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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

B262NA

Field Close

B263AY

New Coventry Road

B262RL

Brays Road

B263LA

Goldthorne Avenue

B262QD

Rodborough Road

B263YD

Chaffcombe Road

B330PT

Hadlow Croft

B263AG

Carnford Road

B261NB

Dalewood Croft

B262QA

Bellevue Road

B263LD

Trysull Avenue

B263ES

Shaftsbury Road

B263DF

Coventry Road

B261LP

Saxondale Avenue

B330QP

The Radleys

B330QY

The Radleys

B330QX

The Radleys

B263YL

Collingdon Avenue

B330PQ

Elmstead Avenue

B263GA

Silvermere Park Way

B263FF

New Coventry Road

B263SR

Cranes Park Road

B263EW

Hob's Moat Road

B263EG

Hob's Moat Road

B263ND

Olorenshaw Road

B263DL

Common Lane

B263UT

Parkdale Road

B261LZ

Wychwood Crescent

B262QG

Boyne Road

B263YH

Church Road

B262PB

Horrell Road

B263YR

Fallindale Road

B261RH

Langham Close

B263JA

Coventry Road

B263UN

Berryfield Road

B263RE

Whitecroft Road

B263BW

Coventry Road

B263SJ

Cranes Park Road

B263NE

Olorenshaw Road

B262QS

Boyne Road

B263HP

Hob's Moat Road

B263EJ

Sheaf Lane

B263XN

Greenvale Avenue

B262RA

Elmay Road

B263EH

Coventry Road

B261RL

Barrows Lane

B262NX

Willclare Road

B262NG

Elmay Road

B263PN

Coventry Road

B263GD

Hatchford Brook Way

B262PE

Horrell Road

B263RJ

Whitecroft Road

B262NU

Broadway Croft

B263FQ

Wagon Lane

B330PH

Dorncliffe Avenue

B263NA

Arden Oak Road

B263BB

New Coventry Road

B263YW

Coventry Road

B263NB

Olorenshaw Road

B263PQ

Coventry Road

B263XU

Rosecroft Road

B262US

Palmvale Croft

B262ND

Elmay Road

B263LR

Bantry Close

B261NF

Herondale Road

B330JD

Mackadown Lane

B262QX

Elmay Road

B262QU

Elmay Road

B261QQ

Barrows Lane

B263BS

Hollywell Road

B263BE

Barrows Lane

B263HN

Coventry Road

B263TA

Forest Hill Road

B262NY

Willclare Road

B261LN

Sunnymead Road

B263DD

Keble Grove

B263HT

Beverley Grove

B263LB

Bayford Avenue

B263TS

Church Road

B262SE

Garretts Green Lane

B262RS

Brays Road

B262QR

Boyne Road

B261NE

Herondale Road

B263UB

Church Road

B263DN

Common Lane

B263RH

Normanton Avenue

B263AE

Carnford Road

B263AH

Horrell Road

B262NL

Benedon Road

B263LT

Gillman Close

B263AS

Beechmore Road

B263HZ

Clydesdale

B261QG

Barrows Lane

B263XH

Greenvale Avenue

B261PN

Ollerton Road

B263JU

Corville Gardens

B263EN

Sheaf Lane

B330PN

Elmstead Avenue

B261QS

Barrows Lane

B263HL

New Coventry Road

Data Sources

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