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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

B330PY

Willaston Road

B261LT

Wensley Road

B330QT

The Radleys

B263EA

Coventry Road

B263BX

Hollywell Road

B263RD

Whitecroft Road

B263PY

Hob's Moat Road

B330PX

Willaston Road

B263DB

Common Lane

B263TP

Church Road

B262UU

Eltonia Croft

B263LY

Arden Oak Road

B330PL

Tallington Road

B263DX

New Coventry Road

B263AU

Leavesden Grove

B262PR

Brays Road

B262QF

Kingfisher Close

B263XG

Mapledene Road

B263HG

The Farriers

B263LU

Arden Oak Road

B263JR

Coventry Road

B263UJ

Berryfield Road

B263SX

Warmington Road

B263TH

Church Road

B262QL

Lilleshall Road

B263DY

Coventry Road

B263RP

Sheldonfield Road

B262PX

Horrell Road

B261QP

Paddock Drive

B263YF

Chaffcombe Road

B263YA

Chaffcombe Road

B261NU

Brays Road

B263RS

Sheldonfield Road

B263NJ

Hob's Moat Road

B263XJ

Greenvale Avenue

B263EP

Sheaf Lane

B262PS

Brays Road

B263AB

Edendale Road

B262PT

Horrell Road

B262NB

Elmay Road

B261NX

Brays Road

B263SH

Morestead Avenue

B263BH

Barrows Lane

B330PS

Willaston Road

B263TN

Merlin Grove

B262XA

Brays Road

B262NT

Willclare Road

B261NA

Wensley Road

B263SQ

Salcombe Avenue

B262NP

Larne Road

B263SL

Ivydale Avenue

B330PU

Ragnall Avenue

B261LY

Wychwood Crescent

B262NR

Larne Road

B330QD

Hazeldene Road

B263LS

Coventry Road

B263TT

Church Road

B263YJ

Stanville Road

B263DA

Common Lane

B263AL

Horrell Road

B262PP

Brays Road

B263RX

Ann Croft

B263UH

Berryfield Road

B263BG

Barrows Lane

B263RN

Shepheard Road

B330PP

Lychgate Avenue

B263BD

Barrows Lane

B262RR

Brays Road

B263JE

Coventry Road

B261PJ

Elmcroft Road

B263EL

Deepdale Avenue

B263HY

Horse Shoes Lane

B263XF

Mapledene Road

B263UY

Parkdale Road

B261PR

Manor House Lane

B262QJ

Brook Croft

B261PD

Manor House Lane

B263YG

Church Road

B263UG

Church Road

B262NE

Kennedy Croft

B263XW

Greenvale Avenue

B263PP

Coventry Road

B263TB

Forest Hill Road

B261PP

Ollerton Road

B262QB

Rodborough Road

B263ST

Cranes Park Road

B263HU

Horse Shoes Lane

B263AT

Kings Croft

B263RL

Whitecroft Road

B263SG

Cranes Park Road

B263LZ

Marian Croft

B263EX

Mardon Road

B263HX

Yorkbrook Drive

B262RP

Brays Road

B263FN

Wagon Lane

B261PS

Manor House Lane

B263EY

Sheaf Lane

B262UX

Benedon Road

B330RB

The Radleys

B261PL

Elmcroft Road

Data Sources

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