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Wylde Green

About

Wylde Green is a residential suburb situated in the south of Sutton Coldfield, within Birmingham. The area is characterised by tree-lined streets and a mix of housing, from inter-war semis to larger detached properties. It functions primarily as a commuter area, with good transport links into Birmingham city centre.

The local centre along Chester Road provides everyday shops and services. A notable landmark is the Wylde Green Hotel, a large Victorian building that has been a local fixture for over a century. The area is bordered by open spaces like Rectory Park and enjoys proximity to Sutton Park.

Area overview

On average Wylde Green has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 26 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 1.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Wylde Green is £65,001 per year. There are 2 schools in Wylde Green: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Wylde Green is home to around 5,963 people, with a population density of about 2,586.8 per km2.

Crime rate

1/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

2/10

Income level

10/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Wylde Green Population

5,963

Population density

2,586.8 per km²

Crime

Shoplifting

13.92(+59%)

Violence and sexual offences

8.22(-79%)

Vehicle crime

4.86(-26%)

Burglary

4.36(+8%)

Other theft

4.02(-30%)

West Midlands average

Demographics

British

4,326

72.52%

Indian

426

7.14%

Pakistani

273

4.58%

Irish

159

2.67%

Other

124

2.08%

Total population: 5,965

Economics

Level 4+ (Degree)

2,303

45.91%

Level 3 (A level)

753

15.01%

No qualifications

712

14.19%

Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)

575

11.46%

Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)

340

6.78%

Total 16+ residents: 5,016

Housing

Owns outright

1,288

54.19%

Owns with a mortgage

847

35.63%

Private landlord or letting agency

173

7.28%

Other social rented

1.18%

Other forms of private rent

1.18%

Total households: 2,377

Property prices in Wylde Green

Based on 70 recent sales, the median property price is £475,000 in Wylde Green area, with individual transactions ranging from £92,500 up to £875,000.

Price distribution per property type (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 Wylde Green over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	41	£550,000	£379,000	£470,000	£670,000	£765,000
Flats	15	£250,000	£136,250	£181,500	£362,500	£569,250
Semi-Detached	11	£432,000	£357,500	£418,500	£505,000	£535,750
Terraced	3	£276,000	£194,100	£230,500	£333,000	£378,600

10 years median price trend in Wylde Green

Data Sources

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

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

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