Downside Road, Birmingham
House prices, sold prices and local information for B24 8PG, B24 8PH.
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At a glance
17 property sales on Downside Road, Birmingham have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. The most recent sale was on 9 May 2025. Most sales here are terraced homes, which have sold for an average of £157,300. 1 home here has sold more than once since 2016; 1 of them sold for more the second time. By property type, sales here have been 59% terraced, 41% semi-detached. Recorded sale prices on Downside Road range from £85,000 to £227,000. 95% of homes sold here were freehold and 5% leasehold.
House prices on Downside Road compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Downside Road has had fewer than two sales in that time, so it is left out. See all B24 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Tenure: 95% freehold and 5% leasehold across 19 recorded sales.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 10 | £157,300 | 9 May 2025 |
| Semi-detached | 7 | £125,286 | 29 Jun 2020 |
Sold prices on Downside Road
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16, Downside Road B24 8PH | 9 May 2025 | £190,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 75, Downside Road B24 8PG | 17 Oct 2023 | £197,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 76, Downside Road B24 8PH | 3 Oct 2023 | £168,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 46, Downside Road B24 8PH | 7 Mar 2023 | £202,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 20, Downside Road B24 8PH | 20 Dec 2021 | £169,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 68, Downside Road B24 8PH | 26 Jan 2021 | £175,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 55, Downside Road B24 8PG | 29 Jun 2020 | £132,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 55, Downside Road B24 8PG | 15 Nov 2019 | £120,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 18, Downside Road B24 8PH | 30 Oct 2019 | £110,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 55, Downside Road B24 8PG | 30 Aug 2019 | £110,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 40, Downside Road B24 8PH | 28 Aug 2019 | £85,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 14, Downside Road B24 8PH | 5 Apr 2019 | £143,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 71, Downside Road B24 8PG | 30 Nov 2018 | £227,000 | Terraced | Leasehold |
| 39, Downside Road B24 8PG | 7 Sep 2018 | £140,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 48, Downside Road B24 8PH | 18 May 2018 | £137,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 69, Downside Road B24 8PG | 16 Nov 2017 | £148,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 11, Downside Road B24 8PG | 4 Jan 2017 | £111,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 27, Downside Road B24 8PG | 4 Aug 2016 | £138,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 61, Downside Road B24 8PG | 6 May 2016 | £147,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
Sale prices are as recorded by HM Land Registry. Some sales (for example repossessions and company purchases) are listed but left out of the averages.
Sale history: homes sold more than once
| Address | Sales | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 55, Downside Road | £110,000 (Aug 2019) → £120,000 (Nov 2019) → £132,000 (Jun 2020) | +20% over under a year |
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Crime and flood risk near Downside Road
Crime
547 crimes were reported within about a mile of Downside Road in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Higher crime than about 80% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Violence & sexual offences | 232 |
| Shoplifting | 48 |
| Other theft | 43 |
| Vehicle crime | 42 |
| Public order | 36 |
| Burglary | 31 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Downside Road is in or near 4 Environment Agency flood areas:
- River Cole Flood alert area
- River Blythe in Warwickshire Flood alert area
- Upper Tame Flood alert area
- River Tame at Gravelly Hill Flood warning area
Flood warning areas cover places at risk from rivers and the sea. Surface water risk isn't included. Check the long-term flood risk for a postcode on GOV.UK.
Schools near Downside Road
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Erdington Hall Primary School 271 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.2 mi |
| SS Mary & John Catholic Primary School 424 pupils | Primary Roman Catholic | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.4 mi |
| Erdington Academy 904 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Good Report | 0.5 mi |
| Spring Hill High School 41 pupils | Other independent special school | 11–19 | Report | 0.5 mi |
| Slade Primary School 442 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.5 mi |
| Queensbury School 372 pupils | Academy special sponsor led | 11–19 | Good Report | 0.6 mi |
| R.Y.A.N Education Academy Vocational Centre 8 pupils | Other independent special school | 14–19 | Report | 0.8 mi |
| Oscott Manor School 177 pupils | Academy special sponsor led | 11–19 | Inadequate Report | 0.8 mi |
Source: Department for Education (Get Information about Schools) and Ofsted. Grades are from each school's last graded inspection; newer inspections use report cards without a single overall grade, so check the full report. Distances are straight-line. Check catchment areas with the local council.
