Postcode B13 0QU is located in a major urban area, within the Billesley ward of Birmingham in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Billesley Common area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 106.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Billesley Common is £43,722 per year. The nearest station is Kings Heath, about 0.9 miles away. There are 8 primary and 6 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Billesley Common.
Billesley Common has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,811 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 27% most deprived areas in England.
Billesley Common has a very high crime rate, with approximately 106.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 41.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 30.2% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Billesley Common is £43,722 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 251 ft away from B13 0QU.
Billesley Common near B13 0QU has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Kings Heath located about 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 mi | Kings Heath | N/A | Walking directions to Kings Heath |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Billesley Common | Large | Walking directions to Billesley Common |
Based on 172 recent sales, the median property price is £240,000 (about £275 per square foot) in Billesley area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £635,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 15 | £425,000 | £348 |
| Semi-Detached | 60 | £274,000 | £283 |
| Terraced | 75 | £225,000 | £282 |
| Flats | 22 | £140,463 | £228 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £270,000 | £118,750 | £178,250 | £150,750 |
| 2017 | £305,750 | £109,750 | £170,000 | £153,000 |
| 2018 | £322,000 | £120,000 | £216,500 | £172,500 |
| 2019 | £364,450 | £104,750 | £206,250 | £172,250 |
| 2020 | £380,200 | £108,750 | £210,000 | £172,000 |
| 2021 | £360,000 | £128,000 | £234,000 | £182,000 |
| 2022 | £445,000 | £110,000 | £253,000 | £212,000 |
| 2023 | £465,000 | £100,000 | £232,050 | £207,000 |
| 2024 | £465,000 | £111,500 | £230,000 | £216,000 |
| 2025 | £470,500 | £111,000 | £245,000 | £235,000 |
| 2026 | £425,000 | £140,463 | £297,500 | £222,500 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £243 | £174 | £199 | £179 |
| 2017 | £274 | £159 | £196 | £188 |
| 2018 | £303 | £188 | £230 | £205 |
| 2019 | £297 | £183 | £221 | £208 |
| 2020 | £274 | £188 | £230 | £208 |
| 2021 | £313 | £189 | £251 | £225 |
| 2022 | £375 | £184 | £280 | £265 |
| 2023 | £354 | £175 | £277 | £246 |
| 2024 | £363 | £179 | £279 | £260 |
| 2025 | £358 | £209 | £274 | £284 |
| 2026 | £348 | £221 | £299 | £287 |
There were 20 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B13 0QU.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Oct 2025 | 47, Ardencote Road, Birmingham, B13 0RW | Flats | Leasehold | £60,000 | |
| 09 Jun 2025 | 56, Barn Lane, Birmingham, B13 0SW | Detached | Freehold | £325,000 | |
| 14 Aug 2025 | 36, Hollie Lucas Road, Birmingham, B13 0QL | Terraced | Freehold | £483,000 | |
| 23 Jan 2026 | 30, Portman Road, Birmingham, B13 0SL | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £485,000 | |
| 31 Oct 2025 | 18, Portman Road, Birmingham, B13 0SL | Detached | Freehold | £515,254 |
In the B13 0QU postcode area, located within Billesley Common, there are 8 primary and 6 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B13 0QU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Michael's NISA | Bondfield Road, Birmingham, B13 0JA | Walking directions to Michael's NISA |
| 0.5 mi | Costcutter | 74 Institute Road, Birmingham, B14 7EG | Walking directions to Costcutter |
| 0.5 mi | Select & Save | Birmingham, B13 0RX | Walking directions to Select & Save |
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 B13 0QU, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Chris Garghan
Billesley - Elected 7 May 2026
Joe Peacock
Billesley - Elected 7 May 2026
Alistair Carns
Birmingham Selly Oak - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around B13 0QU records about 106 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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, criminal damage and arson and vehicle crime.
The median sale price around B13 0QU in Billesley Common is £240,000 (about £275 per square foot) based on 172 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 16 schools close to B13 0QU, including The Dame Ellen Pinsent School (Outstanding), Wheelers Lane Primary School (Good) and Wheelers Lane Technology College (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to B13 0QU is Kings Heath, about 1,432 m away.
B13 0QU scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 8,811 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Birmingham Selly Oak covering B13 0QU is Alistair Carns (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Chris Garghan (Green Party) and Joe Peacock (Green Party).