| Council | Birmingham |
| Crime Rate | Above Average for a West Midlands suburb 16% above the national average. |
| Demographics | 🎓 Students👶 Young Families😔 High Unemployment🏘️ Renters |
The average house price in Aston is £155,760, based on HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. The sold house prices graph below shows Aston house price trends over the last 30 years.
£155,760
£114,000
£210,750
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Is Aston a nice place to live?
Aston is a challenged place to live. We've given it a liveable rating of C. However, one concern might be the high levels of unemployment in the area. With fewer homeowners than average, the area may feel less settled for those seeking an established community.
How safe is Aston?
Aston has an above average crime rate for a West Midlands suburb, with around 87 recorded crimes per 1,000 people a year. This is 16% above the national average, and about average for West Midlands. The rate is adjusted for visitor and workday population.
What are the best schools in Aston?
Aston has 66 schools nearby. The top-rated Ofsted Outstanding schools include St Matthew's CofE Primary School, King Edward VI Aston School, Cromwell Junior and Infant School. Other well-regarded schools rated Good by Ofsted include Manor Park Primary Academy and E-ACT Nechells Academy. Note: 2 schools are currently rated as Requires Improvement.
What are the demographics of Aston?
Aston has a diverse ethnic mix with no single group forming a majority. Most residents were born in the United Kingdom (55%). The most common religion is Muslim (70%).