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About

Short Heath is a residential district located in the north of Birmingham, within the Erdington constituency. The area is primarily composed of post-war housing, with a mix of semi-detached homes and some local authority estates. It is bordered by the larger areas of Erdington to the south and Kingstanding to the west, with open land and the Plants Brook corridor to the north. Local facilities include a few shops, schools, and community pubs serving the immediate neighbourhood.

The geography is characterised by gentle slopes and several brooks, part of the wider Tame river system. A notable local feature is Short Heath Park, which includes a large open field and a children's playground. The area is also known for the Short Heath Fields, a stretch of undeveloped green space that has been the focus of local conservation efforts to preserve it as a public recreation ground.

Area overview

On average Short Heath has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 98 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 25.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Short Heath is £41,079 per year. There are 4 schools in Short Heath: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Short Heath is home to around 8,157 people, with a population density of about 6,238.6 per km2.

Crime rate

9/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

9/10

Income level

2/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Short Heath Population

8,157

Population density

6,238.6 per km²

Crime

Violence and sexual offences

55.78(+44%)

Criminal damage and arson

9.44(+29%)

Vehicle crime

7.48(+15%)

Public order

6.13(+1%)

Burglary

5.64(+39%)

West Midlands average

Demographics

British

4,433

54.35%

Pakistani

676

8.29%

Other White

608

7.45%

Caribbean

493

6.04%

African

382

4.68%

Total population: 8,157

Economics

No qualifications

1,717

27.17%

Level 4+ (Degree)

1,525

24.13%

Level 3 (A level)

998

15.79%

Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)

843

13.34%

Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)

722

11.43%

Total 16+ residents: 6,319

Housing

Owns with a mortgage

933

28.34%

Owns outright

780

23.69%

Social rents from council

714

21.69%

Private landlord or letting agency

613

18.62%

Other social rented

154

4.68%

Total households: 3,292

Property prices in Short Heath

Based on 73 recent sales, the median property price is £205,000 in Short Heath area, with individual transactions ranging from £84,500 up to £334,000.

Price distribution per property type (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 Short Heath over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Flats	4	£117,500	£98,000	£110,000	£121,375	£124,675
Terraced	34	£200,500	£146,850	£186,250	£220,000	£263,400
Semi-Detached	33	£220,000	£175,000	£188,000	£240,000	£263,200
Detached	2	£257,000	£187,700	£218,500	£295,500	£326,300

10 years median price trend in Short Heath

Data Sources

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

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

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