Property profile

8 Birchtrees Croft

Map showing 8 Birchtrees Croft, Birmingham

Estimated sale price

£370,000

Detached sold in South Yardley

The box shows the middle 50% of detached sale prices, the whiskers show the 5th to 95th percentile, and the marker shows this property's estimated price.

Half of similar homes sold within the box; most sold within the wider line.

An indicative model estimate, not a survey or formal valuation.

This property vs market

Last sold30 Jan 2026
£388,000Change since last sale: −£16,000 (−4.2%)
Annualised change
−7.6% per yearBirmingham annualised change (detached) since 2026: −0.7% per yearThis property's value fell faster than the market
Price per sq ftLocal median £321 per sq ft
£367 per sq ftEstimate vs local median: +£46 per sq ft (+14%)
Local sold pricesMedian for detached in South Yardley
£375,000Estimate vs local median: −£3,000 (−0.9%)
How this estimate is calculated

Area360's automated valuation uses available property details, recorded sales and local market data to estimate a sale price. This automated estimate is a guide, not a survey, mortgage valuation or formal valuation. See the valuation methodology and limitations.

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Property facts

Property typeHouse / Detached
TenureFreehold
Construction period1996-2002
Floor area94 m² / 1,012 sq ft
Rooms6 habitable / 6 heated
EPC ratingD
EPC inspection12 Jun 2025

Sales history

DatePriceChange
30 Jan 2026£388,000+168%
23 Feb 2001£145,000+34%
20 Aug 1999£108,500-

Local market

Property prices in South Yardley

Median price£230,000
Price per sq ft£278
Sales (last 12 months)115
Typical range (middle 50%)£173K – £275K

Based on 115 recent sales, the median property price is £230,000 (about £278 per square foot) in South Yardley area, with individual transactions ranging from £40,000 up to £470,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in South Yardley over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached11£375,000£321
Semi-Detached52£251,500£314
Terraced32£192,500£259
Flats20£132,250£205

10-year price trendmedian sale price in South Yardley

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in South Yardley.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£303,750£119,250£167,000£132,500
2017£288,000£98,000£175,500£147,750
2018£258,750£110,000£190,000£152,000
2019£295,000£125,500£185,000£156,000
2020£269,250£106,000£199,000£155,500
2021£287,500£135,000£212,500£175,000
2022£350,000£157,500£242,500£190,000
2023£350,000£161,400£245,000£202,500
2024£333,500£150,000£250,000£195,000
2025£311,000£135,000£250,000£195,000
2026£401,500£117,500£266,500£197,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in South Yardley.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in South Yardley.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£246£180£205£162
2017£236£158£218£183
2018£282£176£235£188
2019£262£184£239£182
2020£260£184£256£203
2021£306£211£267£209
2022£315£301£302£225
2023£346£349£295£236
2024£324£225£291£226
2025£304£201£305£251
2026£331£216£327£312
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in South Yardley.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for South Yardley in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B26 1EF.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B26 1EF
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
30 Jan 20268, Birchtrees Croft, Birmingham, B26 1EFDetachedFreehold£388,000
20 Oct 20257, Birchtrees Croft, Birmingham, B26 1EFTerracedFreehold£215,000
22 Aug 202553, Eaton Wood Drive, Birmingham, B26 1EDTerracedFreehold£240,000
19 Sept 2025265, Clay Lane, Birmingham, B26 1EADetachedFreehold£397,000
22 May 2026258, Woodcock Lane North, Birmingham, B26 1EGDetachedFreehold£335,000

Other properties at this postcode

AddressTenureFloor areaLast sale
1, Birchtrees Croft, BirminghamFreehold120 m²£315,000 (2019)
3, Birchtrees Croft, BirminghamFreehold104 m²£295,000 (2019)
4 Birchtrees Croft, Birmingham, BirminghamFreehold107 m²£353,000 (2021)
5, Birchtrees Croft, BirminghamFreehold88 m²£127,950 (2002)
6, Birchtrees Croft, BirminghamFreehold92 m²£280,000 (2019)
7 Birchtrees Croft, BirminghamFreehold61 m²£215,000 (2025)
9, Birchtrees Croft, BirminghamFreehold60 m²£125,500 (2004)
10, Birchtrees Croft, BirminghamFreehold112 m²£250,000 (2006)
11 Birchtrees Croft, BirminghamFreehold83 m²£215,000 (2022)
14, Birchtrees Croft, BirminghamFreehold112 m²£249,950 (2006)

Area insights for B26 1EF

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Overview

Postcode B26 1EF is located in a major urban area, within the South Yardley ward of Birmingham in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Acocks Green East area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 80.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 17% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Acocks Green East is £44,942 per year. The nearest station is Acocks Green, about 0.5 miles away. There are 11 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Oak Meadow Public Open Space.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
80
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
4.4%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

7/10

Acocks Green East has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 12,237 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 37% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Acocks Green East has a high crime rate, with approximately 80.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

4.4%

Approximately 4.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 18.9% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

4/10

The average income per household in Acocks Green East is £44,942 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near B26 1EF.

Flood risk

No risk

Acocks Green East near B26 1EF has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Acocks Green located about 0.5 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for B26 1EF
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.5 mi

Acocks Green

N/A

Walking directions to Acocks Green

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for B26 1EF
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.1 miOak Meadow Public Open SpaceMediumWalking directions to Oak Meadow Public Open Space
0.4 miWestley Vale Millennium GreenMediumWalking directions to Westley Vale Millennium Green

Area Profile

Population
322
Population density
3,078.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
45.63(+18%)
Vehicle crime
10.14(+56%)
Burglary
5.07(+25%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.07(-30%)
Public order
4.44(-27%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
202
62.35%
Pakistani
32
9.88%
Indian
23
7.1%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
17
5.25%
Other
11
3.4%
Total population: 324

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
83
32.55%
Level 3 (A level)
57
22.35%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
36
14.12%
No qualifications
34
13.33%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
25
9.8%
Total 16+ residents: 255

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
46
40.71%
Owns outright
42
37.17%
Private landlord or letting agency
13
11.5%
Other social rented
5
4.42%
Shared ownership
4
3.54%
Total households: 113

Schools

In the B26 1EF postcode area, located within Acocks Green East, there are 11 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for B26 1EF
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryGilbertstone Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.3 miPrimaryCottesbrooke Infant and Nursery SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.4 miNot applicableKimichi SchoolOther independent school

Requires improvement

Local amenities

9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B26 1EF

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for B26 1EF
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miSife Minimarket124 Yardley Road, Birmingham, B27 6LGWalking directions to Sife Minimarket
0.4 miBuywise77-79 Yardley Road, Birmingham, B27 6LLWalking directions to Buywise
0.4 miCostcutter61;63 Yardley Road, Birmingham, B27 6LLWalking directions to Costcutter
0.4 miExpress ConvenienceBosworth Road, Birmingham, B26 1EUWalking directions to Express Convenience
0.4 miCostcutterBrean Avenue, Birmingham, B26 1JTWalking directions to Costcutter