Postcode B15 2FG is located in a major urban area, within the Edgbaston ward of Birmingham in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Metchley area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 291.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Metchley is £48,025 per year. The nearest station is University (Birmingham) located about 0.3 miles away. There are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, closest large park is Selly Oak Park.
Metchley has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,851 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 27% most deprived areas in England.
Metchley has a very high crime rate, with approximately 291.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 43.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 30.9% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Metchley is £48,025 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 314 ft away from B15 2FG.
Metchley near B15 2FG has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is University (Birmingham) located about 0.3 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | University (Birmingham) | N/A | Walking directions to University (Birmingham) |
| 0.6 mi | Selly Oak | N/A | Walking directions to Selly Oak |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Selly Oak Park | Large | Walking directions to Selly Oak Park |
| 0.5 mi | Grove Park | Large | Walking directions to Grove Park |
| 0.4 mi | Goodmans Yard | Small | Walking directions to Goodmans Yard |
Based on 92 recent sales, the median property price is £277,500 in Edgbaston area, with individual transactions ranging from £45,500 up to £1,635,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 16 | £783,750 |
| Flats | 57 | £200,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 9 | £810,000 |
| Terraced | 10 | £402,500 |
10 year median price trend in Edgbaston
In the B15 2FG postcode area, located within Metchley, there are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
13 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B15 2FG
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | International Market Place | Birmingham, B17 0DA | Walking directions to International Market Place |
| 0.2 mi | GKR Convenience Store | Elford Road, Birmingham, B17 0PA | Walking directions to GKR Convenience Store |
| 0.3 mi | M&S Foodhall | 2-3 Aston Webb Boulevard, Birmingham, B29 6SQ | Walking directions to M&S Foodhall |
| 0.4 mi | Tesco Express | 576-588 Bristol Road, Birmingham, B29 6BE | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.4 mi | Aldi | 637 Bristol Road, Birmingham, B29 6AE | Walking directions to Aldi |
Annual council tax rates for Birmingham district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/01/2026.