Postcode B34 7RL is located in a major urban area, within the Shard End ward of Birmingham in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Shard End & Kingfisher area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 99.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Shard End & Kingfisher is £32,400 per year. The nearest station is Lea Hall located about 1.3 miles away. There are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Shard End & Kingfisher has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,837 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 9% most deprived areas in England.
Shard End & Kingfisher has a high crime rate, with approximately 99.1 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 34.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 35.5% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Shard End & Kingfisher is £32,400 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 0 ft away from B34 7RL.
Shard End & Kingfisher near B34 7RL has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Lea Hall located about 1.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 104 recent sales, the median property price is £210,000 in Shard End area, with individual transactions ranging from £20,000 up to £301,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Flats | 5 | £130,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 28 | £214,000 |
| Terraced | 71 | £200,000 |
10 year median price trend in Shard End
In the B34 7RL postcode area, located within Shard End & Kingfisher, there are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B34 7RL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Iceland | 26 Timberley Lane, Birmingham, B34 7EH | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Express | Timberley Lane, Birmingham, B34 7EH | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.3 mi | Co-op Food | Ownall Road, Birmingham, B34 7AQ | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.4 mi | Morrisons | Hurst Lane, Birmingham, B34 7HR | Walking directions to Morrisons |
| 0.4 mi | Aldi | Chester Road, Birmingham, B34 7LL | Walking directions to Aldi |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.