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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

B94NW

Wolseley Street

B56EQ

Digbeth

B54BN

Hurst Street

B56HA

Rea Street

B56RL

Macdonald Street

B57HQ

Bissell Street

B57JP

Gooch Street

B94BT

Witton Street

B94DY

Allcock Street

B94PN

Saltley West

B94QA

Towpath Close

B94QB

Sydney Road

B94SD

Camp Street

B94TL

Raleigh Road

B95HU

Norwood Road

B95LH

Pretoria Road

B120AD

Lombard Street

B120NL

Clyde Street

B120NQ

Alcester Road

B120PR

Cheapside

B120XS

Belgrave Middleway

B55SA

River Street

B56AY

Cheapside

B56HX

Bradford Street

B57ET

Attwood Green & Park Central

B57HP

Barford Street

B94AE

Heath Mill Lane

B94BA

Belmont Passage

B94TS

Bangor Road

B120PA

Alcester Street

B120HT

New Moseley Road

B100RX

Bordesley Middleway

B120RY

Moseley Street

B54HQ

Hill Street

B54TR

Essex Street

B54SZ

Digbeth

B54TW

Essex Street

B55QF

Little Ann Street

B56ND

Pershore Street

B94AH

Hack Street

B94AN

Bromley Street

B94HB

Quigley Avenue

B94LA

Lower Dartmouth Street

B94LG

Barwell Road

B94NA

St Andrew's Road

B94XA

Cherrywood Road

B120JU

Bordesley

B120RP

Birchall Street

B120SH

Adelaide Street

B120TA

Dymoke Street

B120UZ

Stanhope Street

B99NW

Humpage Road

B99PT

Humpage Road

B56JP

Bishop Street

B56JX

Barford Street

B54BB

Hurst Street

B55NJ

Coventry Street

B55SS

Floodgate Street

B56NU

Bromsgrove Street

B56QU

Gooch Street North

B57AH

Bristol Street

B57DH

Sugden Grove

B57EW

Hope Street

B94LW

St Andrew's Road

B94NS

Saltley West

B94PP

Tilton Road

B94TD

Cobham Road

B95HS

Humpage Road

B120TY

Darwin Street

B100SA

Bowyer Street

B120SD

Charles Henry Street

B120AL

Bradford Street

B120RG

Bradford Street

B120QF

Cheapside

B120UX

Stanhope Street

B120XT

Highgate Street

B54JL

Smallbrook Queensway

B54RQ

Edgbaston Street

B56DA

Digbeth

B94JP

Maxstoke Street

B94UU

Burbidge Road

B95LB

Fordrough Lane

B56ES

Bradford Street

B120AG

Bradford Street

B120EN

Ravenhurst Street

B120HP

New Moseley Road

B120NZ

Bradford Street

B55TL

Milk Street

B56EL

Digbeth

B56ET

Bradford Street

B57FH

Rowton Lane

B57FN

St Luke's Road

B94JG

Cherry Drive

B94PQ

Keer Court

B94PX

Sydney Road

B120UJ

Leopold Street

B120AB

Old Camp Hill

B120PX

James Samuel Place

B55PG

Bordesley Street

B54AR

Inge Street

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.