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Yardley South

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About

Yardley South sits within the larger Yardley district, bordered by residential areas like Acocks Green and South Yardley. The locality is primarily made up of post-war housing, with a mix of semi-detached homes and smaller terraces. Its main commercial activity is concentrated along the Coventry Road corridor, which hosts a variety of local shops, supermarkets, and essential services catering to daily needs. The area is served by several bus routes, providing connections to Birmingham city centre and surrounding suburbs.

A notable local landmark is St. Edburgha's Church, a medieval parish church with origins dating back to the 12th century, situated near the River Cole. This green corridor, with its walking paths, offers a natural space within the urban setting. The area is also home to several primary schools and community facilities, reinforcing its function as a settled residential neighbourhood. The overall character is functional and residential, centred around its main arterial road and local green spaces.

Area overview

On average Yardley South has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 108 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.1× the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. Approximately 11.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Yardley South is £51,342 per year. There are 1 schools in Yardley South: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Yardley South is home to around 6,255 people, with a population density of about 5,532.5 per km².

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
108
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
11.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Yardley South Population
6,255
Population density
5,532.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
47.96(+24%)
Shoplifting
24.94(+187%)
Vehicle crime
11.35(+74%)
Anti-social behaviour
10.55(-2%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.95(+23%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
3,855
61.62%
Pakistani
767
12.26%
Bangladeshi
244
3.9%
Other White
237
3.79%
Indian
209
3.34%
Total population: 6,256

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,249
25.56%
No qualifications
1,117
22.86%
Level 3 (A level)
850
17.39%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
765
15.65%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
533
10.91%
Total 16+ residents: 4,887

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
844
34.27%
Owns outright
800
32.48%
Private landlord or letting agency
466
18.92%
Social rents from council
232
9.42%
Other social rented
58
2.35%
Total households: 2,463

Property prices in Yardley South

Median price£239,000
Price per sq ft£290
Sales (last 12 months)56
Typical range (middle 50%)£190K – £279K

Based on 56 recent sales, the median property price is £239,000 (about £290 per square foot) in Yardley South area, with individual transactions ranging from £90,000 up to £325,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Yardley South over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached2£318,500£291
Semi-Detached31£255,000£318
Terraced16£213,000£257
Flats7£125,000£192

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Yardley South

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Yardley South.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£81,500£180,000£140,000
2017£261,000£99,750£174,000£153,000
2018£281,250£125,000£194,000£152,000
2019£245,000£208,000£157,250
2020£290,000£122,000£204,000£159,445
2021£265,000£97,000£220,000£182,000
2022£320,000£161,900£249,975£199,000
2023£375,000£163,700£251,000£202,500
2024£320,000£180,498£259,000£195,000
2025£312,000£125,000£254,000£207,500
2026£270,500£216,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Yardley South.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Yardley South.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£186£206£170
2017£264£159£205£185
2018£295£171£234£187
2019£256£241£178
2020£234£169£256£220
2021£286£206£263£225
2022£256£329£309£245
2023£331£358£302£245
2024£306£340£297£216
2025£261£192£305£250
2026£318£331
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Yardley South.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Yardley South 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 Yardley South

Is Yardley South safe?

Yardley South records about 108 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 Yardley South?

The median sale price in Yardley South is £239,000 (about £290 per square foot) based on 56 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Yardley South?

Yardley South has 1 primary school (1 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Yardley South?

Yardley South scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Yardley South sits around rank 9,397 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 Yardley South?

The average household income in Yardley South is around £51,342 per year, and 11% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

All postcodesin Yardley South

B261AR

Hollyhurst Grove

B261AB

Swan Shopping Centre

B261TQ

Preston Road

B261JE

Steyning Road

B261BU

Charles Edward Road

B261HY

Gilbertstone Avenue

B261HW

Aldershaw Road

B261AP

Yew Tree Lane

B261NS

Brays Road

B261BD

Yew Tree Lane

B261JY

Bryn Arden Road

B261TA

Ash Tree Drive

B258LG

Gideon Close

B261HR

Gilbertstone Avenue

B261DR

Coventry Road

B261LT

Wensley Road

B261BP

Lime Grove

B261DU

Clay Lane

B261TH

Harvey Road

B258LF

Kinwarton Close

B261LR

Saxondale Avenue

B261LL

Sunnymead Road

B261PD

Manor House Lane

B261HX

Gilbertstone Avenue

B261NE

Herondale Road

B258NE

Binley Close

B261DG

Coventry Road

B261PA

Coventry Road

B261HL

Aldershaw Road

B261NF

Herondale Road

B258LN

Bagnall Close

B261AA

Swan Shopping Centre

B261BG

Coventry Road

B261DS

Coventry Road

B261JU

Gotham Road

B261LN

Sunnymead Road

B261LB

Gotham Road

B261HH

Steyning Road

B261AL

Coventry Road

B261JT

Gilbertstone Avenue

B261LA

Derron Avenue

B261AN

Coventry Road

B261DT

Coventry Road

B258LQ

Davis Grove

B261BT

Charles Edward Road

B261DY

Clay Lane

B261JX

Bryn Arden Road

B261PB

Coventry Road

B261JA

Steyning Road

B261UB

Rutland Drive

B261HP

Copnor Grove

B258XE

Church Road

B261TF

Lily Road

B258NF

Martin Close

B261HN

Aldershaw Road

B261TG

Preston Road

B261LZ

Wychwood Crescent

B261LP

Saxondale Avenue

B261BW

South Yardley

B261AD

Hob's Moat Road

B261DA

Gladstone Road

B261JR

Gilbertstone Avenue

B261LD

Gilbertstone Avenue

B261JP

Coventry Road

B261ND

Herondale Road

B258UJ

Church Road

B261NU

Brays Road

B261JD

Steyning Road

B263HH

Coventry Road

B261BE

Yew Tree Lane

B261TE

Lily Road

B261BY

Emily Road

B261DX

Clay Lane

B261AS

Rowlands Road

B261DB

Warwell Lane

B261JF

Petworth Grove

B261JB

Steyning Road

B261LY

Wychwood Crescent

B261NB

Dalewood Croft

B258LS

Kennerley Road

B261DD

Coventry Road

B261HJ

Aldershaw Road

B261LJ

Sunnymead Road

B261NA

Wensley Road

B261AW

South Yardley

B261NR

Brays Road

B261LX

Wychwood Crescent