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About

Short Heath is a residential area located in the Erdington district of Birmingham. It is primarily made up of housing, with a mix of terraced and semi-detached homes. The area is served by local amenities, including shops, schools, and parks, catering to everyday needs.

Short Heath Park is a notable green space, offering recreational facilities and open areas for outdoor activities. The area has good transport links, with bus routes connecting it to central Birmingham and nearby suburbs. Its proximity to Erdington High Street provides additional shopping and dining options.

Area overview

On average Short Heath has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 104 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 of residents in Short Heath is £35,200 per year. There are 4 schools in Short Heath: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate

8/10

Crimes per 1k residents

104

Deprivation level

9/10

Income level

2/10

Social housing

25.7%

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Short Heath Population

8,157

Population density

6,238.6 per km²

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

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 58 recent sales, the median property price is £210,000 in Short Heath area, with individual transactions ranging from £80,000 up to £400,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Flats	5	£125,500	£84,500	£102,500	£130,000	£138,000
Semi-Detached	24	£217,500	£179,150	£200,250	£240,000	£266,350
Terraced	29	£210,000	£123,600	£185,000	£230,000	£263,600

10 years price trend in Short Heath

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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/10/2025.

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