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B25 8YX

Cowles Croft

Yardley West & Stechford

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Overview

Postcode B25 8YX is located in a major urban area, within the Yardley West & Stechford ward of Birmingham in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Yardley area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 86.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 10% below 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 Stechford, about 0.9 miles away. There are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Old Yardley Park.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
87
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
21.2%
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 4,546 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 14% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Yardley has a high crime rate, with approximately 86.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

21.2%

Approximately 21.2% 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 245 ft away from B25 8YX.

Flood risk

No risk

Yardley near B25 8YX has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Stechford located about 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for B25 8YX
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.9 mi

Stechford

N/A

Walking directions to Stechford

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for B25 8YX
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miOld Yardley ParkLargeWalking directions to Old Yardley Park

Area Profile

Population
369
Population density
7,292.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
46.46(+20%)
Criminal damage and arson
10.61(+46%)
Vehicle crime
9.09(+40%)
Anti-social behaviour
8.59(-20%)
Burglary
5.05(+24%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
162
43.9%
Pakistani
103
27.91%
Bangladeshi
27
7.32%
Other Asian
21
5.69%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
19
5.15%
Total population: 369

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
80
28.88%
Level 4+ (Degree)
62
22.38%
Level 3 (A level)
50
18.05%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
35
12.64%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
28
10.11%
Total 16+ residents: 277

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
38
32.2%
Owns with a mortgage
36
30.51%
Other social rented
23
19.49%
Private landlord or letting agency
17
14.41%
Social rents from council
2
1.69%
Total households: 118

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.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B25 8YX.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B25 8YX
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
26 May 20262, Rickyard Close, Birmingham, B25 8YZTerracedFreehold£166,000
22 Aug 202512, Rickyard Close, Birmingham, B25 8YZTerracedFreehold£250,000
27 Feb 2026214, Stoney Lane, Birmingham, B25 8YJSemi-DetachedFreehold£120,000
19 Sept 2025Flat 1, 19, Malthouse Grove, Birmingham, B25 8YLFlatsLeasehold£94,500
10 Feb 202694, Gayhurst Drive, Birmingham, B25 8YNFlatsLeasehold£147,000

Schools

In the B25 8YX postcode area, located within Yardley, there are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for B25 8YX
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.4 miPrimaryBlakesley Hall Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.4 miNurseryBordesley Green East Nursery SchoolLocal authority nursery school

Good

0.5 miPrimaryStechford Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B25 8YX

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for B25 8YX
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.4 miIcelandChurch Road, Birmingham, B26 1SNWalking directions to Iceland
0.4 miMorrisons DailyStoney Lane, Birmingham, B25 8YPWalking directions to Morrisons Daily
0.4 miStechford Supermarket, Best one350 Bordesley Green East, Birmingham, B33 8QBWalking directions to Stechford Supermarket, Best one
0.4 miStechford Convenience Store319-321 Bordesley Green East, Birmingham, B33 8QFWalking directions to Stechford Convenience Store
0.4 miBELGE CONVENIENCE STORE63 Richmond Road, Birmingham, B33 8TLWalking directions to BELGE CONVENIENCE STORE

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 8YX, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Baber Baz

Yardley West & Stechford - 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
ParishBirmingham, unparished areaE43000250
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)YardleyE02001893
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Birmingham 067BE01008897
Police ForceWest Midlands
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about B25 8YX

Is B25 8YX (Yardley) safe?

The area around B25 8YX records about 87 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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 8YX?

The median sale price around B25 8YX in Yardley is £215,000 (about £235 per square foot) based on 57 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near B25 8YX?

There are 16 schools close to B25 8YX, including Blakesley Hall Primary School (Good), Bordesley Green East Nursery School (Good) and Stechford Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to B25 8YX?

The closest station to B25 8YX is Stechford, about 1,385 m away.

How deprived is the area around B25 8YX?

B25 8YX scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 4,546 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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

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