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Takeaways| Council | Birmingham |
| Crime Rate | High for a West Midlands village 45% above the national average. |
| Demographics | 👶 Young Families😔 High Unemployment |
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The average house price in Shard End is £233,750, based on HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. The sold house prices graph below shows Shard End house price trends over the last 30 years.
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Is Shard End a nice place to live?
Shard End is a passable 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.
How safe is Shard End?
Shard End has a high crime rate for a West Midlands village, with around 109 recorded crimes per 1,000 people a year. This is 45% above the national average, and 26% above the West Midlands average.
What are the best schools in Shard End?
Shard End has 56 schools nearby. The top-rated Ofsted Outstanding schools include Smith's Wood Primary Academy, The Shirestone Academy, Lea Forest Primary Academy. Other well-regarded schools rated Good by Ofsted include St Anthony's Catholic Primary School and Fordbridge Community Primary School. Note: 5 schools are currently rated as Requires Improvement.
What are the demographics of Shard End?
The majority of residents in Shard End identify as White (British) (77%). Most residents were born in the United Kingdom (91%). The area has a mix of religious beliefs with no single faith forming a majority.