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B25 8XD

Hob Moor Road

South Yardley

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Overview

Postcode B25 8XD is located in a major urban area, within the South Yardley ward of Birmingham in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Yardley area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 183.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.9× the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Yardley is £48,555 per year. The nearest station is Acocks Green, about 1.2 miles away. There are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
183
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
44.5%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

9/10

Yardley has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,696 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 11% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Yardley has a very high crime rate, with approximately 183.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

44.5%

Approximately 44.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 14.2% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

5/10

The average income per household in Yardley is £48,555 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 314 ft away from B25 8XD.

Flood risk

No risk

Yardley near B25 8XD 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 1.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
246
Population density
3,644.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
91.01(+135%)
Shoplifting
29.19(+236%)
Robbery
14.31(+835%)
Vehicle crime
12.59(+93%)
Public order
12.02(+98%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
99
40.24%
Pakistani
47
19.11%
African
20
8.13%
Other White
18
7.32%
Bangladeshi
10
4.07%
Total population: 246

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
53
27.32%
Level 4+ (Degree)
46
23.71%
Level 3 (A level)
32
16.49%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
25
12.89%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
23
11.86%
Total 16+ residents: 194

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
48
43.64%
Owns outright
21
19.09%
Private landlord or letting agency
18
16.36%
Owns with a mortgage
15
13.64%
Other forms of private rent
3
2.73%
Total households: 110

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 B25 8XD.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B25 8XD
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
22 Aug 2025Flat 12, Frogmoor House, Hob Moor Road, Birmingham, B25 8XDFlatsLeasehold£127,000
08 Jan 2026Flat 21, Danesmoor House, 569, Hob Moor Road, Birmingham, B25 8XBFlatsLeasehold£106,000
29 Aug 2025Flat 24, Danesmoor House, 569, Hob Moor Road, Birmingham, B25 8XBFlatsLeasehold£94,000
27 Jun 2025102, Harvey Road, Birmingham, B26 1THTerracedFreehold£157,000
27 Nov 2025142, Yew Tree Lane, Birmingham, B26 1AXSemi-DetachedFreehold£269,950

Schools

In the B25 8XD postcode area, located within Yardley, there are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for B25 8XD
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryYardley Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.3 miNot applicableEast Birmingham Network AcademyFree schools alternative provision

Good

0.5 miPrimaryOasis Academy HobmoorAcademy sponsor led

Good

Local amenities

7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B25 8XD

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for B25 8XD
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miIcelandChurch Road, Birmingham, B26 1SNWalking directions to Iceland
0.1 miMorrisons DailyStoney Lane, Birmingham, B25 8YPWalking directions to Morrisons Daily
0.2 miCostcutterBirmingham, B26 1ANWalking directions to Costcutter
0.3 miTesco Extra20 Church Road, South Yardley, Birmingham, B26 1ADWalking directions to Tesco Extra
0.3 miTescoChurch Road, Birmingham, B25 8ULWalking directions to Tesco

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 councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for B25 8XD, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Zaker Choudhry

South Yardley - Elected 7 May 2026

Liberal Democrats

Member of parliament

Jess Phillips

Birmingham Yardley - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionWest MidlandsUKG
DistrictBirminghamE08000025
Parliamentary ConstituencyBirmingham YardleyE14001100
WardSouth YardleyE05011169
ParishBirmingham, unparished areaE43000250
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)YardleyE02001893
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Birmingham 067AE01008881
Police ForceWest Midlands
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about B25 8XD

Is B25 8XD (Yardley) safe?

The area around B25 8XD records about 183 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across West Midlands as a whole the rate is about 97 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, vehicle crime and criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near B25 8XD?

The median sale price around B25 8XD in Yardley is £230,000 (about £278 per square foot) based on 115 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near B25 8XD?

There are 15 schools close to B25 8XD, including Yardley Primary School (Good), East Birmingham Network Academy (Good) and Oasis Academy Hobmoor (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around B25 8XD?

B25 8XD scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 3,696 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents B25 8XD (Yardley) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Birmingham Yardley covering B25 8XD is Jess Phillips (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Zaker Choudhry (Liberal Democrats).