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About

Woodgate is located in the north of Birmingham, bordered by the districts of Perry Barr and Kingstanding. The area is primarily residential, characterised by a mix of interwar and post-war housing, including many semi-detached homes. Local amenities are concentrated along Church Road and Queslett Road, providing essential shops and services for the community. The area offers straightforward access to the wider city via the A34 and several bus routes, supporting daily commuting.

A significant local feature is the presence of the large Perry Hall Playing Fields and the adjacent Planters Garden Centre, offering green space and leisure within the urban setting. The area is also home to several schools, including Perry Beeches Academy, serving local families. The landscape includes subtle slopes and mature tree lines along many streets, contributing to its established suburban character.

Area overview

On average Woodgate has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 94 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 38.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Woodgate is £39,308 per year. There are 2 schools in Woodgate: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Woodgate is home to around 6,818 people, with a population density of about 4,241.9 per km2.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
94
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
38.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Woodgate Population
6,818
Population density
4,241.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
50.31(+32%)
Criminal damage and arson
11.29(+57%)
Anti-social behaviour
9.83(-13%)
Vehicle crime
9.53(+45%)
Public order
5.43(-11%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,947
72.54%
African
328
4.81%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
260
3.81%
Caribbean
250
3.67%
Other White
155
2.27%
Total population: 6,820

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
1,419
26.36%
Level 4+ (Degree)
1,188
22.07%
Level 3 (A level)
835
15.51%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
816
15.16%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
657
12.2%
Total 16+ residents: 5,384

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
937
31.22%
Owns outright
821
27.36%
Owns with a mortgage
684
22.79%
Private landlord or letting agency
261
8.7%
Other social rented
218
7.26%
Total households: 3,001

Property prices in Woodgate

Based on 34 recent sales, the median property price is £217,500 in Woodgate area, with individual transactions ranging from £65,000 up to £445,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Woodgate 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 Woodgate over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached2£345,000
Flats1£65,000
Semi-Detached10£250,000
Terraced21£215,000

10 years median price trend in Woodgate

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

Data Sources

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