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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, 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