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About

Shirley East is a residential area situated to the east of Shirley town centre. The housing stock is primarily inter-war and post-war semi-detached and detached homes, with some modern infill developments. It is bordered by the A34 Stratford Road to the west and contains several local parks, including Umberslade Park.

The area is characterised by its proximity to green spaces like Shirley Park and the larger Shirley Hall Park. A notable local feature is the presence of Umberslade Baptist Church, a distinctive red brick building with a tall spire that serves as a local landmark. The residential streets are generally quiet, with good access to local schools and shopping facilities in the centre.

Area overview

On average Shirley East has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 46 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 9.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Shirley East is £59,786 per year. There are 2 schools in Shirley East: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Shirley East is home to around 9,737 people, with a population density of about 4,465.9 per km2.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
46
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
9.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Shirley East Population
9,737
Population density
4,465.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
20.75(-46%)
Shoplifting
11.61(+33%)
Vehicle crime
5.85(-11%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.42(-38%)
Burglary
4.11(+1%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,430
66.04%
Indian
1,089
11.18%
Pakistani
602
6.18%
Irish
241
2.48%
Other White
221
2.27%
Total population: 9,737

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
3,086
39.72%
Level 3 (A level)
1,217
15.66%
No qualifications
1,163
14.97%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,079
13.89%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
685
8.82%
Total 16+ residents: 7,770

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,641
42.03%
Owns with a mortgage
1,370
35.09%
Private landlord or letting agency
405
10.37%
Social rents from council
283
7.25%
Other social rented
138
3.53%
Total households: 3,904

Property prices in Shirley East

Based on 110 recent sales, the median property price is £375,000 in Shirley East area, with individual transactions ranging from £85,000 up to £717,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Shirley East 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 Shirley East over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached21£548,000
Flats13£180,000
Semi-Detached48£385,000
Terraced28£315,500

10 years median price trend in Shirley East

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

All postcodes in Shirley East

B903RA

Lawnswood Avenue

B903HW

Solihull Road

B903DY

Longmore Road

B903FD

Cropthorne Gardens

B903NS

Nebsworth Close

B903LQ

Solihull Road

B903SB

Ufton Close

B903FZ

Sutton Gardens

B903ND

Stratford Road

B903QQ

Lawnswood Avenue

B903RB

Mancetter Road

B903LD

Rushbury Close

B903QA

Plestowes Close

B903QP

Bidford Close

B904AE

Stratford Road

B903NW

Olton Road

B903QR

Barford Road

B903NP

Northbrook Road

B903PT

Wildmoor Road

B903SP

Edwardian Close

B911HW

Prospect Lane

B903BT

Union Road

B903NT

Northbrook Road

B903NX

Pailton Road

B903HT

Welford Road

B903PR

Green Hill Way

B903SA

Ufton Crescent

B903JD

Stanway Road

B903FT

Borley Close

B903NL

Streetsbrook Road

B903RR

Radbourne Road

B903SW

Stockley Crescent

B903LE

Ralph Road

B903LW

Jacey Road

B903RQ

Mollington Crescent

B903EB

Fieldon Close

B903EG

Longmore Road

B903LX

Northbrook Road

B903NE

Olton Road

B903NR

Northbrook Road

B903QU

Lawnswood Avenue

B903DG

Union Road

B903HS

Solihull Road

B903NG

Olton Road

B903QS

Freasley Close

B903AH

Stratford Road

B903QZ

Moorlands Drive

B903DQ

Union Road

B903JH

Stanway Road

B903PU

Wildmoor Road

B911QG

Danford Lane

B903BS

Stratford Road

B903QW

Lawnswood Avenue

B911JF

Fairford Close

B903QL

Headley Rise

B903AL

Stratford Road

B903AR

Stratford Road

B903AU

Stratford Road

B903NF

Olton Road

B903NU

Palmers Close

B903LH

Jacey Road

B911QQ

Danford Lane

B903NA

Collister Close

B903PX

Green Hill Way

B903HB

Solihull Road

B903HU

Welford Road

B903QF

Blenheim Road

B903BY

Union Road

B903JU

Ralph Road

B903PZ

Green Hill Way

B903QT

Newnham Rise

B903FU

Stratford Road

B903HG

Solihull Road

B903JB

Stanway Road

Data Sources

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