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B34 7BX

Old Croft Lane

Shard End

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Overview

Postcode B34 7BX 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 1.3 miles away. There are 8 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
33.9%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

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

33.9%

Approximately 33.9% 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

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 62 ft away from B34 7BX.

Flood risk

No risk

Buckland End near B34 7BX 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 1.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
220
Population density
4,943.8 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
179
81.36%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
11
5%
Caribbean
8
3.64%
Pakistani
5
2.27%
Other White
5
2.27%
Total population: 220

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
56
32%
Level 4+ (Degree)
34
19.43%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
29
16.57%
Level 3 (A level)
22
12.57%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
16
9.14%
Total 16+ residents: 175

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
34
30.36%
Social rents from council
32
28.57%
Owns with a mortgage
26
23.21%
Private landlord or letting agency
13
11.61%
Other social rented
6
5.36%
Total households: 112

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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B34 7BX.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B34 7BX
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
06 Nov 2025142, Old Croft Lane, Birmingham, B34 7BXTerracedFreehold£200,000
06 Nov 2025119, Old Croft Lane, Birmingham, B34 7BYTerracedFreehold£200,000
24 Oct 2025111, Old Croft Lane, Birmingham, B34 7BYTerracedFreehold£192,000
22 May 202620, Glascote Grove, Birmingham, B34 6SDTerracedFreehold£217,000
24 Apr 202628, Glascote Grove, Birmingham, B34 6SDTerracedFreehold£236,000

Schools

In the B34 7BX postcode area, located within Buckland End, there are 8 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for B34 7BX
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryBrownmead Primary AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.3 miPrimaryTimberley AcademyAcademy converter

Good

0.4 miNot applicableSILVER BIRCH SCHOOLOther independent special school

Good

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B34 7BX

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for B34 7BX
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miCo-op FoodOwnall Road, Birmingham, B34 7AQWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.3 miIceland26 Timberley Lane, Birmingham, B34 7EHWalking directions to Iceland
0.4 miTesco ExpressTimberley Lane, Birmingham, B34 7EHWalking directions to Tesco Express

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 7BX, 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 7BX

Is B34 7BX (Buckland End) safe?

The area around B34 7BX 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 7BX?

The median sale price around B34 7BX 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 7BX?

There are 9 schools close to B34 7BX, including Brownmead Primary Academy (Good), Timberley Academy (Good) and SILVER BIRCH SCHOOL (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around B34 7BX?

B34 7BX 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 7BX (Buckland End) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Birmingham Hodge Hill and Solihull North covering B34 7BX is Liam Byrne (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Alan Feeney (Reform UK).