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B36 8AR

Ermington Crescent

Bromford & Hodge Hill

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Detailed insights for B36 8AR

Overview

Postcode B36 8AR 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 Hodge Hill area. It has high deprivation and low crime levels, with around 31.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 67% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Hodge Hill is £47,889 per year. The nearest station is Stechford, about 1.2 miles away. There are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Hodge Hill Common.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
32
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
24.4%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

8/10

Hodge Hill has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,804 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 24% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

3/10

Hodge Hill has a low crime rate, with approximately 31.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

24.4%

Approximately 24.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 4.3% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

5/10

The average income per household in Hodge Hill is £47,889 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 0 ft away from B36 8AR.

Flood risk

No risk

Hodge Hill near B36 8AR has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Stechford located about 1.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for B36 8AR
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miHodge Hill CommonMediumWalking directions to Hodge Hill Common
0.2 miHodge Hill CommonMediumWalking directions to Hodge Hill Common
0.1 miHodge Hill CommonSmallWalking directions to Hodge Hill Common

Area Profile

Population
420
Population density
9,976.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
14.59(-62%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.04(-17%)
Vehicle crime
3.52(-46%)
Anti-social behaviour
2.01(-81%)
Other crime
1.51(-27%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Pakistani
165
39.38%
British
116
27.68%
Other Asian
21
5.01%
African
21
5.01%
Roma
15
3.58%
Total population: 419

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
73
24.66%
No qualifications
67
22.64%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
58
19.59%
Level 3 (A level)
45
15.2%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
35
11.82%
Total 16+ residents: 296

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
47
38.21%
Social rents from council
29
23.58%
Owns outright
26
21.14%
Private landlord or letting agency
18
14.63%
Other forms of private rent
2
1.63%
Total households: 123

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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B36 8AR.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B36 8AR
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
14 Nov 202559, Ermington Crescent, Birmingham, B36 8ARSemi-DetachedFreehold£240,000
28 May 202597, Ermington Crescent, Birmingham, B36 8ARSemi-DetachedLeasehold£230,000
27 Mar 202646, Millington Road, Birmingham, B36 8BNSemi-DetachedLeasehold£221,000
24 Nov 202554, Millington Road, Birmingham, B36 8BNSemi-DetachedLeasehold£233,000
13 Jun 202542, Millington Road, Birmingham, B36 8BNSemi-DetachedLeasehold£215,000

Schools

In the B36 8AR postcode area, located within Hodge Hill, there are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for B36 8AR
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryFirs Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Requires improvement

0.3 miPrimarySt Wilfrid's Catholic Junior and Infant SchoolAcademy converter

N/A

0.3 miPrimaryHodge Hill Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B36 8AR

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for B36 8AR
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miTesco ExpressChipperfield Road, Birmingham, B36 8BLWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.4 miSparVallian Croft, Birmingham, B36 8NHWalking directions to Spar

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 B36 8AR, 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)Hodge HillE02001868
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Birmingham 042AE01009084
Police ForceWest Midlands
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about B36 8AR

Is B36 8AR (Hodge Hill) safe?

The area around B36 8AR records about 32 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 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 shoplifting, violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near B36 8AR?

The median sale price around B36 8AR in Hodge Hill is £234,975 (about £265 per square foot) based on 136 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near B36 8AR?

There are 12 schools close to B36 8AR, including Firs Primary School (Requires improvement), St Wilfrid's Catholic Junior and Infant School and Hodge Hill Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around B36 8AR?

B36 8AR scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 7,804 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents B36 8AR (Hodge Hill) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Birmingham Hodge Hill and Solihull North covering B36 8AR 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).