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B15 2EP

Wellington Road

Edgbaston

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Detailed insights for B15 2EP

Overview

Postcode B15 2EP is located in a major urban area, within the Edgbaston ward of Birmingham in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Five Ways South & Calthorpe Park area. It has average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 68.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 29% 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 0.6 miles away. There are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
69
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
32.3%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

6/10

Five Ways South & Calthorpe Park has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 16,867 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 49% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Five Ways South & Calthorpe Park has a high crime rate, with approximately 68.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

32.3%

Approximately 32.3% 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 B15 2EP.

Flood risk

No risk

Five Ways South & Calthorpe Park near B15 2EP has no 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 0.6 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for B15 2EP
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.6 mi

Five Ways

N/A

Walking directions to Five Ways
0.8 mi

Edgbaston Village (West Midlands Metro)

West Midlands Metro

Walking directions to Edgbaston Village (West Midlands Metro)
0.8 mi

Five Ways (West Midlands Metro)

West Midlands Metro

Walking directions to Five Ways (West Midlands Metro)

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
228
Population density
2,073.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
31.86(-18%)
Vehicle crime
12.35(+90%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.15(-34%)
Burglary
5.85(+44%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.85(-20%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
93
42.27%
Indian
57
25.91%
Pakistani
26
11.82%
Other Asian
11
5%
Other White
9
4.09%
Total population: 220

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
109
55.61%
No qualifications
33
16.84%
Level 3 (A level)
20
10.2%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
17
8.67%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
15
7.65%
Total 16+ residents: 196

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
31
32.29%
Other social rented
30
31.25%
Owns with a mortgage
25
26.04%
Private landlord or letting agency
8
8.33%
Social rents from council
1
1.04%
Total households: 96

Property prices in Edgbaston

Median price£362,500
Price per sq ft£333
Sales (last 12 months)112
Typical range (middle 50%)£186K – £686K

Based on 112 recent sales, the median property price is £362,500 (about £333 per square foot) in Edgbaston area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £2,950,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Edgbaston over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached32£915,000£460
Semi-Detached10£730,000£344
Terraced16£450,750£369
Flats54£180,000£236

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Edgbaston

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Edgbaston.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£575,000£165,500£490,000£250,000
2017£625,000£185,000£472,720£283,500
2018£700,000£197,000£548,750£290,000
2019£762,500£200,000£480,000£265,000
2020£782,500£185,000£411,500£295,000
2021£840,000£200,000£780,250£330,000
2022£712,000£232,500£600,000£301,500
2023£967,500£199,000£745,000£345,000
2024£855,000£190,000£515,000£362,500
2025£975,000£189,000£750,000£395,000
2026£595,500£180,000£835,000£388,250
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Edgbaston.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Edgbaston.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£347£219£300£251
2017£358£247£347£282
2018£387£263£356£283
2019£359£271£344£300
2020£403£237£348£293
2021£433£252£324£263
2022£445£273£424£302
2023£432£251£359£318
2024£449£254£349£369
2025£455£244£344£355
2026£470£212£494£372
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Edgbaston.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Edgbaston in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 26 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B15 2EP.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B15 2EP
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
20 Nov 202549, Wellington Road, Birmingham, B15 2EPDetachedFreehold£2,950,000
24 Nov 20258, Warwick Crest, Birmingham, B15 2LHFlatsLeasehold£180,000
24 Jun 202520, Warwick Crest, Birmingham, B15 2LHFlatsLeasehold£140,000
24 Apr 202623, Greville Drive, Birmingham, B15 2UUTerracedLeasehold£470,000
14 Nov 2025107, Gough Road, Birmingham, B15 2JGDetachedFreehold£1,062,000

Schools

In the B15 2EP postcode area, located within Five Ways South & Calthorpe Park, there are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for B15 2EP
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miNot applicablePriory SchoolOther independent school

N/A

0.4 miNot applicableWest House SchoolOther independent school

N/A

0.4 miPrimaryOasis Academy WoodviewAcademy sponsor led

Requires improvement

Local amenities

5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B15 2EP

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for B15 2EP
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miThe Co-operative Food1-3 Templefield Square, Birmingham, B15 2LJWalking directions to The Co-operative Food
0.5 miSpar51-53 Bristol Road, Birmingham, B5 7TUWalking directions to Spar
0.5 miSir Harry's Off LicenceHollies Croft, Birmingham, B5 7QLWalking directions to Sir Harry's Off Licence
0.5 miMorrisons Daily15 Hollies Croft, Birmingham, B5 7QNWalking directions to Morrisons Daily
0.5 miTony's Food StoreStone Road, Birmingham, B15 2HGWalking directions to Tony's Food Store

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Birmingham district.

Band A£1,575
Band B£1,838
Band C£2,100
Band D£2,363
Band E£2,888
Band F£3,413
Band G£3,938
Band H£4,726

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for B15 2EP, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Deirdre Caroline Alden

Edgbaston - Elected 7 May 2026

Conservative

Matt Bennett

Edgbaston - Elected 7 May 2026

Conservative

Member of parliament

Preet Kaur Gill

Birmingham Edgbaston - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour and Co-operative Party

Geographic Information

RegionWest MidlandsUKG
DistrictBirminghamE08000025
Parliamentary ConstituencyBirmingham EdgbastonE14001092
WardEdgbastonE05011134
ParishBirmingham, unparished areaE43000250
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Five Ways South & Calthorpe ParkE02001900
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Birmingham 074DE01008997
Police ForceWest Midlands
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about B15 2EP

Is B15 2EP (Five Ways South & Calthorpe Park) safe?

The area around B15 2EP records about 69 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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, vehicle crime and burglary.

What is the average house price near B15 2EP?

The median sale price around B15 2EP in Five Ways South & Calthorpe Park is £362,500 (about £333 per square foot) based on 112 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near B15 2EP?

There are 20 schools close to B15 2EP, including Priory School, West House School and Oasis Academy Woodview (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to B15 2EP?

The closest station to B15 2EP is Five Ways, about 928 m away.

How deprived is the area around B15 2EP?

B15 2EP scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 16,867 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents B15 2EP (Five Ways South & Calthorpe Park) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Birmingham Edgbaston covering B15 2EP is Preet Kaur Gill (Labour and Co-operative Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Deirdre Caroline Alden (Conservative and Unionist Party) and Matt Bennett (Conservative and Unionist Party).