Swarthmore Road, Birmingham
House prices, sold prices and local information for B29 4NN, B29 4NH, B29 4NQ.
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At a glance
47 property sales on Swarthmore Road, Birmingham have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. In the last 12 months 4 homes sold here for an average of £357,750. Most sales here are terraced homes, which have sold for an average of £258,000. Average sale prices rose from £260,000 in 2016 to £365,333 in 2026 (+41%), though averages on a single street can swing with the mix of homes sold. That is 40% above the Birmingham average of £254,981 over the same period. 6 homes here have sold more than once since 2016; 5 of them sold for more the second time. By property type, sales here have been 38% terraced, 34% semi-detached, 28% detached. Recorded sale prices on Swarthmore Road range from £188,000 to £735,000. 81% of homes sold here were freehold and 19% leasehold. Of 1,395 streets in Birmingham with at least two sales in the last year, Swarthmore Road ranks 161st for average price.
House prices on Swarthmore Road compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. See all B29 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Tenure: 81% freehold and 19% leasehold across 52 recorded sales.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 18 | £258,000 | 16 Apr 2026 |
| Semi-detached | 16 | £368,636 | 12 Aug 2026 |
| Detached | 13 | £530,731 | 12 Sep 2025 |
Sold prices on Swarthmore Road
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12, Swarthmore Road B29 4JR | 12 Aug 2026 | £495,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 171, Swarthmore Road B29 4NW | 16 Apr 2026 | £276,000 | Terraced | Leasehold |
| 176, Swarthmore Road B29 4NN | 31 Mar 2026 | £325,000 | Terraced | Leasehold |
| 180, Swarthmore Road B29 4NN | 12 Dec 2025 | £335,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 137, Swarthmore Road B29 4NN | 15 Oct 2025 | £278,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 36, Swarthmore Road B29 4JS | 12 Sep 2025 | £485,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 133, Swarthmore Road B29 4NN | 23 Apr 2025 | £272,500 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 33, Swarthmore Road B29 4NQ | 27 Mar 2025 | £500,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 25, Swarthmore Road B29 4NQ | 21 Mar 2025 | £500,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 45, Swarthmore Road B29 4NQ | 17 Mar 2025 | £425,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 151, Swarthmore Road B29 4NW | 20 Jan 2025 | £235,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 65, Swarthmore Road B29 4NH | 28 Oct 2024 | £360,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 55, Swarthmore Road B29 4NH | 29 Aug 2024 | £390,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 95, Swarthmore Road B29 4NH | 12 Aug 2024 | £285,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 53, Swarthmore Road B29 4NH | 2 Jul 2024 | £425,000 | Other | Freehold |
| 154, Swarthmore Road B29 4NN | 17 Jun 2024 | £295,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 164, Swarthmore Road B29 4NN | 2 May 2024 | £310,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 40, Swarthmore Road B29 4JS | 13 Oct 2023 | £402,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 41, Swarthmore Road B29 4NQ | 13 Oct 2023 | £510,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 5, Swarthmore Road B29 4NG | 21 Sep 2023 | £735,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 111, Swarthmore Road B29 4NH | 7 Aug 2023 | £245,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 69, Swarthmore Road B29 4NH | 1 Aug 2023 | £380,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 135, Swarthmore Road B29 4NN | 28 Jun 2023 | £235,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 34, Swarthmore Road B29 4JS | 22 Dec 2022 | £437,500 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 107, Swarthmore Road B29 4NH | 31 Aug 2022 | £215,000 | Terraced | Leasehold |
| 39, Swarthmore Road B29 4NQ | 10 Aug 2022 | £464,175 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 163, Swarthmore Road B29 4NW | 13 Jul 2022 | £285,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 164, Swarthmore Road B29 4NN | 29 Apr 2022 | £322,500 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 43, Swarthmore Road B29 4NQ | 22 Mar 2022 | £490,000 | Detached | Leasehold |
| 39, Swarthmore Road B29 4NQ | 18 Mar 2022 | £400,500 | Semi-detached | Leasehold |
| 156, Swarthmore Road B29 4NN | 31 Jan 2022 | £272,000 | Terraced | Leasehold |
| 6, Swarthmore Road B29 4JR | 9 Sep 2021 | £695,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 7, Swarthmore Road B29 4NG | 28 Jun 2021 | £587,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 4, Swarthmore Road B29 4JR | 18 Jun 2021 | £515,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 170, Swarthmore Road B29 4NN | 20 Nov 2020 | £205,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 145, Swarthmore Road B29 4NN | 11 Aug 2020 | £230,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 27, Swarthmore Road B29 4NQ | 3 Jul 2020 | £565,000 | Detached | Leasehold |
| 8, Swarthmore Road B29 4JR | 16 Oct 2019 | £632,500 | Detached | Freehold |
| 153, Swarthmore Road B29 4NW | 9 Aug 2019 | £188,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 24, Swarthmore Road B29 4JS | 31 Jul 2019 | £345,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 188, Swarthmore Road B29 4NW | 29 Oct 2018 | £275,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 34, Swarthmore Road B29 4JS | 24 Aug 2018 | £375,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 173, Swarthmore Road B29 4NW | 10 Aug 2018 | £245,000 | Terraced | Leasehold |
| 172, Swarthmore Road B29 4NN | 3 Aug 2018 | £215,000 | Terraced | Leasehold |
