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B34 6TG

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Shard End

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Overview

Postcode B34 6TG is located in a major urban area, within the Shard End ward of Birmingham in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Buckland End area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 114.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.2× 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 10 primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
115
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
41.3%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

10/10

Buckland End has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,643 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 5% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Buckland End has a very high crime rate, with approximately 114.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

41.3%

Approximately 41.3% 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 6TG.

Flood risk

No risk

Buckland End near B34 6TG 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
266
Population density
4,784.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
67.26(+74%)
Vehicle crime
13.45(+107%)
Criminal damage and arson
12.17(+67%)
Other theft
6.41(+13%)
Burglary
4.48(+10%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
161
60.07%
Pakistani
47
17.54%
Other White
12
4.48%
Caribbean
11
4.1%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
10
3.73%
Total population: 268

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
57
28.79%
Level 4+ (Degree)
41
20.71%
Level 3 (A level)
34
17.17%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
27
13.64%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
27
13.64%
Total 16+ residents: 198

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
48
39.67%
Owns outright
25
20.66%
Owns with a mortgage
21
17.36%
Private landlord or letting agency
20
16.53%
Other social rented
2
1.65%
Total households: 121

Property prices in Shard End

Median price£205,500
Price per sq ft£240
Sales (last 12 months)110
Typical range (middle 50%)£180K – £229K

Based on 110 recent sales, the median property price is £205,500 (about £240 per square foot) in Shard End area, with individual transactions ranging from £58,500 up to £295,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Shard End over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached1£295,000£251
Semi-Detached19£212,000£262
Terraced79£208,000£241
Flats11£121,000£200

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Shard End

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Shard End.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£238,000£66,250£126,000£130,000
2017£176,000£85,500£150,000£139,975
2018£225,000£86,250£153,000£148,000
2019£192,500£87,500£167,950£155,000
2020£227,500£105,750£165,000£162,000
2021£250,000£109,500£184,000£170,000
2022£285,000£108,000£189,500£190,500
2023£282,500£107,500£215,000£195,000
2024£270,000£117,250£211,500£200,000
2025£295,000£122,500£213,000£200,000
2026£121,000£180,000£218,750
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Shard End.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Shard End.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£120£119£116£153
2017£177£136£167£157
2018£243£158£180£166
2019£221£122£188£175
2020£255£185£193£183
2021£298£181£220£187
2022£236£155£230£214
2023£265£176£250£224
2024£348£182£235£230
2025£251£207£259£241
2026£187£226£243
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Shard End.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Shard End in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 37 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B34 6TG.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B34 6TG
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
16 Apr 202566, Brook Meadow Road, Birmingham, B34 6QPSemi-DetachedFreehold£260,000
08 Aug 202515, Lingfield Gardens, Birmingham, B34 6TQTerracedFreehold£195,000
13 Jun 202541, Ankermoor Close, Birmingham, B34 6TFTerracedFreehold£155,000
19 May 202536, Schoolacre Road, Birmingham, B34 6RBTerracedFreehold£165,000
06 Aug 20256, Cherry Lea, Birmingham, B34 6TJTerracedFreehold£210,000

Schools

In the B34 6TG postcode area, located within Buckland End, there are 10 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for B34 6TG
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryBrownmead Primary AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.5 miPrimarySt Mary and St Margaret's Church of England Aided Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.5 miPrimaryHeathlands Primary AcademyAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for B34 6TG
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miCostcutterHeath Way, Birmingham, B34 6QUWalking directions to Costcutter
0.3 miHeron FoodsHeathland Avenue, Birmingham, B34 6LSWalking directions to Heron Foods
0.3 miCo-op FoodOwnall Road, Birmingham, B34 7AQWalking directions to Co-op 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 B34 6TG, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Alan Feeney

Shard End - Elected 7 May 2026

Reform UK

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
WardShard EndE05011165
ParishBirmingham, unparished areaE43000250
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Buckland EndE02001871
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Birmingham 045DE01009307
Police ForceWest Midlands
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about B34 6TG

Is B34 6TG (Buckland End) safe?

The area around B34 6TG records about 115 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, vehicle crime and criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near B34 6TG?

The median sale price around B34 6TG in Buckland End is £205,500 (about £240 per square foot) based on 110 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near B34 6TG?

There are 11 schools close to B34 6TG, including Brownmead Primary Academy (Good), St Mary and St Margaret's Church of England Aided Primary School (Good) and Heathlands Primary Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around B34 6TG?

B34 6TG scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,643 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for Birmingham Hodge Hill and Solihull North covering B34 6TG is Liam Byrne (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Alan Feeney (Reform UK).