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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

B263SN

Cranes Park Road

B263XL

Greenvale Avenue

B263JS

Coventry Road

B262QE

Rodborough Road

B263JB

Coventry Road

B330QQ

Ragdene Road

B263HD

Sheaf Lane

B263RZ

Hatchford Way

B262UN

Brays Road

B261QN

Barrows Lane

B263UL

Berryfield Road

B261TW

Moat Lane

B261ND

Herondale Road

B263BT

Leys Wood Croft

B263DQ

Sheldon

B261RJ

Barrows Lane

B261NR

Brays Road

B263TJ

Sheldon Grove

B263RA

Dovercourt Road

B263FR

St Giles Court

B263UU

Parkdale Road

B929BA

Glencroft Road

B263HB

Campbells Green

B263JT

Coalway Avenue

B263XX

Fulford Grove

B261QJ

Barrows Lane

B263HJ

Coventry Road

B263TR

Romford Close

B262NS

Benedon Road

B262HR

Garretts Green Lane

B262QT

Corrie Croft

B263HS

Horse Shoes Lane

B263LH

Rectory Park Road

B330QS

Radleys Walk

B263YN

Stanville Road

B263SS

Cranes Park Road

B330QH

Wakeman Grove

B262PU

Horrell Road

B330PR

Elmstead Avenue

B330RA

The Radleys

B263BA

New Coventry Road

B261RE

Barrows Lane

B263DG

Hadyn Grove

B263DH

Bickley Grove

B261PB

Coventry Road

B263NW

Hob's Moat Road

B263BF

New Coventry Road

B263TW

Westley Brook Close

B263GB

Culey Green Way

B263DU

Wagon Lane

Data Sources

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