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About

Yardley West & Stechford is a residential ward in eastern Birmingham, characterised by a mix of interwar and post-war housing estates. The area is primarily residential, with local shopping parades serving the community along main routes like Yardley Road and Station Road. Stechford retains its own railway station, providing a direct link into Birmingham New Street. The ward contains several green spaces, including Stechford Cascades, a linear park following a brook.

The physical geography is defined by the River Cole, which forms a significant part of the western boundary. The river valley and its associated parkland provide a continuous corridor for wildlife and recreation. Residential streets are generally quiet, with a functional centre around Stechford's crossroads. The area's layout reflects its historical development from a distinct village, absorbed into the city's expansion during the 20th century.

Area overview

On average Yardley West & Stechford has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 146 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.5× the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. Approximately 22.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Yardley West & Stechford is £44,626 per year. There are 3 schools in Yardley West & Stechford: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Yardley West & Stechford is home to around 13,593 people, with a population density of about 7,807.6 per km².

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
146
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
22.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Yardley West & Stechford Population
13,593
Population density
7,807.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
75.11(+94%)
Criminal damage and arson
13.61(+87%)
Vehicle crime
12.58(+93%)
Public order
10.3(+70%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.36(-32%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Pakistani
5,073
37.32%
British
3,799
27.95%
Other Asian
702
5.16%
Bangladeshi
679
5%
African
616
4.53%
Total population: 13,592

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
2,902
29.8%
Level 4 qualifications or above
2,283
23.44%
Level 3 (A level)
1,434
14.73%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,292
13.27%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,155
11.86%
Total 16+ residents: 9,738

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,192
27.79%
Owns outright
1,066
24.85%
Private landlord or letting agency
868
20.23%
Social rents from council
683
15.92%
Other social rented
357
8.32%
Total households: 4,290

Property prices in Yardley West & Stechford

Median price£215,000
Price per sq ft£235
Sales (last 12 months)57
Typical range (middle 50%)£173K – £255K

Based on 57 recent sales, the median property price is £215,000 (about £235 per square foot) in Yardley West & Stechford area, with individual transactions ranging from £27,000 up to £350,000.

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 West & Stechford over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached4£324,000£165
Semi-Detached16£240,750£252
Terraced30£215,000£236
Flats7£105,000£175

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Yardley West & Stechford

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Yardley West & Stechford.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£74,750£161,250£139,000
2017£219,525£98,750£165,000£135,000
2018£301,250£76,250£182,000£146,498
2019£240,000£102,000£185,000£160,000
2020£200,054£98,000£195,000£162,000
2021£267,500£114,000£205,000£165,500
2022£255,000£98,750£200,000£187,000
2023£377,500£110,000£240,000£205,000
2024£370,000£125,000£245,000£200,000
2025£285,000£89,500£255,000£213,500
2026£324,000£107,000£203,000£192,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Yardley West & Stechford.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Yardley West & Stechford.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£135£162£158
2017£152£144£175£159
2018£247£145£185£166
2019£230£159£186£177
2020£196£154£195£184
2021£215£176£198£199
2022£255£158£223£229
2023£277£171£242£227
2024£257£204£244£226
2025£165£173£257£236
2026£235£185£219£224
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Yardley West & Stechford.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Yardley West & Stechford 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.

Local government

Elected councillors for Yardley West & Stechford ward.

Local councillors

Baber Baz

Yardley West & Stechford - Elected 7 May 2026

Liberal Democrats

Frequently asked questions about Yardley West & Stechford

Is Yardley West & Stechford safe?

Yardley West & Stechford records about 146 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Yardley West & Stechford?

The median sale price in Yardley West & Stechford is £215,000 (about £235 per square foot) based on 57 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Yardley West & Stechford?

Yardley West & Stechford has 3 primary schools (3 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Yardley West & Stechford?

Yardley West & Stechford scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Yardley West & Stechford sits around rank 2,820 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 West & Stechford?

The average household income in Yardley West & Stechford is around £44,626 per year, and 23% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Yardley West & Stechford?

Yardley West & Stechford is represented by 1 elected councillor: Baber Baz (Liberal Democrats).

All postcodesin Yardley West & Stechford

B338QF

Bordesley Green East

B258SH

Flavells Lane

B258TN

Hob Moor Road

B258SA

Saltash Grove

B338TX

Yardley Fields Road

B338UT

Bowater Avenue

B258UA

Clements Road

B338TL

Richmond Road

B258YT

Barn Meadow

B338AJ

Victoria Road

B338AG

Albert Road

B338UA

Albert Road

B338BJ

Lyttelton Road

B258SB

Wash Lane

B338BQ

Redthorn Grove

B338TJ

Yardley Green Road

B258QE

Mintern Road

B258SX

Eastleigh Grove

B258YZ

Rickyard Close

B338UU

Kew Gardens

B338PP

Bordesley Green East

B258QA

The Ring

B258TW

Hythe Grove

B338BN

Lyttelton Road

B338UL

Stuarts Road

B338ST

Bordesley Green East

B258UB

Hob Moor Road

B258RG

Rockingham Road

B338QB

Bordesley Green East

B338UQ

Stuarts Road

B258RS

Blakesley Road

B258QY

Millhouse Road

B258QU

Kestrel Avenue

B338TE

Yardley Green Road

B338AD

Frederick Road

B338TD

Richmond Road

B338TB

Neston Grove

B338SY

Upton Road

B338AL

Victoria Road

B338FD

Albert Road

B338TN

Richmond Road

B338SN

Francis Road

B258FL

Yardley West & Stechford

B258TF

Homelea Road

B338PY

Lonsdale Close

B258PZ

Brantford Road

B258PY

Bierton Road

B258SS

Debenham Crescent

B258SY

Linford Grove

B258QH

Millhouse Road

B338PL

Station Road

B338AN

Victoria Road

B338AR

Mary Road

B258SL

Field House Road

B338UB

Albert Road

B258RP

Blakesley Road

B338BB

Station Road

B338SH

Richmond Road

B338SR

Morden Road

B258SR

Laxton Grove

B338SS

Richmond Road

B338QA

Bordesley Green East

B338QS

Station Road

B258RR

Blakesley Grove

B258TU

Blakesley Mews

B258RJ

Stoney Lane

B338UR

Bowater Avenue

B338AE

Frederick Road

B258QP

Larch Walk

B258TX

Clements Road

B258RT

Blakesley Road

B338QE

Denton Grove

B338QT

Station Road

B258QX

Kestrel Avenue

B258QD

The Ring

B258YH

Seacroft Avenue

B338BA

Station Road

B338UY

Pear Tree Close

B258SG

Flavells Lane

B258TE

Homelea Road

B338AH

Victoria Road

B258TD

Homelea Road

B338PX

Manor Gardens

B338SJ

Albert Road

B258TA

Homelea Road

B338TY

Yardley Fields Road

B258YU

Greenwood

B258QJ

Millhouse Road

B338AP

Mary Road

B258ST

Bessborough Road

B338TG

Yardley Green Road

B258SP

Debenham Road

B258QS

Millhouse Road

B258RU

Marlborough Grove

B258QB

Rosedale Road

B338UJ

Stuarts Road

B338AB

Lock Drive

B338AS

Elizabeth Road

B338TF

Yardley Green Road

B338QJ

Blakesley Way