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Wylde Green

About

Wylde Green is a residential suburb located in the Erdington district of Birmingham, approximately 6 miles northeast of the city center. The area is well-connected by public transport, with Wylde Green railway station providing direct links to Birmingham New Street and Lichfield. Housing in the area consists mainly of semi-detached and detached homes, many dating from the early to mid-20th century, alongside some modern developments.

The suburb features local amenities including shops, pubs, and several parks, such as Wylde Green Recreation Ground. Schools in the area are rated highly, making it a popular choice for families. While primarily residential, Wylde Green retains a quiet atmosphere with easy access to larger retail and leisure facilities in nearby Erdington and Sutton Coldfield. The area offers a balance of suburban living with convenient transport links to central Birmingham.

Area overview

On average Wylde Green has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 25 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 of residents in Wylde Green is £60,900 per year. There are 2 schools in Wylde Green: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

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

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

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 74 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	46	£535,000	£386,750	£465,000	£628,750	£750,000
Flats	14	£242,500	£133,125	£180,750	£375,750	£586,125
Semi-Detached	11	£475,000	£376,000	£427,500	£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: 16/11/2025.

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

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