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Sparkhill

About

Sparkhill is a residential and commercial ward situated in south Birmingham, bordered by the River Cole to the east. The area is densely populated with a mix of Victorian and Edwardian terraced housing, alongside more modern developments. Its main thoroughfare, Stratford Road, serves as a significant local high street with a concentration of independent shops, supermarkets, and food outlets.

The area is well-connected by several major bus routes along Stratford Road and Coventry Road, facilitating movement across the city. Sparkhill Park provides a large green space with sports facilities, contrasting with the busy urban centre. The local library operates as a community hub, and the area is served by numerous primary schools and a secondary academy.

Area overview

On average Sparkhill has very high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 120 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 12.0% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Sparkhill is £42,550 per year. There are 7 schools in Sparkhill: 5 primary (1 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Sparkhill is home to around 21,463 people, with a population density of about 10,823.5 per km2.

Crime rate

6/10

Crimes per 1k residents

120

Deprivation level

9/10

Income level

3/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Sparkhill Population

21,463

Population density

10,823.5 per km²

Crime

Violence and sexual offences

64.02(+67%)

Anti-social behaviour

9.69(-15%)

Criminal damage and arson

9.55(+33%)

Vehicle crime

9.32(+41%)

Other theft

7.59(+32%)

West Midlands average

Demographics

Pakistani

13,609

63.41%

Indian

1,168

5.44%

Bangladeshi

1,061

4.94%

British

1,052

4.9%

Other Asian

928

4.32%

Total population: 21,461

Economics

No qualifications

5,211

33.13%

Level 4 qualifications or above

3,467

22.04%

Level 3 (A level)

2,242

14.25%

Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)

1,971

12.53%

Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)

1,886

11.99%

Total 16+ residents: 15,729

Housing

Owns outright

1,872

34.49%

Private landlord or letting agency

1,413

26.04%

Owns with a mortgage

1,286

23.7%

Other social rented

475

8.75%

Other forms of private rent

205

3.78%

Total households: 5,427

Property prices in Sparkhill

Based on 58 recent sales, the median property price is £192,500 in Sparkhill area, with individual transactions ranging from £21,466 up to £575,000.

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 Sparkhill over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	4	£300,000	£168,250	£261,250	£314,063	£347,813
Flats	3	£65,000	£57,800	£61,000	£83,750	£98,750
Semi-Detached	13	£250,000	£29,586	£52,000	£340,000	£494,000
Terraced	38	£190,000	£124,813	£170,500	£218,250	£287,250

10 years median price trend in Sparkhill

All postcodes in Sparkhill

B139YY

Wellesley Gardens

B139LP

College Road

B113LH

Hillfield Road

B114AD

Stratford Road

B114DN

Stratford Road

B114NH

Esme Road

B114RB

Warwick Road

B139NR

Passey Road

B139UP

Wake Green Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.

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