Shakespear Crescent, Hockley, Birmingham
House prices, sold prices and local information for B18 5BT.
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At a glance
4 property sales on Shakespear Crescent, Hockley, Birmingham have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. The most recent sale was on 21 Jan 2022. Most sales here are detached homes, which have sold for an average of £266,833. By property type, sales here have been 75% detached, 25% terraced. Recorded sale prices on Shakespear Crescent range from £170,000 to £385,000. 57% of homes sold here were freehold and 43% leasehold.
House prices on Shakespear Crescent compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Shakespear Crescent has had fewer than two sales in that time, so it is left out. See all B18 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Tenure: 57% freehold and 43% leasehold across 7 recorded sales. Lease extension calculator.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 3 | £266,833 | 21 Jan 2022 |
| Terraced | 1 | £170,000 | 5 Aug 2016 |
Sold prices on Shakespear Crescent
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5, Shakespear Crescent B18 5BT | 21 Jan 2022 | £385,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 6, Shakespear Crescent B18 5BT | 5 Feb 2019 | £4,152 | Other | Freehold |
| 3, Shakespear Crescent B18 5BT | 17 Nov 2017 | £255,000 | Detached | Leasehold |
| 14, Shakespear Crescent B18 5BT | 14 Jul 2017 | £182,000 | Other | Leasehold |
| 12, Shakespear Crescent B18 5BT | 5 Aug 2016 | £170,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 25, Shakespear Crescent B18 5BT | 24 Mar 2016 | £206,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 23, Shakespear Crescent B18 5BT | 17 Feb 2016 | £209,500 | Detached | Leasehold |
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.
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Crime and flood risk near Shakespear Crescent
Crime
832 crimes were reported within about a mile of Shakespear Crescent 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 | 378 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 84 |
| Vehicle crime | 75 |
| Other theft | 64 |
| Public order | 49 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 33 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Schools near Shakespear Crescent
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Future First Independent School 9 pupils | Other independent school | 13–18 | Report | 0.2 mi |
| Orion School 20 pupils | Other independent school | 13–16 | Report | 0.3 mi |
| Flexible Learning School 99 pupils | Other independent school | 13–16 | Report | 0.4 mi |
| Oasis Academy Benson 271 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Inadequate Report | 0.4 mi |
| Brookfields Primary School 391 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.4 mi |
| St Michael's CofE Primary Academy, Handsworth 204 pupils | Primary Church of England | 4–11 | Outstanding Report | 0.5 mi |
| Nishkam Primary School Birmingham 424 pupils | Primary Sikh | 4–11 | Report | 0.5 mi |
| St Patrick and St Edmund's Catholic Primary School 296 pupils | Primary Roman Catholic | 4–11 | Report | 0.6 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, tram & metro stations
- Jewellery Quarter station 0.6 mi · 12 min walk
- Birmingham Snow Hill station 1.3 mi · 26 min walk
- Birmingham New Street station 1.5 mi · 30 min walk
- Soho Benson Road (West Midlands Metro) 0.3 mi · 7 min walk
- Jewellery Quarter (West Midlands Metro) 0.6 mi · 12 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Bredon Croft (adj, Lodge Road) 1 min walk
- Norton Street (adj, Lodge Road) 1 min walk
- Bredon Croft (opp, Lodge Road) 2 min walk
- Norton Street (opp, Lodge Road) 2 min walk
GP surgeries
- Modality Birmingham
Orsborn House, 55 Terrace Road, Birmingham · 0.6 mi - Dr Kulshrestha Family Practice
Summerfield Prim Care Ctr, 134 Heath Street, Birmingham · 0.6 mi - Cavendish Medical Practice
Summerfield Primary Care Centre, 134 Heath Street, Birmingham · 0.6 mi - Summerfield Group Practice
Summerfield Prim Care Ctr, 134 Heath Street, Birmingham · 0.6 mi
Supermarkets
- Tesco Tesco Hockley Superstore · 0.6 mi
- Lidl Lidl Winson Green Birmingham · 0.6 mi
- Tesco Express Tesco Birmingham Jewellery Quarter Express · 0.7 mi
- Tesco Express Tesco Birmingham Hockley Express · 0.8 mi
Pharmacies
- Tesco Instore Pharmacy · 0.5 mi
- Nishkam Pharmacy · 0.5 mi
- Nishkam Pharmacy Villa Road · 0.6 mi
Dentists
- Dental Dept. · 0.6 mi
- Synergy Dental Practices Limited · 0.6 mi
- Farm Street (dental Surgery) · 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 | 1 of 10 |
| Employment | 1 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 1 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 2 of 10 |
| Crime | 1 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 2 of 10 |
| Living environment | 4 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 30.5% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 30.1% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 39.0% | 17.1% |
| Households | 958 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 25.2% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 68.1% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 6.7% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 2,788 |
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 Shakespear Crescent
Ethnic group
| Here | Birmingham | |
|---|---|---|
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 35.6% | 11% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 32.2% | 31% |
| White | 18.9% | 48.6% |
| Other ethnic group | 7.3% | 4.5% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 6% | 4.8% |
Religion
| Here | Birmingham | |
|---|---|---|
| Muslim | 38.5% | 29.9% |
| Christian | 34.8% | 34% |
| No religion | 13.2% | 24.1% |
| Not answered | 5.5% | 6.1% |
| Sikh | 4.3% | 2.9% |
| Hindu | 1.9% | 1.9% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.4% |
Country of birth
| Here | Birmingham | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 56.9% | 73.3% |
| Born outside the UK | 43.1% | 26.7% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Birmingham | |
|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 30.3% | 23.9% |
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 25.6% | 29.9% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 14% | 17.1% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 11.2% | 10.1% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 11.2% | 12.5% |
| Other qualifications | 4.7% | 2.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 3% | 3.6% |
General health
| Here | Birmingham | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 51.1% | 47.6% |
| Good health | 30.1% | 33.3% |
| Fair health | 13.3% | 13.2% |
| Bad health | 3.9% | 4.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 1.5% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Birmingham | |
|---|---|---|
| No cars or vans in household | 42.3% | 31.7% |
| 1 car or van in household | 40.8% | 41.6% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 14.2% | 20.4% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 2.7% | 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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- Savills 1.4 mi
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