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B32 3SX

County Close

Bartley Green

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Detailed insights for B32 3SX

Overview

Postcode B32 3SX is located in a major urban area, within the Bartley Green ward of Birmingham in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Woodgate Valley area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 104.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Woodgate Valley is £42,739 per year. The nearest station is University (Birmingham), about 2.4 miles away. There are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Woodgate Valley Country Park.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
104
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
32%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

9/10

Woodgate Valley has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,376 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 10% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Woodgate Valley has a very high crime rate, with approximately 104.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

32%

Approximately 32.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 36.4% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in Woodgate Valley is £42,739 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near B32 3SX.

Flood risk

No risk

Woodgate Valley near B32 3SX has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is University (Birmingham) located about 2.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for B32 3SX
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miWoodgate Valley Country ParkLargeWalking directions to Woodgate Valley Country Park

Area Profile

Population
290
Population density
9,831.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
63.54(+64%)
Criminal damage and arson
12.43(+71%)
Anti-social behaviour
10.36(-4%)
Public order
7.6(+25%)
Vehicle crime
6.91(+6%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
177
61.25%
African
27
9.34%
Other Asian
21
7.27%
Caribbean
14
4.84%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
10
3.46%
Total population: 289

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
63
26.92%
Level 4+ (Degree)
48
20.51%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
35
14.96%
Level 3 (A level)
35
14.96%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
27
11.54%
Total 16+ residents: 234

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
38
29.69%
Social rents from council
38
29.69%
Owns outright
29
22.66%
Private landlord or letting agency
17
13.28%
Other social rented
3
2.34%
Total households: 128

Property prices in Bartley Green

Median price£213,000
Price per sq ft£251
Sales (last 12 months)125
Typical range (middle 50%)£173K – £263K

Based on 125 recent sales, the median property price is £213,000 (about £251 per square foot) in Bartley Green area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 up to £500,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Bartley Green over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached13£340,000£316
Semi-Detached38£259,000£280
Terraced66£195,000£231
Flats8£91,250£161

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Bartley Green

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bartley Green.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£235,250£70,000£127,000£125,000
2017£210,000£77,000£150,000£126,250
2018£243,000£106,000£156,750£135,000
2019£250,000£81,500£170,000£143,000
2020£259,500£78,500£175,000£143,000
2021£277,500£100,500£183,500£164,500
2022£280,000£122,000£220,000£182,750
2023£287,500£100,000£231,000£178,000
2024£325,000£94,000£233,000£180,000
2025£323,000£106,200£260,000£193,000
2026£391,500£90,750£262,000£195,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bartley Green.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bartley Green.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£206£121£155£143
2017£239£132£174£144
2018£232£158£183£156
2019£263£175£195£160
2020£244£153£201£170
2021£262£144£226£187
2022£275£203£251£213
2023£274£178£275£202
2024£312£167£259£217
2025£316£174£280£225
2026£328£148£283£251
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bartley Green.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Bartley Green in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 27 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B32 3SX.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B32 3SX
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
31 Mar 202517, Middlehill Rise, Birmingham, B32 3SSTerracedFreehold£165,000
07 Jul 20259, County Close, Birmingham, B32 3SYFlatsLeasehold£60,000
19 Mar 202572, Warston Avenue, Birmingham, B32 3SUTerracedFreehold£205,000
23 Apr 202670, County Close, Birmingham, B32 3SZTerracedFreehold£107,500
23 Apr 2026196, Sommerfield Road, Birmingham, B32 3TATerracedFreehold£132,500

Schools

In the B32 3SX postcode area, located within Woodgate Valley, there are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for B32 3SX
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryNonsuch Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.4 miSecondaryHillcrest School and Sixth Form CentreAcademy converter

Good

0.7 miPrimaryWorld's End Junior SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B32 3SX

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for B32 3SX
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.5 miLifestyle Express153 Quinton Road West, Birmingham, B32 2RJWalking directions to Lifestyle Express
0.5 miThe Co-operative FoodGorsy Road, Birmingham, B32 2SJWalking directions to The Co-operative Food

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 3SX, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Chris Steele

Bartley Green - Elected 7 May 2026

Reform UK

Rajbir Singh

Bartley Green - Elected 7 May 2026

Reform UK

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
WardBartley GreenE05011123
ParishBirmingham, unparished areaE43000250
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Woodgate ValleyE02001920
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Birmingham 094DE01008931
Police ForceWest Midlands
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about B32 3SX

Is B32 3SX (Woodgate Valley) safe?

The area around B32 3SX records about 104 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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, criminal damage and arson and vehicle crime.

What is the average house price near B32 3SX?

The median sale price around B32 3SX in Woodgate Valley is £213,000 (about £251 per square foot) based on 125 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near B32 3SX?

There are 14 schools close to B32 3SX, including Nonsuch Primary School (Good), Hillcrest School and Sixth Form Centre (Good) and World's End Junior School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around B32 3SX?

B32 3SX scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 3,376 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents B32 3SX (Woodgate Valley) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Birmingham Edgbaston covering B32 3SX is Preet Kaur Gill (Labour and Co-operative Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Chris Steele (Reform UK) and Rajbir Singh (Reform UK).