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Sutton Four Oaks

About

The Sutton Four Oaks ward lies in the northeastern corner of Birmingham, bordering Sutton Coldfield town centre to the southwest. It is a predominantly residential area characterised by spacious housing, extensive greenery, and numerous private roads. The ward encompasses large properties set within generous plots, alongside more modern developments. Its layout is defined by quiet, tree-lined avenues and several conservation areas that preserve its established character. The local road network connects directly to major routes like the A38 and A453.

A central feature of the landscape is the Four Oaks Estate, with its network of ornamental lakes and mature woodland. The area is served by local shopping parades providing essential retail and services. Sutton Park, one of Europe's largest urban parks, forms a significant part of the ward's western boundary, offering heathland, wetlands, and ancient woodland. The ward is also home to the Four Oaks Methodist Church, a prominent local landmark with its distinctive stone architecture and tall spire visible from surrounding roads.

Area overview

On average Sutton Four Oaks has very low deprivation and average crime levels, with around 79 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 18% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. Approximately 4.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Sutton Four Oaks is £69,774 per year. There are 3 schools in Sutton Four Oaks: 2 primary (1 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Sutton Four Oaks is home to around 9,329 people, with a population density of about 1,659.6 per km².

Crime rate

5/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

2/10

Income level

10/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Sutton Four Oaks Population

9,329

Population density

1,659.6 per km²

Crime

Violence and sexual offences

33.87(-12%)

Shoplifting

14.58(+68%)

Vehicle crime

13.08(+101%)

Burglary

6.43(+58%)

Criminal damage and arson

6.43(-12%)

West Midlands average

Demographics

British

7,046

75.52%

Indian

996

10.68%

Other White

218

2.34%

Pakistani

186

1.99%

Other

131

1.4%

Total population: 9,330

Economics

Level 4 qualifications or above

3,619

46.62%

Level 3 (A level)

1,163

14.98%

No qualifications

992

12.78%

Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)

989

12.74%

Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)

547

7.05%

Total 16+ residents: 7,762

Housing

Owns outright

1,823

47.25%

Owns with a mortgage

1,299

33.67%

Private landlord or letting agency

418

10.83%

Other social rented

167

4.33%

Social rents from council

2.07%

Total households: 3,858

Property prices in Sutton Four Oaks

Median price£540,000

Price per sq ft£390

Sales (last 12 months)111

Typical range (middle 50%)£289K – £825K

Based on 111 recent sales, the median property price is £540,000 (about £390 per square foot) in Sutton Four Oaks area, with individual transactions ranging from £120,000 up to £2,150,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Sutton Four Oaks over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	£/sq ft	P5	P25	P75	P95
Detached	53	£792,500	£457	£487,000	£600,000	£1,100,000	£1,786,800
Semi-Detached	23	£410,000	£391	£270,500	£381,000	£585,000	£859,000
Terraced	7	£395,000	£378	£166,500	£330,500	£461,000	£763,100
Flats	28	£212,500	£262	£164,200	£188,000	£280,625	£315,000

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Sutton Four Oaks

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Sutton Four Oaks.
Year	Detached	Flats	Semi-Detached	Terraced
2016	£580,000	£168,000	£366,225	£295,000
2017	£637,500	£172,000	£335,000	£297,500
2018	£642,500	£163,000	£320,500	£332,750
2019	£675,000	£178,250	£316,000	£327,500
2020	£787,500	£193,750	£300,000	£335,000
2021	£725,000	£187,500	£400,000	£280,000
2022	£862,500	£199,750	£380,000	£310,000
2023	£806,250	£243,500	£403,000	£320,000
2024	£872,500	£190,000	£407,000	£432,500
2025	£765,000	£201,000	£395,000	£385,500
2026	£749,000	£202,000	£435,000	£275,000

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Sutton Four Oaks.
Year	Detached	Flats	Semi-Detached	Terraced
2016	£319	£218	£269	£274
2017	£342	£236	£301	£283
2018	£336	£236	£305	£302
2019	£378	£232	£299	£325
2020	£385	£261	£327	£342
2021	£399	£252	£326	£321
2022	£440	£270	£399	£370
2023	£430	£268	£412	£353
2024	£435	£264	£363	£373
2025	£457	£259	£386	£353
2026	£456	£261	£395	£378

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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.

Local government

Elected councillors for Sutton Four Oaks ward.

Local councillors

Raaj Shamji

Sutton Four Oaks - Elected 7 May 2026

Conservative