Flax Gardens, Birmingham
House prices, sold prices and local information for B38 9QY.
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At a glance
5 property sales on Flax Gardens, Birmingham have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2017. The most recent sale was on 2 Oct 2023. Most sales here are terraced homes, which have sold for an average of £160,790. Average sale prices rose from £140,975 in 2017 to £171,000 in 2023 (+21%), though averages on a single street can swing with the mix of homes sold. 1 home here has sold more than once since 2017; 1 of them sold for more the second time. Recorded sale prices on Flax Gardens range from £130,000 to £212,000. Every home sold here was sold freehold.
House prices on Flax Gardens compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Flax Gardens has had fewer than two sales in that time, so it is left out. See all B38 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Tenure: 100% freehold and 0% leasehold across 7 recorded sales.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 5 | £160,790 | 2 Oct 2023 |
Sold prices on Flax Gardens
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17, Flax Gardens B38 9QY | 2 Oct 2023 | £130,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 14, Flax Gardens B38 9QY | 8 Mar 2023 | £212,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 12, Flax Gardens B38 9QY | 23 Aug 2021 | £180,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 7, Flax Gardens B38 9QY | 23 Apr 2021 | £171,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 7, Flax Gardens B38 9QY | 8 Apr 2019 | £105,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 23, Flax Gardens B38 9QY | 8 Sep 2017 | £142,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 2, Flax Gardens B38 9QY | 1 Sep 2017 | £139,950 | Terraced | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 7, Flax Gardens | £105,000 (Apr 2019) → £171,000 (Apr 2021) | +63% over 2 yrs |
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Crime and flood risk near Flax Gardens
Crime
172 crimes were reported within about a mile of Flax Gardens in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Higher crime than about 90% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Violence & sexual offences | 68 |
| Vehicle crime | 28 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 16 |
| Shoplifting | 11 |
| Burglary | 10 |
| Other theft | 10 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Flax Gardens is in or near 1 Environment Agency flood area:
- River Rea Flood alert 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 Flax Gardens
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ark Kings Academy 739 pupils | All-through | 3–18 | Good Report | 0.2 mi |
| St Paul's Catholic Primary School 169 pupils | Primary Roman Catholic | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.4 mi |
| Hawkesley Church Primary Academy 219 pupils | Primary Church of England/Methodist | 2–11 | Good Report | 0.4 mi |
| New Ways School 44 pupils | Other independent school | 11–19 | Report | 0.7 mi |
| Fairway Primary Academy 164 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Requires improvement Report | 0.9 mi |
| Kings Norton Primary School 410 pupils | Primary | 5–11 | Report | 1.0 mi |
| West Heath Primary School 409 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 1.1 mi |
| Kings Norton Nursery School 98 pupils | Nursery | 2–5 | Report | 1.2 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
- Kings Norton station 1.3 mi · 26 min walk
- Northfield station 1.8 mi · 35 min walk
- Bournville station 2.2 mi · 43 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Green Lane Walk (adjacent, Longdales Road) 1 min walk
- Green Lane Walk (after, Longdales Road) 2 min walk
- Rosebay Avenue (adjacent, Meadowsweet Avenue) 2 min walk
- Winnipeg Road (after, Meadowsweet Avenue) 3 min walk
GP surgeries
- Hawkesley Medical Practice
375 Shannon Road, Kings Norton, Birmingham · 0.3 mi - Rea Valley Health Partnership
66 Redditch Road, Kings Norton, Birmingham · 0.6 mi - Wychall Lane Surgery
11 Wychall Lane, Kings Norton, Birmingham · 1.0 mi - Northwood Medical Centre
10-12 Middleton Hall Road, Kings Norton, Birmingham · 1.4 mi
Supermarkets
- Aldi Aldi Tunnel Road Kings Norton · 0.4 mi
- Spar Spar - Redditch Road · 0.7 mi
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Kings Norton · 0.9 mi
- Spar Spar - Kings Norton · 1.3 mi
Pharmacies
- Browns Pharmacy · 0.3 mi
- Kd Pharmacy · 0.5 mi
- Browns Pharmacy · 0.8 mi
Dentists
- Hawkesley Health Centre · 0.3 mi
- Dental Surgery · 0.5 mi
- Mydentist · 0.6 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 | 2 of 10 |
| Employment | 1 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 1 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 1 of 10 |
| Crime | 1 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 5 of 10 |
| Living environment | 6 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 31.8% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 14.8% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 51.2% | 17.1% |
| Households | 694 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 26.9% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 61.5% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 11.6% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,672 |
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 Flax Gardens
Ethnic group
| Here | Birmingham | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 63.7% | 48.6% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 15.9% | 11% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 9.1% | 4.8% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 7.4% | 31% |
| Other ethnic group | 3.9% | 4.5% |
Religion
| Here | Birmingham | |
|---|---|---|
| Christian | 46.1% | 34% |
| No religion | 38.2% | 24.1% |
| Muslim | 10.7% | 29.9% |
| Not answered | 3.6% | 6.1% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Sikh | 0.2% | 2.9% |
Country of birth
| Here | Birmingham | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 81.6% | 73.3% |
| Born outside the UK | 18.4% | 26.7% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Birmingham | |
|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 28.6% | 23.9% |
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 22.8% | 29.9% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 15.9% | 17.1% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 15% | 12.5% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 12.3% | 10.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.4% | 3.6% |
| Other qualifications | 2% | 2.9% |
General health
| Here | Birmingham | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 44.2% | 47.6% |
| Good health | 33.8% | 33.3% |
| Fair health | 14.3% | 13.2% |
| Bad health | 5.4% | 4.5% |
| Very bad health | 2.3% | 1.5% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Birmingham | |
|---|---|---|
| No cars or vans in household | 41.8% | 31.7% |
| 1 car or van in household | 40.2% | 41.6% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 14.1% | 20.4% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 3.9% | 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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Estate agents near Flax Gardens
- Drakes Estate Agents 2.1 mi
- Melvyn Danes Estate Agents 2.1 mi
- Hollier & Browne 2.3 mi
- Martin & Co 2.9 mi
- Dixons 2.9 mi
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