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B32 1QN

Ridgacre Road

Quinton

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Detailed insights for B32 1QN

Overview

Postcode B32 1QN is located in a major urban area, within the Quinton ward of Birmingham in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Quinton Ridgacre area. It has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 56 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 42% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Quinton Ridgacre is £55,415 per year. The nearest station is Rowley Regis, about 1.6 miles away. There are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Howley Grange Park.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
56
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
0%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

6/10

Quinton Ridgacre has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 16,794 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 49% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Quinton Ridgacre has an average crime rate, with approximately 56 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0%

Approximately 0.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 12.7% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

8/10

The average income per household in Quinton Ridgacre is £55,415 per year.

Noise Level

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 292 ft away from B32 1QN.

Flood risk

No risk

Quinton Ridgacre near B32 1QN has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Rowley Regis located about 1.6 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for B32 1QN
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miHowley Grange ParkMediumWalking directions to Howley Grange Park

Area Profile

Population
390
Population density
3,397.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
25.66(-34%)
Vehicle crime
8.16(+25%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.58(-30%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.25(-28%)
Other theft
4.08(-28%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
255
65.38%
Indian
44
11.28%
Pakistani
22
5.64%
Other
14
3.59%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
9
2.31%
Total population: 390

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
117
37.62%
Level 3 (A level)
51
16.4%
No qualifications
50
16.08%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
33
10.61%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
32
10.29%
Total 16+ residents: 311

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
81
53.64%
Owns with a mortgage
59
39.07%
Private landlord or letting agency
5
3.31%
Other forms of private rent
4
2.65%
Shared ownership
2
1.32%
Total households: 151

Property prices in Quinton

Median price£270,000
Price per sq ft£287
Sales (last 12 months)167
Typical range (middle 50%)£211K – £334K

Based on 167 recent sales, the median property price is £270,000 (about £287 per square foot) in Quinton area, with individual transactions ranging from £33,500 up to £1,200,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Quinton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached20£410,000£357
Semi-Detached79£275,000£299
Terraced53£250,000£270
Flats15£165,000£228

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Quinton

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Quinton.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£427,498£169,995£167,000£165,000
2017£352,995£109,000£190,000£181,000
2018£362,498£172,950£204,995£190,000
2019£376,000£177,500£208,000£165,000
2020£375,000£169,975£232,000£190,000
2021£352,500£132,625£231,250£221,750
2022£440,000£165,000£260,000£235,000
2023£715,001£143,000£251,250£228,000
2024£380,000£172,000£270,000£227,500
2025£465,000£159,000£275,000£252,500
2026£406,500£120,000£251,250£257,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Quinton.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Quinton.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£285£239£189£181
2017£328£135£206£204
2018£333£292£222£213
2019£272£324£226£196
2020£330£260£235£216
2021£336£187£252£243
2022£427£214£281£274
2023£440£203£283£286
2024£366£253£306£268
2025£357£212£291£276
2026£353£166£280£287
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Quinton.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Quinton in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 47 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B32 1QN.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B32 1QN
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
29 Apr 2026373, Ridgacre Road, Birmingham, B32 1QJDetachedFreehold£270,000
09 Jul 2025421, Ridgacre Road, Birmingham, B32 1QJSemi-DetachedFreehold£435,550
02 Oct 202512, St Davids Drive, Birmingham, B32 1QSSemi-DetachedLeasehold£227,500
06 Feb 202667, Wilmington Road, Birmingham, B32 1DZSemi-DetachedFreehold£364,400
30 May 202519, Clewley Grove, Birmingham, B32 1QZTerracedFreehold£229,000

Schools

In the B32 1QN postcode area, located within Quinton Ridgacre, there are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for B32 1QN
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryQuinton Church Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.3 miSecondaryFour Dwellings AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.3 miPrimaryFour Dwellings Primary AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

Local amenities

4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B32 1QN

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for B32 1QN
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miSelect & Save797 Hagley Road West, Birmingham, B32 1AJWalking directions to Select & Save
0.4 miTescoRidgacre Road, Birmingham, B32 1EGWalking directions to Tesco
0.4 miAsdaHagley Road West, Oldbury, B68 0PHWalking directions to Asda
0.5 miOne StopHowley Grange Road, Dudley, B62 0HNWalking directions to One Stop

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 B32 1QN, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Nagu Penakacherla

Quinton - Elected 7 May 2026

Reform UK

Sam Forsyth

Quinton - Elected 7 May 2026

Independent

Member of parliament

Preet Kaur Gill

Birmingham Edgbaston - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour and Co-operative Party

Geographic Information

RegionWest MidlandsUKG
DistrictBirminghamE08000025
Parliamentary ConstituencyBirmingham EdgbastonE14001092
WardQuintonE05011163
ParishBirmingham, unparished areaE43000250
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Quinton RidgacreE02001906
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Birmingham 080BE01009250
Police ForceWest Midlands
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about B32 1QN

Is B32 1QN (Quinton Ridgacre) safe?

The area around B32 1QN records about 56 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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, other theft and shoplifting.

What is the average house price near B32 1QN?

The median sale price around B32 1QN in Quinton Ridgacre is £270,000 (about £287 per square foot) based on 167 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near B32 1QN?

There are 12 schools close to B32 1QN, including Quinton Church Primary School (Good), Four Dwellings Academy (Good) and Four Dwellings Primary Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around B32 1QN?

B32 1QN scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 16,794 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents B32 1QN (Quinton Ridgacre) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Birmingham Edgbaston covering B32 1QN is Preet Kaur Gill (Labour and Co-operative Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Nagu Penakacherla (Reform UK) and Sam Forsyth (Independent).

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