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About

Yardley sits in eastern Birmingham, bisected by the River Cole. Its landscape is defined by this waterway, which flows through a series of public parks and green corridors. The area is primarily residential, with housing ranging from Victorian terraces near the old centre to inter-war and post-war developments spreading outward.

The historic core is Yardley Village, centred on St. Edburgha's Church, parts of which date to the 13th century. A specific local landmark is the Old Stone Cross, a medieval monument standing at a major road junction. Much of daily life revolves around several district shopping parades serving their immediate neighbourhoods.

Area overview

On average Yardley has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 95 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 15.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Yardley is £48,555 per year. There are 2 schools in Yardley: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Yardley is home to around 8,822 people, with a population density of about 5,488.7 per km2.

Crime rate

8/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

8/10

Income level

5/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Yardley Population

8,822

Population density

5,488.7 per km²

Crime

Violence and sexual offences

47.38(+24%)

Vehicle crime

11.22(+70%)

Shoplifting

8.61(-2%)

Criminal damage and arson

8.27(+15%)

Anti-social behaviour

6.91(-39%)

West Midlands average

Demographics

British

3,647

41.33%

Pakistani

2,348

26.61%

Bangladeshi

544

6.17%

African

359

4.07%

Other Asian

333

3.77%

Total population: 8,824

Economics

Level 4+ (Degree)

1,849

26.88%

No qualifications

1,787

25.98%

Level 3 (A level)

1,053

15.31%

Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)

911

13.24%

Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)

765

11.12%

Total 16+ residents: 6,879

Housing

Owns outright

1,121

35.49%

Owns with a mortgage

970

30.71%

Private landlord or letting agency

534

16.9%

Social rents from council

298

9.43%

Other social rented

150

4.75%

Total households: 3,159

Property prices in Yardley

Based on 75 recent sales, the median property price is £226,000 in Yardley area, with individual transactions ranging from £80,000 up to £465,000.

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 Yardley over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	3	£400,000	£238,000	£310,000	£402,500	£404,500
Flats	13	£115,000	£88,700	£105,000	£131,000	£145,200
Semi-Detached	36	£276,000	£192,375	£255,000	£306,000	£355,750
Terraced	23	£201,000	£141,600	£177,500	£230,500	£372,495

10 years median price trend in Yardley

Data Sources

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

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

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