[4] 1983–1997: The City of Birmingham wards of Acocks Green, Sheldon, and Yardley (as they existed on 1 February 1983).

1997–2010: The City of Birmingham wards of Acocks Green, Sheldon, and Yardley (as they existed on 1 June 1994).

2018–2024: Following a local government boundary review,[5] which did not effect the parliamentary boundaries, the contents of the constituency were as follows with effect from May 2018: 2024–present: Further to the 2023 periodic review of Westminster constituencies which came into effect for the 2024 general election, the constituency comprises: The Garretts Green ward was transferred to Birmingham Hodge Hill and Solihull North in exchange for the bulk of the Small Heath ward.

The seat covers south-eastern areas of Birmingham including Stechford, Tyseley, Yardley and Acocks Green.

Electoral Calculus describes the seat as "Centrist", characterised by moderate views on social and economic issues.