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B34 6HL

Cole Hall Lane

Bromford & Hodge Hill

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Overview

Postcode B34 6HL is located in a major urban area, within the Bromford & Hodge Hill ward of Birmingham in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Buckland End area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 95.4 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 Buckland End is £38,723 per year. The nearest station is Lea Hall, about 1.1 miles away. There are 9 primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
95
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
51%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

9/10

Buckland End has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,774 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 11% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Buckland End has a high crime rate, with approximately 95.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

51%

Approximately 51.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 38.3% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

1/10

The average income per household in Buckland End is £38,723 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near B34 6HL.

Flood risk

No risk

Buckland End near B34 6HL has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Lea Hall located about 1.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
324
Population density
3,472.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
46.51(+20%)
Vehicle crime
15.5(+138%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.35(+15%)
Public order
5.37(-11%)
Burglary
5.37(+32%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
243
75%
Pakistani
17
5.25%
Caribbean
12
3.7%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
11
3.4%
Other White
10
3.09%
Total population: 324

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
86
31.39%
Level 4+ (Degree)
57
20.8%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
43
15.69%
Level 3 (A level)
40
14.6%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
29
10.58%
Total 16+ residents: 274

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
64
40.76%
Owns outright
33
21.02%
Owns with a mortgage
23
14.65%
Social rents from council
16
10.19%
Shared ownership
9
5.73%
Total households: 157

Property prices in Bromford & Hodge Hill

Median price£234,975
Price per sq ft£265
Sales (last 12 months)136
Typical range (middle 50%)£192K – £286K

Based on 136 recent sales, the median property price is £234,975 (about £265 per square foot) in Bromford & Hodge Hill area, with individual transactions ranging from £37,500 up to £550,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Bromford & Hodge Hill over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached7£350,000£334
Semi-Detached81£245,000£285
Terraced39£213,700£229
Flats9£120,000£164

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Bromford & Hodge Hill

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bromford & Hodge Hill.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£243,500£30,870£148,000£125,000
2017£194,000£52,000£161,000£131,500
2018£265,000£83,500£185,000£135,000
2019£250,000£90,000£190,000£145,000
2020£276,250£80,000£194,000£150,000
2021£405,000£85,000£220,000£161,000
2022£457,500£105,000£255,500£180,000
2023£375,000£99,500£236,250£200,000
2024£302,500£50,000£235,000£185,000
2025£333,750£120,000£243,000£208,500
2026£350,000£138,000£247,500£230,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bromford & Hodge Hill.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bromford & Hodge Hill.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£207£39£169£143
2017£186£82£188£151
2018£224£99£216£154
2019£240£118£208£174
2020£270£130£230£162
2021£265£169£241£186
2022£233£139£279£211
2023£314£139£247£223
2024£250£106£270£207
2025£306£145£280£223
2026£290£164£278£238
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bromford & Hodge Hill.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Bromford & Hodge Hill in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 34 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B34 6HL.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B34 6HL
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
02 Apr 20264, Gilling Grove, Birmingham, B34 6HTFlatsLeasehold£100,000
30 Jan 202619, Buckland End, Birmingham, B34 6LBFlatsLeasehold£100,000
05 Mar 2026132, Darley Avenue, Birmingham, B34 6JNFlatsLeasehold£100,000
09 Dec 202538, Rivermead Park, Birmingham, B34 6HHDetachedFreehold£225,000
13 Jun 20254, Rivermead Park, Birmingham, B34 6HHDetachedFreehold£200,000

Schools

In the B34 6HL postcode area, located within Buckland End, there are 9 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for B34 6HL
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryHeathlands Primary AcademyAcademy converter

Good

0.6 miPrimaryAudley Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.6 miPrimaryBrownmead Primary AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B34 6HL

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for B34 6HL
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miCostcutterHeath Way, Birmingham, B34 6QUWalking directions to Costcutter
0.2 miHeron FoodsHeathland Avenue, Birmingham, B34 6LSWalking directions to Heron Foods
0.3 miOne StopHodge Hill Road, Birmingham, B34 6DRWalking 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 B34 6HL, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Diane Donaldson

Bromford & Hodge Hill - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Majid Mahmood

Bromford & Hodge Hill - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Liam Byrne

Birmingham Hodge Hill and Solihull North - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionWest MidlandsUKG
DistrictBirminghamE08000025
Parliamentary ConstituencyBirmingham Hodge Hill and Solihull NorthE14001095
ParishBirmingham, unparished areaE43000250
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Buckland EndE02001871
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Birmingham 045BE01009091
Police ForceWest Midlands
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about B34 6HL

Is B34 6HL (Buckland End) safe?

The area around B34 6HL records about 95 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 B34 6HL?

The median sale price around B34 6HL in Buckland End is £234,975 (about £265 per square foot) based on 136 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near B34 6HL?

There are 11 schools close to B34 6HL, including Heathlands Primary Academy (Good), Audley Primary School (Good) and Brownmead Primary Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around B34 6HL?

B34 6HL scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 3,774 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents B34 6HL (Buckland End) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Birmingham Hodge Hill and Solihull North covering B34 6HL is Liam Byrne (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Diane Donaldson (Labour Party) and Majid Mahmood (Labour Party).