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Sutton Walmley & Minworth

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About

The Sutton Walmley & Minworth ward lies in the northeastern part of Birmingham, bordering Sutton Coldfield. It is primarily a residential area characterised by suburban housing estates, local shopping parades, and several large retail parks that serve the wider community. The ward includes the distinct communities of Walmley and Minworth, with the latter historically known for its industrial activity alongside the River Tame.

A notable feature is the extensive network of green spaces, including Walmley Ashlands and the Plantsbrook Local Nature Reserve, which follows a watercourse through the area. The ward is also defined by its major road infrastructure, such as the M6 Toll and the A38, which shape its boundaries and connectivity. Residential life here is centred around local schools, community centres, and the facilities within the large Sutton Coldfield town centre immediately to the west.

Area overview

On average Sutton Walmley & Minworth has low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 65 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 33% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. Approximately 6.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Sutton Walmley & Minworth is £60,128 per year. There are 5 schools in Sutton Walmley & Minworth: 5 primary (2 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Sutton Walmley & Minworth is home to around 16,318 people, with a population density of about 964.6 per km².

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
65
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
6.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Sutton Walmley & Minworth Population
16,318
Population density
964.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
29.17(-25%)
Vehicle crime
10.72(+65%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.58(-23%)
Shoplifting
4.96(-43%)
Anti-social behaviour
4.53(-58%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
13,096
80.28%
Indian
682
4.18%
Other White
397
2.43%
Irish
328
2.01%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
256
1.57%
Total population: 16,313

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
4,753
35.02%
No qualifications
2,357
17.37%
Level 3 (A level)
2,323
17.12%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,832
13.5%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,254
9.24%
Total 16+ residents: 13,571

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
3,062
43.53%
Owns with a mortgage
2,502
35.57%
Private landlord or letting agency
712
10.12%
Other social rented
478
6.8%
Social rents from council
123
1.75%
Total households: 7,034

Property prices in Sutton Walmley & Minworth

Median price£345,000
Price per sq ft£336
Sales (last 12 months)191
Typical range (middle 50%)£260K – £440K

Based on 191 recent sales, the median property price is £345,000 (about £336 per square foot) in Sutton Walmley & Minworth area, with individual transactions ranging from £54,460 up to £1,044,000.

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 Walmley & Minworth over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached64£490,000£382
Semi-Detached74£337,250£326
Terraced29£285,000£325
Flats24£154,438£243

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Sutton Walmley & Minworth

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Sutton Walmley & Minworth.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£328,000£130,000£230,000£207,000
2017£330,995£128,250£250,000£210,500
2018£357,495£138,500£263,750£220,000
2019£370,500£135,000£262,750£215,500
2020£384,675£145,000£270,000£243,250
2021£395,000£140,000£290,000£245,000
2022£450,000£156,500£313,750£260,000
2023£436,250£170,000£339,000£258,000
2024£435,000£171,000£312,500£245,000
2025£471,500£157,000£315,000£267,500
2026£493,750£160,000£339,500£293,750
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Sutton Walmley & Minworth.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Sutton Walmley & Minworth.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£288£220£249£254
2017£305£207£258£254
2018£304£218£282£271
2019£328£230£275£266
2020£317£210£287£294
2021£319£233£303£334
2022£374£249£338£366
2023£365£274£347£352
2024£381£256£342£345
2025£381£231£335£382
2026£379£264£322£418
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Sutton Walmley & Minworth.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Sutton Walmley & Minworth 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.

Local government

Elected councillors for Sutton Walmley & Minworth ward.

Local councillors

John Perks

Sutton Walmley & Minworth - Elected 7 May 2026

Conservative

Ken Wood

Sutton Walmley & Minworth - Elected 7 May 2026

Conservative