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Bordesley & Highgate

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About

Bordesley & Highgate is a ward located in central Birmingham, covering areas such as Digbeth, Highgate, and parts of Bordesley. The ward is known for its mix of residential and industrial spaces, with older terraced housing alongside modern developments. Digbeth, a key part of the ward, has become a hub for creative industries and nightlife, attracting businesses and visitors. The area is well-connected, with major roads like the A45 and public transport links, including Birmingham Moor Street station nearby.

The ward has a diverse population, with communities from various cultural backgrounds. Local amenities include markets, independent shops, and green spaces like Highgate Park. Bordesley & Highgate also has historical significance, with landmarks such as the Custard Factory reflecting its industrial past. The area is undergoing regeneration, with new housing and infrastructure projects shaping its future while retaining its urban character.

Area overview

On average Bordesley & Highgate has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 322 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 33.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Bordesley & Highgate is £37,316 per year. There are 9 schools in Bordesley & Highgate: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 4 Good) and 2 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good).

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
322
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
33.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Bordesley & Highgate Population
15,058
Population density
3,844.7 per km²

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Pakistani
2,981
19.8%
African
2,621
17.41%
British
2,047
13.6%
Bangladeshi
994
6.6%
Arab
842
5.59%
Total population: 15,054

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
2,146
38.86%
Social rents from council
1,070
19.37%
Other social rented
772
13.98%
Owns with a mortgage
710
12.86%
Owns outright
619
11.21%
Total households: 5,523

Property prices in Bordesley & Highgate

Based on 144 recent sales, the median property price is £229,250 in Bordesley & Highgate area, with individual transactions ranging from £35,000 up to £457,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Bordesley & Highgate in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Bordesley & Highgate over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached1£250,000
Flats115£232,995
Semi-Detached6£221,000
Terraced22£175,500

10 years median price trend in Bordesley & Highgate

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bordesley & Highgate.

All postcodes in Bordesley & Highgate

B94LS

Gray Street

B94UN

Cherrywood Road

B94XB

Cherrywood Road

B95LS

Fordrough Lane

B120PP

Thomas Benson Place

B120QE

Alcester Street

B11EG

Smallbrook Queensway

B120NX

Alcester Street

B120SU

Jinnah Close

B120TW

Sparkbrook North

B120UA

Sparkbrook North

B120YT

Eyton Croft

B57BW

Sherlock Street

B57EN

Sherlock Street

B55NL

Trent Street

B56DT

Meriden Street

B56RG

Bromsgrove Street

B56SD

Hurst Street

B56SN

Lower Essex Street

B56TG

Macdonald Street

B94EN

Glover Street

B94NB

Emmeline Street

B94QH

Artillery Street

B94US

Burbidge Road

B95LL

Pretoria Road

B120EJ

Ravenhurst Street

B120NG

Rea Place

B120PY

Alcester Street

B120YY

Canford Close

B99PQ

Humpage Road

B54BY

Digbeth

B55NR

Oxford Street

B56AA

Henstead Street

B56AL

Bromsgrove Street

B56AT

Hurst Street

B57FQ

Hope Street

B94EE

Adderley Street

B94AT

Gibb Street

B94AU

Gibb Street

B94ER

Little Edward Street

B94HQ

Keeley Street

B94LJ

Bordesley

B94PG

Hoff Beck Court

B94QJ

Waterside Close

B57HT

Bissell Street

B100RU

Arthur Street

B120PU

Cheapside

B120RL

Angelina Street

B120YA

Highgate Street

B54TF

Digbeth

B55RA

New Canal Street

B55TH

Allison Street

B56LE

Moseley Street

B56QS

Gooch Street North

B57AZ

Bristol Street

B57HE

Bishop Street

B94DG

Midland Street

B94UA

Bordesley Green North

B94AA

Bromley Street

B94HH

Bolton Street

B94TA

Denbigh Street

B94UL

Ronald Road

B99NG

Humpage Road

B120AJ

Bradford Street

B120HG

Moseley Road

B120NY

Clyde Street

B120QD

Lombard Street

B120TT

Shawbury Grove

B54HE

Smallbrook Queensway

B54TB

Hurst Street

B56DY

Milk Street

B56RJ

Bromsgrove Street

B94HN

Watery Lane Middleway

B94NG

Emmeline Street

B94PH

Alport Croft

B94PW

Isbourne Way

B94UE

Cherrywood Road

B94UQ

Denbigh Street

B94UR

Cherrywood Road

B100UH

Humpage Road

B120ER

Lowe Street

B120NP

Rea Place

B120PS

Cheapside

B120SJ

Alcester Street

B120UU

Angelina Street

B56ER

Digbeth

B56EB

Digbeth

B56EJ

Digbeth

B56LG

Barford Street

B56NE

Macdonald Street

B54RX

Pershore Street

B54TH

Digbeth

B55QS

Fazeley Street

B56BF

Gooch Street North

B56BP

Attwood Green & Park Central

B56QQ

Kent Street

B56TN

Macdonald Street

B57FJ

St Luke's Road

B81AQ

Bordesley Green North

B94BY

Bordesley

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.