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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 254 recent sales, the median property price is £250,000 in Sheldon area, with individual transactions ranging from £35,000 up to £500,000.

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, median price per square metre, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Sheldon over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached20£307,500£3,332
Flats29£140,000£2,431
Semi-Detached156£255,000£3,227
Terraced49£255,000£3,038

10 years median price trend in Sheldon

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

All postcodes in Sheldon

B261QY

Arden Drive

B262NH

Elmay Road

B261LR

Saxondale Avenue

B263AQ

Newark Croft

B263AJ

Horrell Road

B928JT

Hobs Moat Road

B330HZ

The Radleys

B263YE

Chaffcombe Road

B263AD

Bincomb Avenue

B263SZ

The Laurels

B263XD

Mapledene Road

B330PG

Elmstead Avenue

B263LG

Rectory Park Road

B261RD

Barrows Lane

B263LJ

Rectory Park Road

B261LL

Sunnymead Road

B262UT

Benedon Road

B330QG

Hazeldene Road

B262NJ

Benedon Road

B263AA

Weaver Avenue

B261PH

Manor House Lane

B262RJ

Brays Road

B263RU

June Croft

B263BU

Lea Drive

B261LU

Wensley Road

B262JL

Garretts Green Lane

B262QH

Boyne Road

B262QQ

Bramble Drive

B263RG

Whitecroft Road

B263XA

Silvermere Road

B263JH

Coventry Road

B263SU

Cranes Park Road

B262UP

Weaver Avenue

B261NS

Brays Road

B261LS

Sunnymead Road

B263BN

Common Lane

B261PA

Coventry Road

B263NR

Hob's Moat Road

B263RR

Sheldonfield Road

B261AT

Rowlands Road

B261PF

Manor House Lane

B262JJ

Garretts Green Lane

B261QH

Barrows Lane

B263UX

Parkdale Road

B261QL

Barrows Lane

B263ER

Mardon Road

B262PY

Bellevue Road

B261LJ

Sunnymead Road

B330PZ

Ketton Grove

B263BJ

Woodbine Croft

B330QJ

Hazeldene Road

B263TX

The Smithy

B330QE

Verney Avenue

B262UL

Brays Road

B330QR

The Radleys

B263PW

The Glade

B261AU

Yew Tree Lane

B263SY

Warmington Road

B261QU

Orchard Rise

B263HH

Coventry Road

B263PD

Coventry Road

B263BL

Pettyfield Close

B262RT

Brays Road

B330JJ

Mackadown Lane

B262UY

Bincomb Avenue

B261QT

Orchard Rise

B263YU

Coventry Road

B263TU

Ragley Drive

B263DE

Hob's Moat Road

B262QY

Elmay Road

B263LE

Goldthorne Avenue

B263XE

Mapledene Road

B263SP

Cranes Park Road

B263LX

Arden Oak Road

B330PJ

Dorncliffe Avenue

B330QU

Radleys Walk

B263RB

Dovercourt Road

B263PG

Coventry Road

B262PD

Horrell Road

B262NN

Hernall Croft

B263UF

Church Road

B330QB

Hazeldene Road

B263JY

Goldthorne Avenue

B263HA

Sheaf Lane

B263DJ

Bickley Grove

B263BP

Common Lane

B262UR

Benedon Road

B262QP

Boyne Road

B263YB

Chaffcombe Road

B263JX

Coalway Avenue

B263NL

Hob's Moat Road

B262QN

Lilleshall Road

B263YP

Fallindale Road

B263SE

Cranes Park Road

B330QA

Hazeldene Road

B261LX

Wychwood Crescent

B262PA

Horrell Road

B261PG

Manor House Lane

B263AR

Beechmore Road

B263YY

Coventry Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/07/2026.