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Sutton Roughley

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About

Sutton Roughley ward lies in the northernmost part of Birmingham, bordering Staffordshire. The area is largely residential, characterised by suburban housing estates and several local parks, including Roughley Woods and Rectory Park. It contains the historic village of Roughley, which provides a distinct, older core amidst the modern development. The ward is primarily a commuter area, with good road links to Sutton Coldfield town centre and beyond.

The landscape features open green spaces and the Plants Brook, which runs through the area. Local facilities include schools, community centres, and shops concentrated along Chester Road. A notable local landmark is the Church of St. Michael and All Angels in Boldmere, which serves the community. The ward maintains a quiet, suburban atmosphere, with much of its daily life oriented around its neighbourhoods and parks.

Area overview

On average Sutton Roughley has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 77 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 6.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Sutton Roughley is £68,409 per year. There are 2 schools in Sutton Roughley: 2 primary (2 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Sutton Roughley is home to around 11,965 people, with a population density of about 1,616.4 per km2.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
77
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
6.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Sutton Roughley Population
11,965
Population density
1,616.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
34.52(-10%)
Shoplifting
15.29(+75%)
Vehicle crime
11.53(+75%)
Burglary
8.94(+121%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.02(-38%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
9,486
79.27%
Indian
770
6.43%
Pakistani
224
1.87%
Other White
211
1.76%
Other
155
1.3%
Total population: 11,967

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
3,980
42.19%
Level 3 (A level)
1,537
16.29%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,256
13.31%
No qualifications
1,230
13.04%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
766
8.12%
Total 16+ residents: 9,433

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,981
41.9%
Owns with a mortgage
1,858
39.3%
Private landlord or letting agency
434
9.18%
Social rents from council
217
4.59%
Other social rented
168
3.55%
Total households: 4,728

Property prices in Sutton Roughley

Based on 153 recent sales, the median property price is £385,000 in Sutton Roughley area, with individual transactions ranging from £30,000 up to £1,675,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Sutton Roughley in the 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 Sutton Roughley over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached62£479,000
Flats9£185,000
Semi-Detached67£350,000
Terraced15£305,000

10 years median price trend in Sutton Roughley

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

Data Sources

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