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About

Five Ways North is a residential and commercial district in Birmingham, located just west of the city center. The area is known for its mix of Victorian and modern architecture, with tree-lined streets and a blend of housing options, from apartments to terraced homes. It sits near major transport links, including Five Ways railway station, providing easy access to the city center and beyond.

The neighborhood features local shops, cafes, and pubs, catering to both residents and visitors. Nearby green spaces, such as Calthorpe Park, offer recreational areas. Five Ways North is also close to the business hubs of Broad Street and the Jewellery Quarter, making it a convenient location for professionals. The area balances urban convenience with a quieter residential feel.

Area overview

On average Five Ways North has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 284 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 42.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Five Ways North is £39,300 per year. There are 2 schools in Five Ways North: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
284
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
42.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Five Ways North Population
8,455
Population density
9,987 per km²

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
1,971
23.32%
African
1,677
19.84%
Other White
1,032
12.21%
Caribbean
533
6.31%
Indian
461
5.45%
Total population: 8,453

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
1,870
44.94%
Social rents from council
864
20.76%
Other social rented
801
19.25%
Owns with a mortgage
286
6.87%
Owns outright
221
5.31%
Total households: 4,161

Property prices in Five Ways North

Based on 25 recent sales, the median property price is £165,000 in Five Ways North area, with individual transactions ranging from £68,000 up to £518,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Five Ways North 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 Five Ways North over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats22£147,340
Terraced3£194,500

10 years median price trend in Five Ways North

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Five Ways North.

All postcodes in Five Ways North

B151HB

Bishopsgate Street

B168BU

Morville Street

B168BP

Ryland Street

B168HZ

Beaufort Road

B168JA

Hagley Road

B169RT

Five Ways North

B168BZ

Ryland Street

B168DJ

Rodney Close

B168NH

Duchess Road

B168UE

Beaufort Road

B166TU

Five Ways North

B12HQ

Broad Street

B151DB

Bishopsgate Street

B151EF

Broad Street

B151FH

Broad Street

B151NQ

Islington Row Middleway

B166HD

Five Ways North

B160WH

Five Ways North

B168WP

Sherborne Street

B168HJ

Grosvenor Street West

B168US

Five Ways North

B169XQ

Five Ways North

B151BJ

Broad Street

B151FG

Broad Street

B151FN

Broad Street

B168BA

Gilby Road

B168EE

Ashton Croft

B168RS

Ledbury Close

B168WG

Sheepcote Street

B151HA

Broad Street

B151UQ

Five Ways North

B168BS

Ryland Street

B168WH

Sheepcote Street

B166NR

Five Ways North

B166TT

Five Ways North

B166UF

Five Ways North

B151BQ

Broad Street

B168FP

Sherborne Street

Data Sources

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