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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

B54TD

Hurst Street

B54TJ

Digbeth

B55LR

Meriden Street

B56AJ

Bromsgrove Street

B56BH

Digbeth

B56BU

Bromsgrove Street

B56RD

Kent Street

B57DL

Southacre Avenue

B94NY

Templefield Gardens

B94PA

Broseley Brook Close

B94PY

Tilton Road

B95LE

Fordrough Avenue

B11EQ

Horse Fair

B120NB

Birchall Street

B120XX

Upper Highgate Street

B57JG

Gooch Street

B56LB

Bissell Street

B57DR

Sparkbrook North

B54SH

Edgbaston Street

B55ST

Floodgate Street

B57EP

Barford Street

B57JE

Clissold Close

B94BX

Bordesley

B94DS

Allcock Street

B95HW

Humpage Road

B120XN

Emily Street

B11DD

Essex Street

B120TQ

Sparkbrook North

B120UL

Leopold Street

B120YE

Conybere Street

B120YR

Horton Square

B99NU

Bordesley Green North

B54RT

Wrottesley Street

B55SE

Fazeley Street

B55RR

Fazeley Street

B55TR

Milk Street

B56HT

Rea Street

B57DG

Hodnet Grove

B57HF

Gooch Street

B94EH

Glover Street

B94PL

Isbourne Way

Data Sources

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