Postcode B15 2WB 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 322.0 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Metchley is £40,000 per year. The nearest station is University (Birmingham) located about 0.2 miles away. There are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest large park is Grove 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 322.0 reported incidents per 1,000 residents 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 of residents in Metchley is £40,000 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near B15 2WB.
Metchley near B15 2WB has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
Based on 100 recent sales, the median property price is £273,500 in Edgbaston area, with individual transactions ranging from £45,500 up to £2,050,000.
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 20 | £955,000 |
| Flats | 61 | £200,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 5 | £862,500 |
| Terraced | 14 | £352,500 |
10 years price trend in Edgbaston
In the B15 2WB postcode area, located within Metchley, there are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.