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About

Slideslow ward is situated in the northern part of the Bromsgrove district. It encompasses a mix of residential neighbourhoods and areas of open countryside, including parts of the Slide Hill and Fairfield localities. The ward is primarily characterised by its housing developments and local community facilities, serving its resident population.

A notable local feature is the presence of Slideslow Drive, a central residential road from which the ward takes its name. The area includes several small parks and green spaces interspersed among the homes. It functions as a settled residential community within the broader administrative area of Bromsgrove.

Area overview

On average Slideslow has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 49 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 49% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. Approximately 1.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Slideslow is £67,395 per year. There are 1 schools in Slideslow: 1 primary (1 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Slideslow is home to around 3,480 people, with a population density of about 2,261.5 per km².

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
49
Deprivation level
1/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
1.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Slideslow Population
3,480
Population density
2,261.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
30.75(-21%)
Burglary
5.17(+27%)
Anti-social behaviour
4.31(-60%)
Public order
3.74(-38%)
Vehicle crime
2.59(-60%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
3,055
87.86%
Indian
109
3.13%
Other White
69
1.98%
White and Asian (mixed)
39
1.12%
Chinese
36
1.04%
Total population: 3,477

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,230
46.21%
Level 3 (A level)
457
17.17%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
401
15.06%
No qualifications
222
8.34%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
209
7.85%
Total 16+ residents: 2,662

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
635
50.48%
Owns outright
452
35.93%
Private landlord or letting agency
131
10.41%
Other social rented
19
1.51%
Shared ownership
9
0.72%
Total households: 1,258

Property prices in Slideslow

Median price£375,000
Price per sq ft£352
Sales (last 12 months)46
Typical range (middle 50%)£280K – £491K

Based on 46 recent sales, the median property price is £375,000 (about £352 per square foot) in Slideslow area, with individual transactions ranging from £143,000 up to £670,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Slideslow over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached25£480,000£338
Semi-Detached15£280,700£372
Terraced5£280,000£359
Flats1£143,000£201

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Slideslow

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Slideslow.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£349,725£240,000£180,000
2017£352,500£242,500£230,500
2018£382,500£242,000£250,000
2019£432,500£224,000£250,000
2020£398,500£232,500£259,250
2021£444,750£296,300£252,500
2022£500,000£315,000£293,000
2023£480,000£307,500£297,500
2024£435,000£280,000£258,000
2025£485,000£285,350£293,000
2026£512,500£285,000£325,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Slideslow.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Slideslow.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£260£206£272
2017£273£256£299
2018£274£296£257
2019£264£276£259
2020£301£314£279
2021£323£307£313
2022£351£339£388
2023£360£344£374
2024£335£355£347
2025£354£372£327
2026£324£359£282
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Slideslow.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Slideslow in the last year.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Bromsgrove district.

Band A£1,652
Band B£1,928
Band C£2,203
Band D£2,479
Band E£3,029
Band F£3,580
Band G£4,131
Band H£4,957

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local government

Elected councillors for Slideslow ward.

Local councillors

Samuel Marc Evans

Slideslow - Elected 4 May 2023

Liberal Democrats

Frequently asked questions about Slideslow

Is Slideslow safe?

Slideslow records about 49 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 2 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Slideslow?

The median sale price in Slideslow is £375,000 (about £352 per square foot) based on 46 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Slideslow?

Slideslow has 1 primary school (1 rated Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Slideslow?

Slideslow scores 1 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Slideslow sits around rank 33,482 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Slideslow?

The average household income in Slideslow is around £67,395 per year, and 1% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Slideslow?

Slideslow is represented by 1 elected councillor: Samuel Marc Evans (Liberal Democrats).