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Yardley West & Stechford

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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. 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 4 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
74.97(+96%)
Criminal damage and arson
13.83(+93%)
Vehicle crime
13.32(+102%)
Public order
9.71(+59%)
Anti-social behaviour
9.56(-16%)
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

Based on 52 recent sales, the median property price is £220,000 in Yardley West & Stechford area, with individual transactions ranging from £27,000 up to £425,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Yardley West & Stechford 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 Yardley West & Stechford over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached1£220,000
Flats2£118,500
Semi-Detached26£252,500
Terraced23£210,000

10 years median price trend in Yardley West & Stechford

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Yardley West & Stechford.

All postcodes in Yardley West & Stechford

B258RF

Foliot Fields

B258SQ

Flavells Lane

B338FD

Albert Road

B338PP

Bordesley Green East

B338SU

Bordesley Green East

B338TN

Richmond Road

B338UL

Stuarts Road

B338UU

Kew Gardens

B258QU

Kestrel Avenue

B258RP

Blakesley Road

B258RU

Marlborough Grove

B258UD

Wembley Grove

B338QF

Bordesley Green East

B338UB

Albert Road

B258SR

Laxton Grove

B338QB

Bordesley Green East

B338UT

Bowater Avenue

B258TN

Hob Moor Road

B258TS

Clements Road

B258UA

Clements Road

B338FE

Albert Road

B338QS

Station Road

B338BQ

Redthorn Grove

B338PS

Manor Gardens

B338UJ

Stuarts Road

B258PZ

Brantford Road

B338TD

Richmond Road

B258SL

Field House Road

B258SN

Field House Road

B258TY

Clements Road

B258YH

Seacroft Avenue

B258YY

Greenwood

B338AH

Victoria Road

B338AR

Mary Road

B258SS

Debenham Crescent

B338PL

Station Road

B338SN

Francis Road

B338UR

Bowater Avenue

B258QZ

Wash Lane

B338TQ

Upton Grove

B258QY

Millhouse Road

B338TB

Neston Grove

B258RH

Charminster Avenue

B338BE

Redthorn Grove

B338AS

Elizabeth Road

B338PY

Lonsdale Close

B338US

Stuarts Drive

B258SW

Field House Road

B258TT

Clements Road

B258QX

Kestrel Avenue

B338SX

Upton Road

B258TZ

Clements Road

B338PR

Levante Gardens

B258SJ

Field House Road

B338AA

Albert Road

B338TG

Yardley Green Road

B338QA

Bordesley Green East

B338TJ

Yardley Green Road

Data Sources

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