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Living in Shard End

In short: In 2026, the average home in Shard End (undefined) costs about £220k to buy or £1000/month to rent a two-bed. It scores 4.7/10 for safety, 7/10 for schools and 6/10 for transport, with a typical journey of about 26 minutes to undefined city centre. Data via Boroughly (boroughly.net).

Shard End is one of the quieter, more residential corners of undefined.

Average to buy
£220k
Average rent (2-bed)
£1000/mo
vs undefined average
NaN%
Est. to city centre
~26 min
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How Shard End scores

Safety4.7/10
Schools7/10
Parks & green space7/10
Transport6/10
Diversity & inclusion7/10
LGBTQ+ friendly5/10
Buzz & nightlife4/10

Prices and council tax are real (HM Land Registry / ONS and the council's published Band D). The seven 0 - 10 life-scores are indicative estimates for undefined areas while we verify them against police.uk and school-performance data.

On your doorstep

Day to day, Shard End gives you Halal butcher, Lidl / Aldi, Tesco / Sainsbury's / Asda / Morrisons, Gyms, Barbers, Beauticians, Church, Big park, Pool / leisure centre.

✓ Halal butcher✓ Lidl / Aldi✓ Tesco / Sainsbury's / Asda / Morrisons✓ Gyms✓ Barbers✓ Beauticians✓ Church✓ Big park✓ Pool / leisure centre

Who it suits

Based on its profile, Shard End tends to work best for a mix of first-time buyers, families and professionals.

The money side

QuestionRough answer
Buying (average)£220k - NaN% vs the undefined average of £NaNk
Renting a 2-bedabout £1000 per month
Council tax (Band D)see council
Indicative household income to buyabout £44k (10% deposit, 4.5× lending)
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Common questions

Is Shard End a good place to live?

It depends what you need: Shard End scores 4.7/10 for safety, 7/10 for schools and 6/10 for transport. It tends to suit a mix of first-time buyers, families and professionals.

How much does a home in Shard End cost in 2026?

Around £220k on average to buy (NaN% vs the undefined average) and roughly £1000 a month to rent a two-bed. As a rule of thumb, buying at that price typically needs a household income around £44k with a 10% deposit.

How well connected is Shard End?

Shard End scores 6/10 for transport; a typical journey to undefined city centre is roughly 26 minutes.

Nearby alternatives

Erdington£220k avg · safety 3.7/10Castle Vale£220k avg · safety 6.2/10Tyseley£220k avg · safety 4.4/10
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