| 26, Swarthmore Road B29 4JS | 31 Jul 2018 | £292,500 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 2, Swarthmore Road B29 4JR | 6 Apr 2018 | £450,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 12, Swarthmore Road B29 4JR | 22 Sep 2017 | £372,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 143, Swarthmore Road B29 4NN | 14 Jul 2017 | £205,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 40, Swarthmore Road B29 4JS | 13 Feb 2017 | £245,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 71, Swarthmore Road B29 4NH | 18 Nov 2016 | £385,000 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 12, Swarthmore Road | £372,000 (Sep 2017) → £495,000 (Aug 2026) | +33% over 9 yrs |
| 180, Swarthmore Road | £200,000 (Jul 2016) → £335,000 (Dec 2025) | +68% over 9 yrs |
| 164, Swarthmore Road | £322,500 (Apr 2022) → £310,000 (May 2024) | -4% over 2 yrs |
| 40, Swarthmore Road | £245,000 (Feb 2017) → £402,000 (Oct 2023) | +64% over 7 yrs |
| 34, Swarthmore Road | £375,000 (Aug 2018) → £437,500 (Dec 2022) | +17% over 4 yrs |
| 39, Swarthmore Road | £400,500 (Mar 2022) → £464,175 (Aug 2022) | +16% over under a year |
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Crime
282 crimes were reported within about a mile of Swarthmore Road in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Higher crime than about 50% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Violence & sexual offences | 106 |
| Vehicle crime | 34 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 27 |
| Burglary | 20 |
| Shoplifting | 20 |
| Public order | 17 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Schools near Swarthmore Road
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northfield Manor Primary Academy 373 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Good Report | 0.3 mi |
| The University of Birmingham School 1,188 pupils | Secondary | 11–19 | Report | 0.5 mi |
| Dame Elizabeth Cadbury School 774 pupils | Secondary | 11–19 | Good Report | 0.5 mi |
| Bournville School 660 pupils | All-through | 4–16 | Requires improvement Report | 0.5 mi |
| Our Lady and St Rose of Lima Catholic Primary School 233 pupils | Primary Roman Catholic | 3–11 | Report | 0.5 mi |
| St Francis Church of England Aided Primary School and Nursery 218 pupils | Primary Church of England | 3–11 | Report | 0.6 mi |
| Princethorpe Infant School 154 pupils | Primary | 3–7 | Report | 0.7 mi |
| Princethorpe Junior School 231 pupils | Primary | 7–11 | Good Report | 0.7 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
- Selly Oak station 1.1 mi · 22 min walk
- Bournville station 1.2 mi · 24 min walk
- Kings Norton station 1.5 mi · 29 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Fox Hill (after, Swarthmore Road) 1 min walk
- Fox Hill (before, Swarthmore Road) 1 min walk
- Tugford Road (adj, Swarthmore Road) 2 min walk
- Bournville Lane (opp, Bristol Road South) 3 min walk
GP surgeries
- College Green Medical Practice
Health & Wellbeing Centre, 1 Bristol Road South, Birmingham · 0.1 mi - Weoley Park Surgery
112 Weoley Park Road, Selly Oak, Birmingham · 0.5 mi - Millennium Medical Centre
121 Weoley Castle Road, Weoley Castle, Birmingham · 0.7 mi - Selly Oak Health Centre
15 Katie Road, Selly Oak, Birmingham · 0.8 mi
Supermarkets
- Morrisons Daily Morrisons Daily Bournville Sycamore Rd · 0.8 mi
- Heron Heron Weoley Castle Birmingham · 0.8 mi
- The Food Warehouse Iceland Selly Oak Food Warehouse · 1.0 mi
- Tesco Express Esso Tesco Birmingham Bournville Esso Express · 1.1 mi
Pharmacies
- Castle Chemist · 0.7 mi
- Kings Pharmacy · 0.7 mi
- Medipharma Chemist · 0.8 mi
Dentists
- Oakville Dental Health Centre · 0.6 mi
- Cadbury Dental Practice · 0.9 mi
- Imperial Dental Group - Weoley Castle · 1.0 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 6 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 | 5 of 10 |
| Employment | 5 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 7 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 6 of 10 |
| Crime | 5 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 10 of 10 |
| Living environment | 6 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 70.5% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 9.3% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 20.1% | 17.1% |
| Households | 643 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 20.4% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 55.5% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 24.0% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,624 |
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 Swarthmore Road
Ethnic group
| Here | Birmingham | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 71.7% | 48.6% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 13.7% | 31% |
| Other ethnic group | 6.4% | 4.5% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 4.2% | 11% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 4% | 4.8% |
Religion
| Here | Birmingham | |
|---|---|---|
| Christian | 48.7% | 34% |
| No religion | 30.8% | 24.1% |
| Muslim | 9% | 29.9% |
| Not answered | 5.9% | 6.1% |
| Hindu | 3.8% | 1.9% |
| Sikh | 0.8% | 2.9% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.4% |
Country of birth
| Here | Birmingham | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 80.2% | 73.3% |
| Born outside the UK | 19.8% | 26.7% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Birmingham | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 48.2% | 29.9% |
| No qualifications | 15.8% | 23.9% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 11.2% | 17.1% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 11.1% | 12.5% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 7.2% | 10.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.3% | 3.6% |
| Other qualifications | 3.3% | 2.9% |
General health
| Here | Birmingham | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 46.2% | 47.6% |
| Good health | 34% | 33.3% |
| Fair health | 13% | 13.2% |
| Bad health | 5.6% | 4.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 1.5% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Birmingham | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 car or van in household | 41.5% | 41.6% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 32.8% | 20.4% |
| No cars or vans in household | 20.1% | 31.7% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 5.6% | 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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