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Sparkhill South

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About

Sparkhill South is a residential neighbourhood located in the southern part of Birmingham. The area is characterised by terraced housing and local shopping parades along the main Stratford Road corridor. Residential streets branch off from this central artery, providing housing for a mix of families and long-term residents.

A notable local landmark is the Sparkhill Pool and Fitness Centre, a community facility on Stratford Road. The area is served by several primary schools and places of worship, reflecting the community's needs. Green space is provided by Springfield Park, which lies just to the north of the district.

Area overview

On average Sparkhill South has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 88 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. Approximately 6.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Sparkhill South is £42,608 per year. There are 1 schools in Sparkhill South: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Sparkhill South is home to around 7,599 people, with a population density of about 9,226.6 per km².

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
88
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
6.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Sparkhill South Population
7,599
Population density
9,226.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
46.19(+19%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.03(+10%)
Other theft
7.11(+25%)
Vehicle crime
6.19(-5%)
Public order
5.4(-11%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Pakistani
4,429
58.24%
British
724
9.52%
Bangladeshi
500
6.57%
Indian
434
5.71%
Other
278
3.66%
Total population: 7,605

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
1,589
30.59%
Level 4+ (Degree)
1,097
21.12%
Level 3 (A level)
764
14.71%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
707
13.61%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
667
12.84%
Total 16+ residents: 5,194

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
743
35.76%
Owns with a mortgage
597
28.73%
Owns outright
519
24.98%
Other social rented
86
4.14%
Other forms of private rent
79
3.8%
Total households: 2,078

Property prices in Sparkhill South

Median price£181,000
Price per sq ft£216
Sales (last 12 months)35
Typical range (middle 50%)£162K – £199K

Based on 35 recent sales, the median property price is £181,000 (about £216 per square foot) in Sparkhill South area, with individual transactions ranging from £76,000 up to £315,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Sparkhill South over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached1£315,000£325
Terraced34£180,500£216

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Sparkhill South

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Sparkhill South.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£77,000£202,500£105,000
2017£79,375£142,000£115,000
2018£96,000£175,500£125,000
2019£90,000£225,000£126,500
2020£105,000£76,050£135,000
2021£183,000£145,000
2022£99,500£212,000£160,000
2023£132,000£185,000£165,000
2024£115,000£263,500£187,750
2025£136,000£290,000£175,000
2026£180,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Sparkhill South.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Sparkhill South.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£121£161£135
2017£138£171£142
2018£146£165£148
2019£142£222£161
2020£150£100£159
2021£186£171
2022£182£219£200
2023£226£186£202
2024£207£230£222
2025£234£259£207
2026£218
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Sparkhill South.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Sparkhill South in the last year.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Birmingham district.

Band A£1,575
Band B£1,838
Band C£2,100
Band D£2,363
Band E£2,888
Band F£3,413
Band G£3,938
Band H£4,726

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

Frequently asked questions about Sparkhill South

Is Sparkhill South safe?

Sparkhill South records about 88 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Sparkhill South?

The median sale price in Sparkhill South is £181,000 (about £216 per square foot) based on 35 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Sparkhill South?

Sparkhill South has 1 primary school (1 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Sparkhill South?

Sparkhill South scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Sparkhill South sits around rank 1,989 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 Sparkhill South?

The average household income in Sparkhill South is around £42,608 per year, and 7% of homes are social housing (ONS data).