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About

Sheldon ward lies in the eastern part of Birmingham, characterised by residential neighbourhoods and significant green spaces. The area includes Sheldon itself along with parts of Lyndon and the large Sheldon Country Park. Housing is primarily a mix of interwar and post-war semi-detached and detached homes, providing a settled suburban environment. The landscape is notably flat, typical of the region, with the River Cole meandering through the parkland.

A key feature is Birmingham Airport, which forms the ward's southern boundary and influences the local economy. The presence of the airport and the adjoining National Exhibition Centre (NEC) complex provides employment and defines the area's connectivity. Local centres along Coventry Road and Sheldon High Street offer everyday amenities, while the older church of St. Giles hints at the area's historical roots as a former village absorbed by the city's expansion.

Area overview

On average Sheldon has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 105 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 15.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Sheldon is £49,377 per year. There are 8 schools in Sheldon: 6 primary (0 Outstanding and 6 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Sheldon is home to around 19,944 people, with a population density of about 4,111.4 per km2.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
105
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
15.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Sheldon Population
19,944
Population density
4,111.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
49.79(+29%)
Shoplifting
26.22(+201%)
Vehicle crime
12.28(+89%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.08(+25%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.57(-30%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
13,717
68.79%
Pakistani
1,682
8.44%
Other White
635
3.18%
Bangladeshi
627
3.14%
Indian
540
2.71%
Total population: 19,939

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
3,841
24.02%
Level 4 qualifications or above
3,727
23.31%
Level 3 (A level)
2,835
17.73%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
2,387
14.93%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,909
11.94%
Total 16+ residents: 15,988

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
2,880
35.27%
Owns with a mortgage
2,680
32.82%
Private landlord or letting agency
1,255
15.37%
Social rents from council
939
11.5%
Other social rented
224
2.74%
Total households: 8,166

Property prices in Sheldon

Based on 259 recent sales, the median property price is £254,000 in Sheldon area, with individual transactions ranging from £10,000 up to £407,100.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Sheldon 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 over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats30£147,500
Terraced45£255,000
Semi-Detached168£255,000
Detached16£327,500

10 years median price trend in Sheldon

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

All postcodes in Sheldon

B263HL

New Coventry Road

B261NX

Brays Road

B263AU

Leavesden Grove

B263BD

Barrows Lane

B263BU

Lea Drive

B261NA

Wensley Road

B262QN

Lilleshall Road

B262QU

Elmay Road

B262UN

Brays Road

B263AE

Carnford Road

B263HU

Horse Shoes Lane

B263PN

Coventry Road

B263RB

Dovercourt Road

B263XX

Fulford Grove

B330RB

The Radleys

B330PJ

Dorncliffe Avenue

B261AU

Yew Tree Lane

B262NE

Kennedy Croft

B262QX

Elmay Road

B262QY

Elmay Road

B263AB

Edendale Road

B263HB

Campbells Green

B263RA

Dovercourt Road

B263SR

Cranes Park Road

B263UF

Church Road

B263YU

Coventry Road

B330QR

The Radleys

B330QY

The Radleys

B261NR

Brays Road

B262RJ

Brays Road

B263DQ

Sheldon

B261LN

Sunnymead Road

B261QH

Barrows Lane

B262RR

Brays Road

B263BF

New Coventry Road

B263BL

Pettyfield Close

B263HG

The Farriers

B263HS

Horse Shoes Lane

B263SZ

The Laurels

B263UY

Parkdale Road

B261NU

Brays Road

B261PL

Elmcroft Road

B262UP

Weaver Avenue

B263AJ

Horrell Road

B263BN

Common Lane

B263FQ

Wagon Lane

B263LZ

Marian Croft

B263XA

Silvermere Road

B263NL

Hob's Moat Road

B261PG

Manor House Lane

B261QS

Barrows Lane

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

B330PR

Elmstead Avenue

B261PD

Manor House Lane

B261QY

Arden Drive

B262QT

Corrie Croft

B263EN

Sheaf Lane

B263ER

Mardon Road

B263HA

Sheaf Lane

B263HD

Sheaf Lane

B263LR

Bantry Close

B263SN

Cranes Park Road

B263SP

Cranes Park Road

B261AT

Rowlands Road

B261NB

Dalewood Croft

B261QL

Barrows Lane

B262QG

Boyne Road

B263RP

Sheldonfield Road

B263RU

June Croft

B263SG

Cranes Park Road

B263LU

Arden Oak Road

B263HP

Hob's Moat Road

B261NF

Herondale Road

B261PJ

Elmcroft Road

B262NS

Benedon Road

B263BA

New Coventry Road

B263BB

New Coventry Road

B263DD

Keble Grove

B263GA

Silvermere Park Way

B263LG

Rectory Park Road

B263RE

Whitecroft Road

B330QX

The Radleys

B330RA

The Radleys

B262PS

Brays Road

B262PY

Bellevue Road

B262QD

Rodborough Road

B263BP

Common Lane

B263JU

Corville Gardens

B263LA

Goldthorne Avenue

B263XH

Greenvale Avenue

B263YH

Church Road

B261NS

Brays Road

B261RL

Barrows Lane

Data Sources

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