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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
49.24(+29%)
Shoplifting
29.93(+242%)
Vehicle crime
12.48(+89%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.38(+31%)
Anti-social behaviour
8.57(-25%)
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 233 recent sales, the median property price is £250,000 in Sheldon area, with individual transactions ranging from £35,000 up to £503,000.

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, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Sheldon over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached15£330,000
Flats30£164,500
Semi-Detached152£252,250
Terraced36£252,500

10 years median price trend in Sheldon

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

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.