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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

B261QJ

Barrows Lane

B263AR

Beechmore Road

B263BT

Leys Wood Croft

B263DB

Common Lane

B263DJ

Bickley Grove

B263JH

Coventry Road

B263PQ

Coventry Road

B330PP

Lychgate Avenue

B261QQ

Barrows Lane

B261QU

Orchard Rise

B262NU

Broadway Croft

B262PR

Brays Road

B262QJ

Brook Croft

B262RA

Elmay Road

B263HH

Coventry Road

B263HY

Horse Shoes Lane

B263UX

Parkdale Road

B330JD

Mackadown Lane

B330QD

Hazeldene Road

B261LL

Sunnymead Road

B262US

Palmvale Croft

B262UT

Benedon Road

B263EP

Sheaf Lane

B263SS

Cranes Park Road

B263ST

Cranes Park Road

B263UG

Church Road

B263YY

Coventry Road

B330PU

Ragnall Avenue

B330PZ

Ketton Grove

B330QJ

Hazeldene Road

B929BA

Glencroft Road

B263YN

Stanville Road

B261QN

Barrows Lane

B262PD

Horrell Road

B262RL

Brays Road

B263AG

Carnford Road

B263AQ

Newark Croft

B263LJ

Rectory Park Road

B263TR

Romford Close

B263UU

Parkdale Road

B261PF

Manor House Lane

B261QP

Paddock Drive

B262NL

Benedon Road

B263AD

Bincomb Avenue

B263JY

Goldthorne Avenue

B263NB

Olorenshaw Road

B263TB

Forest Hill Road

B263YA

Chaffcombe Road

B263NW

Hob's Moat Road

B263EG

Hob's Moat Road

Data Sources

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