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Shirley East

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About

Shirley East ward lies within the larger Shirley suburb in the north of the Solihull borough. The area is primarily residential, characterised by a mix of interwar semidetached housing and more modern developments. Its landscape is gently undulating, with several small parks and green spaces integrated into the neighbourhoods. The ward is bordered by major roads, including the A34 Stratford Road, which forms a key transport route.

The local centre along Stratford Road provides essential shops and services for residents. A notable feature is the presence of the Shirley section of the River Cole corridor, which offers a linear green space for walking and wildlife. Residential streets are generally quiet, with good access to several schools. The ward maintains a distinct separation from the commercial core of Shirley town centre, which lies just to the west in a different ward.

Area overview

On average Shirley East has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 54 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 7.6% 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 £60,523 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 12,017 people, with a population density of about 4,714.4 per km2.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
54
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
7.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Shirley East Population
12,017
Population density
4,714.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Shoplifting
45.69(+425%)
Violence and sexual offences
21.55(-44%)
Vehicle crime
7.91(+22%)
Other theft
4.91(-14%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.41(-40%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,954
66.2%
Indian
1,341
11.16%
Pakistani
747
6.22%
Irish
290
2.41%
Other White
259
2.16%
Total population: 12,016

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
3,881
40.58%
Level 3 (A level)
1,518
15.87%
No qualifications
1,357
14.19%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,330
13.91%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
821
8.59%
Total 16+ residents: 9,563

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
2,042
42.77%
Owns with a mortgage
1,722
36.07%
Private landlord or letting agency
492
10.31%
Social rents from council
291
6.1%
Other social rented
142
2.97%
Total households: 4,774

Property prices in Shirley East

Based on 114 recent sales, the median property price is £379,475 in Shirley East area, with individual transactions ranging from £90,000 up to £950,000.

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, median price per square metre, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Shirley East over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached22£571,750£4,628
Flats25£173,000£2,903
Semi-Detached49£410,000£3,937
Terraced18£344,000£3,936

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

B903JH

Stanway Road

B903QP

Bidford Close

B903RU

Radbourne Road

B911TG

Croftleigh Gardens

B911TQ

Kingslea Road

B903HR

Thornyfield Close

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/06/2026.