Postcode B1 2JZ is located in a major urban area, within the Ladywood ward of Birmingham in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Attwood Green & Park Central area. It has average deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 360.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 3.7× the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Attwood Green & Park Central is £52,519 per year. The nearest station is Centenary Square (West Midlands Metro), about 0.1 miles away. There are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 6 parks nearby, the closest large park is Ryland Street Park.
Attwood Green & Park Central has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 17,471 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 47% least deprived areas in England.
Attwood Green & Park Central has a very high crime rate, with approximately 360.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 4.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 33.2% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Attwood Green & Park Central is £52,519 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near B1 2JZ.
Attwood Green & Park Central near B1 2JZ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Centenary Square (West Midlands Metro) located about 0.1 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Centenary Square (West Midlands Metro) | West Midlands Metro | Walking directions to Centenary Square (West Midlands Metro) |
| 0.2 mi | Brindleyplace (West Midlands Metro) | West Midlands Metro | Walking directions to Brindleyplace (West Midlands Metro) |
| 0.3 mi | Town Hall (West Midlands Metro) | West Midlands Metro | Walking directions to Town Hall (West Midlands Metro) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Ryland Street Park | Large | Walking directions to Ryland Street Park |
| 0.5 mi | Sunset Park | Small | Walking directions to Sunset Park |
| 0.2 mi | City Centre Gardens | Small | Walking directions to City Centre Gardens |
Based on 143 recent sales, the median property price is £192,500 (about £279 per square foot) in Ladywood area, with individual transactions ranging from £15,800 up to £680,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 6 | £310,000 | £352 |
| Terraced | 26 | £275,500 | £275 |
| Detached | 1 | £237,500 | £306 |
| Flats | 110 | £167,400 | £272 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £240,000 | £165,000 | £175,000 | £173,750 |
| 2017 | £202,500 | £179,950 | £190,000 | £161,000 |
| 2018 | £267,500 | £194,000 | £190,000 | £177,500 |
| 2019 | £235,000 | £202,000 | £225,000 | £295,000 |
| 2020 | £290,000 | £221,086 | £156,500 | £379,000 |
| 2021 | £335,000 | £226,476 | £289,950 | £368,000 |
| 2022 | £315,000 | £194,000 | £235,000 | £250,000 |
| 2023 | — | £205,000 | £187,000 | £325,000 |
| 2024 | £275,000 | £202,500 | £280,000 | £310,500 |
| 2025 | £303,750 | £200,000 | £305,000 | £382,500 |
| 2026 | — | £142,500 | £237,500 | £241,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £201 | £270 | £211 | £189 |
| 2017 | £326 | £307 | £226 | £172 |
| 2018 | £278 | £338 | £213 | £196 |
| 2019 | £233 | £348 | £243 | £269 |
| 2020 | £271 | £399 | £205 | £255 |
| 2021 | £266 | £400 | £274 | £270 |
| 2022 | £395 | £315 | £266 | £259 |
| 2023 | — | £305 | £354 | £292 |
| 2024 | £206 | £317 | £326 | £312 |
| 2025 | £306 | £310 | £349 | £291 |
| 2026 | — | £253 | £350 | £231 |
There were 36 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B1 2JZ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 May 2026 | 6, The Waters Edge, Birmingham, B1 2HL | Other | Leasehold | £277,409 | |
| 18 Mar 2026 | Apartment 33, Friday Bridge, Berkley Street, Birmingham, B1 2LB | Flats | Leasehold | £187,000 | |
| 04 Jul 2025 | Flat 17, Berkley Court, 43, Berkley Street, Birmingham, B1 2LF | Flats | Leasehold | £140,000 | |
| 11 Jun 2025 | Apartment 305, Centenary Plaza, 18, Holliday Street, Birmingham, B1 1TW | Flats | Leasehold | £120,000 | |
| 01 May 2026 | Apartment 254, Centenary Plaza, 18, Holliday Street, Birmingham, B1 1TS | Flats | Leasehold | £57,000 |
In the B1 2JZ postcode area, located within Attwood Green & Park Central, there are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B1 2JZ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Sainsbury's Local | Broad Street, Birmingham, B1 2HT | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.2 mi | Spar | 1a Brindley Place, Birmingham, B1 2JB | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | Wharfside Street, Birmingham, B1 1RF | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.3 mi | Qube Convenience Store | Edward Street, Birmingham, B1 2EL | Walking directions to Qube Convenience Store |
| 0.3 mi | Sainsbury's Local | 89 Navigation Street, Birmingham, B5 4AX | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
Annual council tax rates for Birmingham district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for B1 2JZ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Raheem Humphreys
Ladywood - Elected 7 May 2026
Siobhan Bridget Harper-Nunes
Ladywood - Elected 7 May 2026
Shabana Mahmood
Birmingham Ladywood - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around B1 2JZ records about 360 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across West Midlands as a whole the rate is about 97 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, other theft and vehicle crime.
The median sale price around B1 2JZ in Attwood Green & Park Central is £192,500 (about £279 per square foot) based on 143 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to B1 2JZ, including City United Academy (CUA) (Good), University College Birmingham (Good) and Nelson Junior and Infant School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to B1 2JZ is Centenary Square (West Midlands Metro), about 93 m away, serving the West Midlands Metro line.
B1 2JZ scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 17,471 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Birmingham Ladywood covering B1 2JZ is Shabana Mahmood (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Raheem Humphreys (Green Party) and Siobhan Bridget Harper-Nunes (Green Party).