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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 124 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
124
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
12%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Sparkhill Population
21,463
Population density
10,823.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
65(+68%)
Criminal damage and arson
10.44(+43%)
Vehicle crime
9.5(+46%)
Other theft
8.43(+48%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.69(-29%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

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

Education (age 16+)

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

Housing tenure

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 66 recent sales, the median property price is £205,000 in Sparkhill area, with individual transactions ranging from £35,000 up to £476,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

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

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, median price per square metre, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Sparkhill over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached5£300,000£3,606
Flats2£73,500£1,278
Semi-Detached10£270,000£2,816
Terraced49£200,000£2,178

10 years median price trend in Sparkhill

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Sparkhill.

All postcodes in Sparkhill

B114NG

Showell Green Lane

B114EA

Stratford Road

B114RA

Warwick Road

B114DY

Stratford Road

B114RU

Shakespeare Street

B114JG

Croome Close

B114NB

Doris Road

B113SH

Blackford Road

B139LT

Tenby Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/07/2026.