Area guide · Birmingham

Chester Road, Birmingham

has 1,406 homes. Homes here have an average EPC score of 57 (the most common rating band is D). Homes here sold for a median of £144,483 across 19,038 recent sales. Prices here are up 0.7% year-on-year.

1,406Homes
£144,483+0.7%Median price
57Avg EPC score
42Median age
4,018Population

Last updated 6 October 2026

Demographics

Who lives here

Area classification: Baseline UK

  • Population

    4,018

  • Households

    1,567

  • Median age

    41.6

Age bands

65+ 21%0-15 17%16-24 9%25-44 27%45-64 26%

Ethnicity

Asian 13%Black 7%Mixed 5%Other 2%White 74%

Housing

Housing stock

Property type

Flat 39%Semi 38%Detached 11%Terraced 12%

Build age

Pre 1900 3%1900 1944 61%1945 1999 35%2000 Plus 1%

Energy efficiency · avg score 57

A
0%
B
1%
C
13%
D
48%
E
30%
F
6%
G
1%

Tenure

Owned 68%Social 8%Private Rent 24%

Market

Market

  • Median price

    £144,483▲

  • Avg price

    £169,155

  • Sales

    19,038

  • Rent YoY

    6.2%▲

Price trend

Deprivation

Deprivation & opportunity

Where it ranks nationally (IMD decile 3)

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Domains

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Safety

Safety

  • Crimes (12mo)

    821▲

By crime type

Robbery 8%Burglary 7%Shoplifting 38%Anti-Social Behaviour 9%Criminal Damage And Arson 8%Violence And Sexual Offences 29%

Connectivity

Getting around

  • Gigabit broadband

    99.9%

  • Ultrafast broadband

    99.9%

  • Superfast broadband

    100%

  • 5G coverage

    98%

  • Bus stops

    19

  • Buses / day

    2,771

  • EV chargers

    1,628

Nearest rail station: Chester Road Rail Station (0.6 km)

Environment

Environment

  • Nearest greenspace

    358.5 m

  • Air NO₂

    16.5512 µg/m³

  • Air PM

    8.0936 µg/m³

  • Road noise

    >=75.0

Designations

  • Aqma

Nearest bathing water: River Severn at Ironbridge — rated Poor (46.47 km)

Risk

Risk & hazard

Radon class 1 · Shrink-swell risk: Low

Heritage

Heritage

Designations

  • Tree Preservation Zone
  • Article 4

Services

Schools & services

  • Schools

    4

  • Avg FSM %

    62.2%

  • Childcare providers

    3

Nearest hospital: Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham (12.12 km)

Streets

Streets in Chester Road

Planning

Planning activity

  • Applications (recent)

    7

Show 7 recent applications
  • Erection Of Single Storey Forward And Side Extension.
  • Erection Of Two Storey Side And Single Storey Rear Extensions
  • Demolition And Rebuild Existing Garage. Erection Of First Floor Side Extension Over Garage And Two Storey Rear Extension And Single Storey R
  • Installation Of A New "Folded Roof" Comprising Of Aluminium Cladding And Associated Works
  • Display Of 6no. Internally Illuminated Fascia Signs
  • Erection Of Single Storey Side Extension And Two Storey Side Extension
  • Application To Determine The Details For Condition Number 3 (Construction Method Statement/Management Plan) 6 (Drainage Plans) Attached To A

About

About property data in Chester Road

The population here is approximately 4,018, with a median age of 42. The dominant construction era here is 1900 1944. The dominant tenure type here is owned. There were 821 recorded crimes here in the last 12 months, up 6% year-on-year. This area has an IMD decile of 3. This area covers 25 streets in our records.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What's the average house price in Chester Road?

The average house price in Chester Road is £144,483, based on 19,038 recent sales. Prices are up 0.7% year-on-year.

Is Chester Road a good place to live?

Chester Road is in the 3rd IMD decile, meaning it is a more deprived area. Crime is increasing year-on-year.

Is Chester Road in a flood zone?

Chester Road is not in a designated flood zone.

How's crime in Chester Road?

There were 821 recorded crimes in Chester Road in the last 12 months, up 6% year-on-year.

What's the energy efficiency (EPC) like in Chester Road?

The average EPC score in Chester Road is 57, with the most common rating band being D.

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Data sources: Census 2021 England and Wales public tables, Conservation Areas (Historic England / Local Authorities), Energy Performance Certificates (MHCLG), Environment Agency Flood Map for Planning, Get Information about Schools establishment data, Indices of Multiple Deprivation (MHCLG), National Heritage List for England (Historic England), OS Built Up Areas (Ordnance Survey), OS Open Linked Identifiers, OS Open Names, OS Open UPRN, OS Open USRN, Police.uk open crime and anti-social behaviour data, Price Paid Data, UK Radon Potential (UKHSA/BGS).