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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

B261TW

Moat Lane

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

B330PS

Willaston Road

B330QB

Hazeldene Road

B261PN

Ollerton Road

B261RD

Barrows Lane

B262QP

Boyne Road

B262UR

Benedon Road

B263JS

Coventry Road

B263LX

Arden Oak Road

B263NA

Arden Oak Road

B263RJ

Whitecroft Road

B263XL

Greenvale Avenue

B263YE

Chaffcombe Road

B263YW

Coventry Road

B261LU

Wensley Road

B261ND

Herondale Road

B262NP

Larne Road

B262NR

Larne Road

B262RS

Brays Road

B263AH

Horrell Road

B263BW

Coventry Road

B263DL

Common Lane

B263HN

Coventry Road

B263LH

Rectory Park Road

B262NA

Field Close

B262PB

Horrell Road

B262RT

Brays Road

B262UY

Bincomb Avenue

B263ND

Olorenshaw Road

B263RH

Normanton Avenue

B263SX

Warmington Road

B263UT

Parkdale Road

B263YF

Chaffcombe Road

B330QP

The Radleys

B261LP

Saxondale Avenue

B261LT

Wensley Road

B261PH

Manor House Lane

B262NJ

Benedon Road

B262NX

Willclare Road

B262QB

Rodborough Road

B262QL

Lilleshall Road

B263HJ

Coventry Road

B263RS

Sheldonfield Road

B263SE

Cranes Park Road

B263TJ

Sheldon Grove

B263TU

Ragley Drive

B263YD

Chaffcombe Road

B263YG

Church Road

B263HZ

Clydesdale

B262NY

Willclare Road

B262QH

Boyne Road

B263AS

Beechmore Road

B263BS

Hollywell Road

B263BX

Hollywell Road

B263YL

Collingdon Avenue

B330PL

Tallington Road

B263DE

Hob's Moat Road

B262PX

Horrell Road

B263AL

Horrell Road

B263PG

Coventry Road

B263TA

Forest Hill Road

B263TT

Church Road

B330PH

Dorncliffe Avenue

B330PQ

Elmstead Avenue

B330QH

Wakeman Grove

B263NJ

Hob's Moat Road

B261LX

Wychwood Crescent

B261QT

Orchard Rise

B262HR

Garretts Green Lane

B262NB

Elmay Road

B262QS

Boyne Road

B263BJ

Woodbine Croft

B263DH

Bickley Grove

B263DY

Coventry Road

B263EX

Mardon Road

B263HX

Yorkbrook Drive

B263JA

Coventry Road

B263PP

Coventry Road

B263RG

Whitecroft Road

B263RL

Whitecroft Road

B330PX

Willaston Road

B262ND

Elmay Road

B262PU

Horrell Road

B262QE

Rodborough Road

Data Sources

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