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Woodgate Valley

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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

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Woodgate Valley Population

7,654

Population density

2,754.4 per km²

Crime

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

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

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

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

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.
Type	Sales	Median	£/sq ft	P5	P25	P75	P95
Detached	2	£311,500	£285	£285,850	£297,250	£325,750	£337,150
Semi-Detached	8	£260,000	£279	£186,600	£246,500	£296,750	£311,750
Terraced	21	£182,500	£195	£93,000	£152,000	£217,500	£240,000
Flats	3	£82,500	£125	£62,250	£71,250	£86,250	£89,250

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Woodgate Valley

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Woodgate Valley.
Year	Detached	Flats	Semi-Detached	Terraced
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

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Woodgate Valley.
Year	Detached	Flats	Semi-Detached	Terraced
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

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.

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Demographics

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Property prices in Woodgate Valley

Prices by property typelast 12 months

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Woodgate Valley

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Council Tax Bands

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