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About

Woodgate Valley lies on Birmingham's southwestern edge, characterised by its large expanse of rural parkland within the city. The area is primarily residential, with housing estates and local schools centred around the preserved green corridor of the valley itself. This open space follows the course of the Bourn Brook, providing a distinct contrast to the surrounding urban fabric.

The area's core is Woodgate Valley Country Park, a working urban farm and extensive meadows that offer a focus for local recreation. Paths network through fields and woodland, connecting neighbourhoods to the farm's activities. This blend of agriculture and public parkland defines the local environment, with the rural character maintained despite the proximity to major routes like the A456.

Area overview

On average Woodgate Valley has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 105 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. Approximately 32.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Woodgate Valley is £42,739 per year. There are 3 schools in Woodgate Valley: 2 primary (1 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Woodgate Valley is home to around 7,654 people, with a population density of about 2,754.4 per km².

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
105
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
32.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Woodgate Valley Population
7,654
Population density
2,754.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
56.7(+47%)
Criminal damage and arson
13.46(+85%)
Vehicle crime
8.62(+32%)
Burglary
6.66(+64%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.53(-39%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,851
63.38%
African
442
5.77%
Caribbean
359
4.69%
Other Asian
358
4.68%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
300
3.92%
Total population: 7,654

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
1,523
25.67%
Level 4+ (Degree)
1,467
24.73%
Level 3 (A level)
945
15.93%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
886
14.93%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
631
10.64%
Total 16+ residents: 5,933

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
1,118
34.53%
Owns outright
840
25.94%
Owns with a mortgage
743
22.95%
Private landlord or letting agency
400
12.35%
Other social rented
62
1.91%
Total households: 3,238

Property prices in Woodgate Valley

Median price£205,000
Price per sq ft£230
Sales (last 12 months)34
Typical range (middle 50%)£153K – £248K

Based on 34 recent sales, the median property price is £205,000 (about £230 per square foot) in Woodgate Valley area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £340,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Woodgate Valley over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached2£311,500£285
Semi-Detached8£260,000£279
Terraced21£182,500£195
Flats3£82,500£125

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Woodgate Valley

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Woodgate Valley.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£235,500£70,000£137,500£110,000
2017£212,000£68,000£179,950£122,500
2018£243,000£68,000£187,850£125,250
2019£221,500£67,750£205,000£140,500
2020£251,500£73,250£175,000£143,000
2021£295,000£72,000£220,000£159,000
2022£275,000£110,500£222,500£176,000
2023£370,000£95,000£239,750£176,000
2024£300,000£90,000£200,000£180,000
2025£340,000£82,500£260,000£188,000
2026£283,000£283,500£186,250
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Woodgate Valley.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Woodgate Valley.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£232£171£176£123
2017£243£146£209£132
2018£273£121£193£148
2019£257£179£215£147
2020£253£140£226£160
2021£232£176£237£178
2022£365£216£237£184
2023£316£157£288£200
2024£313£151£253£187
2025£329£125£275£207
2026£241£305£193
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Woodgate Valley.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Woodgate Valley 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.

Frequently asked questions about Woodgate Valley

Is Woodgate Valley safe?

Woodgate Valley records about 105 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Woodgate Valley?

The median sale price in Woodgate Valley is £205,000 (about £230 per square foot) based on 34 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Woodgate Valley?

Woodgate Valley has 2 primary schools (1 rated Outstanding, 1 Good) and 1 secondary school (1 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Woodgate Valley?

Woodgate Valley scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Woodgate Valley sits around rank 6,401 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Woodgate Valley?

The average household income in Woodgate Valley is around £42,739 per year, and 33% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

All postcodesin Woodgate Valley

B323QY

Woodgate Lane

B321AF

Ridgeway

B323TL

Sommerfield Road

B323HX

Ambleside

B323DH

Clapgate Lane

B323UD

Heathy Rise

B323UG

Lye Avenue

B323EP

Jiggins Lane

B321SN

Middle Leasow

B321SD

Highfield Lane

B323TB

Sommerfield Road

B321SU

Elan Rise

B323RR

Simmons Leasow

B321RX

Highfield Lane

B323RX

Simcox Gardens

B321RT

Highfield Lane

B323QT

Woodgate Lane

B323SB

Stevens Avenue

B323UQ

Lye Avenue

B323EH

Pomeroy Road

B323DJ

Clover Drive

B620EP

Carters Lane

B323SL

Rushy Piece

B323DG

Parkside

B323SH

Sommerfield Road

B323QD

Adams Hill

B323QR

Nailers Close

B323SD

Stevens Avenue

B321RY

Four Acres

B321SR

Simmons Drive

B323QX

Woodgate Lane

B323QG

Adams Hill

B323QP

Hightree Close

B620EL

Eldon Road

B321RS

Near Lands Close

B323DD

Bartley Green

B323SN

Upper Close

B323TT

Sommerfield Road

B323SE

Wood Leasow

B323QH

Adams Hill

B323QA

Offmoor Road

B620QB

Olliver Close

B323QJ

Adams Hill

B620EY

Marshwood Croft

B321SS

Simmons Drive

B323AB

Stonehouse Lane

B323HY

Ambleside

B323HN

Jiggins Lane

B323EN

Jiggins Lane

B323BL

Illeybrook Square

B323RU

Glen Side

B323QS

Lye Close Lane

B323RT

The Hill

B620QD

The Rookery

B323DS

Illeybrook Square

B321RD

Barn Piece

B323DR

Clapgate Lane

B323DB

Kettles Wood Drive

B323DN

Brook Walk

B323SG

Gravel Bank

B321RU

Highfield Lane

B323EL

Jiggins Lane

B323BU

Clapgate Lane

B323TG

Bean Croft

B321SP

Simmons Drive

B620HQ

Swanley Close

B323DL

Oakleaf Close

B321SA

Highfield Lane

B323AA

Stonehouse Grove

B323SY

County Close

B323SZ

County Close

B323RH

Sommerfield Road

B323RW

Ralphs Meadow

B323TQ

Plough Avenue

B323RY

Little Hill Way

B323UJ

Parkfield

B321SE

Gorsly Piece

B323SJ

Sommerfield Road

B323QB

Romsley Road

B323TA

Sommerfield Road

B323QU

Woodgate Lane

B321SF

Gorsly Piece

B323SQ

Gravel Bank

B323BZ

Bell Heath Way

B323TS

Hindon Walk

B323BS

Watery Lane

B321ST

Dimmingsdale Bank

B323UB

Fallow Walk

B323SA

Stevens Avenue

B323TN

Ox Leasow

B323QL

Eves Croft

B620HG

Stanmore Grove

B323DP

Clapgate Lane

B321SJ

Six Acres

B323DT

Clapgate Lane

B323HR

Ambleside

B323DE

Clapgate Lane

B323TF

Tibbats Close

B323TD

Sommerfield Road

B323TR

Foredraft Close