Postcode B10 0RU is located in a major urban area, within the Bordesley & Highgate ward of Birmingham in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Sparkbrook North area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 186.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Sparkbrook North is £27,300 per year. The nearest station is Bordesley located about 0.1 miles away. There are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, closest medium park is Highgate Park.
Sparkbrook North has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 441 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 1% most deprived areas in England.
Sparkbrook North has a very high crime rate, with approximately 186.1 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 70.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 56.8% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Sparkbrook North is £27,300 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from rail, approximately 168 ft away from B10 0RU.
Sparkbrook North near B10 0RU has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Bordesley located about 0.1 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Bordesley | N/A | Walking directions to Bordesley |
| 0.8 mi | Birmingham Moor Street | N/A | Walking directions to Birmingham Moor Street |
| 0.9 mi | Small Heath | N/A | Walking directions to Small Heath |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Highgate Park | Medium | Walking directions to Highgate Park |
| 0.3 mi | Kingston Hill Park | Medium | Walking directions to Kingston Hill Park |
| 0.4 mi | Sara Park | Small | Walking directions to Sara Park |
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)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 1 | £250,000 |
| Flats | 115 | £232,995 |
| Semi-Detached | 6 | £221,000 |
| Terraced | 22 | £175,500 |
10 year median price trend in Bordesley & Highgate
In the B10 0RU postcode area, located within Sparkbrook North, there are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B10 0RU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | T & H Convenience Store | Bolton Road, Birmingham, B10 0BB | Walking directions to T & H Convenience Store |
| 0.3 mi | Costcutter | Alcester Street, Birmingham, B12 0PH | Walking directions to Costcutter |
| 0.3 mi | HS News | Gibb Street, Birmingham, B9 4DP | Walking directions to HS News |
| 0.4 mi | Londis | St Andrew's Road, Birmingham, B9 4HF | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.4 mi | Iceland | Green Lane, Birmingham, B10 0XA | Walking directions to Iceland |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.