Getting around, shops and health
Train stations
- Gravelly Hill station 0.4 mi · 8 min walk
- Aston station 1.1 mi · 23 min walk
- Erdington station 1.3 mi · 25 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Ansell Road (adj, Tyburn Road) 2 min walk
- Downside Road (adj, Wheelwright Road) 2 min walk
- Stoneyhurst Road (opp, Tyburn Road) 3 min walk
- Ryland Road (opp, Wheelwright Road) 4 min walk
GP surgeries
- Kingsbury Road Medical Centre
273 Kingsbury Road, Erdington, Birmingham · 0.5 mi - Reservoir Road Surgery
192 Reservoir Road, Birmingham · 1.0 mi - Dr Khuroo's Practice
Stockland Green Pcc, 192 Reservoir Road, Birmingham · 1.0 mi - Tudor Practice Stockland Green
Stockland Green Health Centre, 192 Reservoir Road, Birmingham · 1.0 mi
Supermarkets
- Morrisons Daily Morrisons Daily Gravelly Park Service Station · 0.3 mi
- Asda Express Asda Armada Express Petrol · 0.5 mi
- Costco Costco Birmingham · 0.6 mi
- Tesco Express Tesco Erdington Six Ways Express · 0.8 mi
Pharmacies
- Your Local Pharmacy · 0.4 mi
- Mw Phillips (sutton Coldfield) Ltd · 0.5 mi
- Wood End Pharmacy · 0.6 mi
Dentists
- Smiles 4 U · 0.3 mi
- Dental Surgery · 0.7 mi
- Dental Surgery · 0.9 mi
Sources: Department for Transport (NaPTAN), NHS England organisation data, and GEOLYTIX Retail Points (open data). Walking times are estimates from straight-line distance.
Area profile
Deprivation
This neighbourhood is in decile 1 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived 10% of areas in England and 10 the least deprived.
| Income | 1 of 10 |
| Employment | 1 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 2 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 1 of 10 |
| Crime | 2 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 5 of 10 |
| Living environment | 2 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 51.0% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 21.6% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 27.0% | 17.1% |
| Households | 574 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 20.3% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 69.7% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 10.0% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,684 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 100% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 100% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 100% | 80% |
Share of homes on this street's postcodes that can get each speed. UK figure is the average across all postcodes. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Mobile signal
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| 4G indoors, all 4 networks | 99% | 89% |
| 4G indoors, at least 1 network | 100% | 100% |
| 4G outdoors, all 4 networks | 100% | 99% |
| Calls indoors, all 4 networks | 100% | 92% |
Share of homes across Birmingham with good coverage (Jul 2025). Signal varies street by street; check your exact address on Ofcom's checker. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Neighbourhood figures cover the surrounding Lower Layer Super Output Area (about 1,500 residents). Sources: Census 2021 (ONS) and the English Indices of Deprivation 2025.
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Who lives around Downside Road
Ethnic group
| Here | Birmingham | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 42.5% | 48.6% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 33.2% | 31% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 14.1% | 11% |
| Other ethnic group | 5.3% | 4.5% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 4.9% | 4.8% |
Religion
| Here | Birmingham | |
|---|---|---|
| Muslim | 35.7% | 29.9% |
| Christian | 31.3% | 34% |
| No religion | 24.3% | 24.1% |
| Not answered | 6% | 6.1% |
| Sikh | 1.2% | 2.9% |
| Hindu | 0.9% | 1.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Jewish | 0% | – |
Country of birth
| Here | Birmingham | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 71.5% | 73.3% |
| Born outside the UK | 28.5% | 26.7% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Birmingham | |
|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 30.3% | 23.9% |
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 22.8% | 29.9% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 15.7% | 17.1% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 13.1% | 12.5% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 10.2% | 10.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.5% | 3.6% |
| Other qualifications | 3.4% | 2.9% |
General health
| Here | Birmingham | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 44.2% | 47.6% |
| Good health | 34.2% | 33.3% |
| Fair health | 15.6% | 13.2% |
| Bad health | 4.5% | 4.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 1.5% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Birmingham | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 car or van in household | 36.9% | 41.6% |
| No cars or vans in household | 35% | 31.7% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 21.6% | 20.4% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 6.6% | 6.3% |
Source: Census 2021 (ONS), via Nomis. Percentages of usual residents or households, as recorded in March 2021.
Figures cover the surrounding neighbourhood (Lower Layer Super Output Area, about 1,500 residents). Full demographics of Birmingham.
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