Property profile

68A Alexandra Road

B5 7NN

Balsall Heath West

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Map showing 68A Alexandra Road, Birmingham

Estimated sale price

£225,000

Semi-Detached sold in Balsall Heath West

The box shows the middle 50% of semi-detached 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 sold22 Dec 1995
£40,000Change since last sale: +£187,000 (+468%)
Annualised change
+5.8% per yearBirmingham annualised change (semi-detached) since 1995: +5.7% per yearThis property's value is moving in line with the market
Price per sq ftLocal median £169 per sq ft
£346 per sq ftEstimate vs local median: +£177 per sq ft (+105%)
Local sold pricesMedian for semi-detached in Balsall Heath West
£300,000Estimate vs local median: −£73,000 (−24%)
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 typeHouse / Semi-Detached
TenureFreehold
Construction period1983-1990
Floor area61 m² / 657 sq ft
Rooms3 habitable / 3 heated
EPC ratingC
EPC inspection20 Sept 2021

Sales history

DatePriceChange
22 Dec 1995£40,000-

Local market

Property prices in Balsall Heath West

Median price£249,750
Price per sq ft£223
Sales (last 12 months)24
Typical range (middle 50%)£151K – £300K

Based on 24 recent sales, the median property price is £249,750 (about £223 per square foot) in Balsall Heath West area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £387,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Balsall Heath West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached1£300,000£169
Terraced13£257,500£230
Flats10£146,000£209

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Balsall Heath West

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Balsall Heath West.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£108,750£122,000£161,750
2017£80,000£190,000£150,500
2018£90,000£220,000£165,500
2019£120,475£135,550£173,500
2020£125,000£189,500£167,500
2021£157,500£220,000£210,000
2022£130,000£227,500£232,010
2023£212,030£241,000£298,920
2024£210,000£252,500£320,000
2025£215,750£245,000£285,000
2026£115,000£300,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Balsall Heath West.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Balsall Heath West.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£184£221£148
2017£155£227£152
2018£139£254£173
2019£181£148£171
2020£156£216£183
2021£287£282£198
2022£174£284£217
2023£341£261£276
2024£414£141£351
2025£438£350£323
2026£208£230
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Balsall Heath West.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Balsall Heath West in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 25 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B5 7NN.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B5 7NN
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
19 Sept 2025139, Alexandra Road, Birmingham, B5 7NNSemi-DetachedFreehold£247,500
24 Apr 202610, Hawkins Close, Birmingham, B5 7NWSemi-DetachedFreehold£211,000
27 Feb 202510, Rolling Mill Close, Birmingham, B5 7QDSemi-DetachedFreehold£270,000
30 Apr 202553, Princess Road, Birmingham, B5 7PUSemi-DetachedFreehold£245,000
14 Nov 202577, Balsall Heath Road, Birmingham, B5 7NQFlatsLeasehold£137,000

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Area insights for B5 7NN

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Overview

Postcode B5 7NN is located in a major urban area, within the Balsall Heath West ward of Birmingham in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Five Ways South & Calthorpe Park area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 69.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 28% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Five Ways South & Calthorpe Park is £48,003 per year. The nearest station is Five Ways, about 0.9 miles away. There are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Calthorpe Park.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
70
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
44.5%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
Very low
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

9/10

Five Ways South & Calthorpe Park has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,293 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 13% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Five Ways South & Calthorpe Park has a high crime rate, with approximately 69.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

44.5%

Approximately 44.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 38.0% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

5/10

The average income per household in Five Ways South & Calthorpe Park is £48,003 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near B5 7NN.

Flood risk

Very low

Five Ways South & Calthorpe Park near B5 7NN has very low flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Five Ways located about 0.9 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for B5 7NN
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.9 mi

Five Ways

N/A

Walking directions to Five Ways
1 mi

Digbeth High Street (West Midlands Metro)

West Midlands Metro

Walking directions to Digbeth High Street (West Midlands Metro)

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for B5 7NN
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.1 miCalthorpe ParkLargeWalking directions to Calthorpe Park
0.5 miNew Hope Community ParkSmallWalking directions to New Hope Community Park

Area Profile

Population
239
Population density
4,533.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
35.11(-9%)
Vehicle crime
11.7(+80%)
Burglary
4.79(+18%)
Drugs
4.26(+59%)
Public order
3.72(-39%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Chinese
69
28.99%
Pakistani
48
20.17%
British
33
13.87%
Arab
24
10.08%
Other
23
9.66%
Total population: 238

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
101
50.25%
Level 4+ (Degree)
50
24.88%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
16
7.96%
Level 3 (A level)
15
7.46%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
8
3.98%
Total 16+ residents: 201

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
47
42.73%
Private landlord or letting agency
34
30.91%
Owns outright
18
16.36%
Owns with a mortgage
5
4.55%
Shared ownership
2
1.82%
Total households: 110

Schools

In the B5 7NN postcode area, located within Five Ways South & Calthorpe Park, there are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for B5 7NN
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryPercy Shurmer AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Outstanding

0.3 miNot applicableNew Perspectives SchoolOther independent special school

N/A

0.3 miNurseryLillian De Lissa Nursery SchoolLocal authority nursery school

Outstanding

Local amenities

11 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B5 7NN

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for B5 7NN
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miCostcutterHorton Square, Birmingham, B12 0YRWalking directions to Costcutter
0.3 miHighgate MarketHorton Square, Birmingham, B12 0YRWalking directions to Highgate Market
0.3 miAl Kamoos229 Edward Road, Birmingham, B12 9LHWalking directions to Al Kamoos
0.3 miAl Jazeerah227 Edward Road, Birmingham, B12 9LHWalking directions to Al Jazeerah
0.3 miSMS226 Edward Road, Birmingham, B12 9LYWalking directions to SMS