD

Hatchford Brook Way

B263JX

Coalway Avenue

B263PW

The Glade

B263SU

Cranes Park Road

B263TP

Church Road

B263UL

Berryfield Road

B263EN

Sheaf Lane

B263ER

Mardon Road

B263HA

Sheaf Lane

B263HD

Sheaf Lane

B263LR

Bantry Close

B263SN

Cranes Park Road

B263SP

Cranes Park Road

B263RP

Sheldonfield Road

B263RU

June Croft

B263SG

Cranes Park Road

B263LU

Arden Oak Road

B263HP

Hob's Moat Road

B263BA

New Coventry Road

B263BB

New Coventry Road

B263DD

Keble Grove

B263GA

Silvermere Park Way

B263LG

Rectory Park Road

B263RE

Whitecroft Road

B262PS

Brays Road

B263BP

Common Lane

B263JU

Corville Gardens

B263LA

Goldthorne Avenue

B263XH

Greenvale Avenue

B263BE

Barrows Lane

B263DA

Common Lane

B263DG

Hadyn Grove

B263EJ

Sheaf Lane

B263LB

Bayford Avenue

B263LE

Goldthorne Avenue

B263RR

Sheldonfield Road

B263SL

Ivydale Avenue

B263XD

Mapledene Road

B262UL

Brays Road

B263FF

New Coventry Road

B263HT

Beverley Grove

B263JB

Coventry Road

B263RZ

Hatchford Way

B263SQ

Salcombe Avenue

B263SY

Warmington Road

B263JS

Coventry Road

B263LX

Arden Oak Road

B263NA

Arden Oak Road

B263RJ

Whitecroft Road

B263XL

Greenvale Avenue

B263YW

Coventry Road

B263BW

Coventry Road

B263DL

Common Lane

B263HN

Coventry Road

B263LH

Rectory Park Road

B262UY

Bincomb Avenue

B263ND

Olorenshaw Road

B263RH

Normanton Avenue

B263SX

Warmington Road

B263UT

Parkdale Road

B263HJ

Coventry Road

B263RS

Sheldonfield Road

B263SE

Cranes Park Road

B263TJ

Sheldon Grove

B263TU

Ragley Drive

B263HZ

Clydesdale

B263AS

Beechmore Road

B263BS

Hollywell Road

B263BX

Hollywell Road

Data Sources

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