Property profile

Flat 25Forge Place, 166 Cheapside

B12 0PS

Bordesley & Highgate

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Map showing Flat 25, Forge Place, 166 Cheapside, Birmingham

Property Price
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Estimated sale price

£135,000

Flats sold in Bordesley & Highgate

The box shows the middle 50% of flats sale prices, the whiskers show the 5th to 95th percentile, and the marker shows this property's estimated price.

Half of similar homes sold within the box; most sold within the wider line.

An indicative model estimate, not a survey or formal valuation.

This property vs market

Last sold20 Oct 2008
£120,000Change since last sale: +£14,000 (+11%)
Annualised change
+0.6% per yearBirmingham annualised change (flats) since 2008: +2.0% per yearThis property's value grew slower than the market
Price per sq ftLocal median £261 per sq ft
£222 per sq ftEstimate vs local median: −£39 per sq ft (−15%)
Local sold pricesMedian for flats in Bordesley & Highgate
£156,000Estimate vs local median: −£22,000 (−14%)
How this estimate is calculated

Area360's automated valuation uses available property details, recorded sales and local market data to estimate a sale price. This automated estimate is a guide, not a survey, mortgage valuation or formal valuation. See the valuation methodology and limitations.

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Property facts

Property typeFlat / Not Recorded
TenureLeasehold
Construction period1996-2002
Floor area56 m² / 603 sq ft
Rooms3 habitable / 3 heated
Floor level2
EPC ratingC
EPC inspection30 Jan 2026

Sales history

DatePriceChange
20 Oct 2008£120,000-

Local market

Property prices in Bordesley & Highgate

Median price£173,500
Price per sq ft£247
Sales (last 12 months)68
Typical range (middle 50%)£137K – £232K

Based on 68 recent sales, the median property price is £173,500 (about £247 per square foot) in Bordesley & Highgate area, with individual transactions ranging from £64,000 up to £457,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Bordesley & Highgate over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached1£242,500£275
Semi-Detached7£241,000£297
Terraced20£195,000£217
Flats40£156,000£261

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Bordesley & Highgate

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bordesley & Highgate.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£147,000£120,000£105,000
2017£141,500£175,000£107,000
2018£155,950£135,000£112,800
2019£162,000£150,000£260,000
2020£220,000£193,000£132,000
2021£208,000£275,000£337,500
2022£230,000£415,000£425,000
2023£230,000£259,000£163,500
2024£229,248£178,000£168,000
2025£233,998£243,000£195,000
2026£129,000£208,000£241,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bordesley & Highgate.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bordesley & Highgate.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£244£170£132
2017£269£188£124
2018£281£187£136
2019£320£198£254
2020£359£249£177
2021£351£203£314
2022£410£373£384
2023£364£261£177
2024£382£225£208
2025£362£293£217
2026£204£253£228
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bordesley & Highgate.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B12 0PS.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B12 0PS
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
12 Feb 2026Apartment 22, Rea Court, 161, Cheapside, Birmingham, B12 0PSFlatsLeasehold£145,000
25 Jul 2025Apartment 15, 4, Rea Place, Birmingham, B12 0NPFlatsLeasehold£165,000
26 Mar 2025Flat 10, Renaissance Court, 103, Bradford Street, Birmingham, B12 0NFFlatsLeasehold£165,000
30 Oct 2025Apartment 21, Rea House, 109, Bradford Street, Birmingham, B12 0NSFlatsLeasehold£280,000
19 Jun 2025Apartment 4, Rea House, 109, Bradford Street, Birmingham, B12 0NSFlatsLeasehold£62,500

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Area insights for B12 0PS

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Overview

Postcode B12 0PS is located in a major urban area, within the Bordesley & Highgate ward of Birmingham in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Digbeth area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 302.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 3.1× the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Digbeth is £46,432 per year. The nearest station is Bordesley, about 0.2 miles away. There are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Highgate Park.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
303
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
17%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

9/10

Digbeth has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,818 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 15% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Digbeth has a very high crime rate, with approximately 302.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

17%

Approximately 17.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 26.8% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

4/10

The average income per household in Digbeth is £46,432 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near B12 0PS.

Flood risk

No risk

Digbeth near B12 0PS has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Bordesley located about 0.2 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for B12 0PS
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

Bordesley

N/A

Walking directions to Bordesley
0.3 mi

Digbeth High Street (West Midlands Metro)

West Midlands Metro

Walking directions to Digbeth High Street (West Midlands Metro)
0.5 mi

Meriden Street (West Midlands Metro)

West Midlands Metro

Walking directions to Meriden Street (West Midlands Metro)

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for B12 0PS
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miHighgate ParkMediumWalking directions to Highgate Park
0.4 miNew Hope Community ParkSmallWalking directions to New Hope Community Park

Area Profile

Population
264
Population density
30,000 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
153.19(+296%)
Anti-social behaviour
53.28(+395%)
Criminal damage and arson
33.3(+357%)
Vehicle crime
30.45(+368%)
Other theft
27.59(+385%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
106
39.7%
Other White
33
12.36%
African
26
9.74%
Caribbean
18
6.74%
Other
11
4.12%
Total population: 267

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
140
60.34%
Level 3 (A level)
33
14.22%
No qualifications
19
8.19%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
14
6.03%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
12
5.17%
Total 16+ residents: 232

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
76
51.7%
Other social rented
24
16.33%
Shared ownership
22
14.97%
Owns with a mortgage
16
10.88%
Owns outright
7
4.76%
Total households: 147

Schools

In the B12 0PS postcode area, located within Digbeth, there are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for B12 0PS
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryHarper Bell Seventh-day Adventist SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.2 miPrimarySt Anne's Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.2 miNot applicableCalthorpe AcademyAcademy special converter

Good

Local amenities

10 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B12 0PS

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for B12 0PS
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miCostcutterAlcester Street, Birmingham, B12 0PHWalking directions to Costcutter
0.2 miHS NewsGibb Street, Birmingham, B9 4DPWalking directions to HS News
0.2 miOriental SupermarketMoseley Street, Birmingham, B5 6LEWalking directions to Oriental Supermarket
0.3 miLifestyle Express152-153 Vaughton Street, Birmingham, B12 0SSWalking directions to Lifestyle Express
0.3 miNisa LocalDigbeth, Birmingham, B5 6DHWalking directions to Nisa Local