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B15 3EE

Highfield Road

Edgbaston

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Overview

Postcode B15 3EE is located in a major urban area, within the Edgbaston ward of Birmingham in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Edgbaston North area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 129 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.3× the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Edgbaston North is £53,437 per year. The nearest station is Edgbaston Village (West Midlands Metro), about 0.2 miles away. There are 6 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is Ryland Street Park.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
129
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
16.9%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

8/10

Edgbaston North has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,290 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 25% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Edgbaston North has a very high crime rate, with approximately 129 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

16.9%

Approximately 16.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 16.2% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

7/10

The average income per household in Edgbaston North is £53,437 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 159 ft away from B15 3EE.

Flood risk

No risk

Edgbaston North near B15 3EE has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Edgbaston Village (West Midlands Metro) located about 0.2 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for B15 3EE
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

Edgbaston Village (West Midlands Metro)

West Midlands Metro

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

Five Ways (West Midlands Metro)

West Midlands Metro

Walking directions to Five Ways (West Midlands Metro)
0.6 mi

Five Ways

N/A

Walking directions to Five Ways

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for B15 3EE
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miRyland Street ParkLargeWalking directions to Ryland Street Park
0.3 miChamberlain GardensMediumWalking directions to Chamberlain Gardens
0.5 miOsler Street Play AreaSmallWalking directions to Osler Street Play Area

Area Profile

Population
356
Population density
4,239.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
49.11(+27%)
Vehicle crime
20.22(+211%)
Criminal damage and arson
15.41(+111%)
Other theft
10.11(+78%)
Anti-social behaviour
9.63(-11%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
115
32.39%
Other White
44
12.39%
African
43
12.11%
Indian
42
11.83%
Pakistani
24
6.76%
Total population: 355

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
193
58.48%
Level 3 (A level)
59
17.88%
No qualifications
31
9.39%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
21
6.36%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
14
4.24%
Total 16+ residents: 330

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
74
44.58%
Owns with a mortgage
35
21.08%
Owns outright
25
15.06%
Other social rented
24
14.46%
Social rents from council
4
2.41%
Total households: 166

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 25 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B15 3EE.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B15 3EE
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
04 Mar 2026Apartment 19, St James Court, 5B, Highfield Road, Birmingham, B15 3EEFlatsLeasehold£300,000
23 Sept 2025Apartment 19, Bloomsbury House, 7, Highfield Road, Birmingham, B15 3EHFlatsLeasehold£215,000
04 Jul 2025Apartment 27, Bloomsbury House, 7, Highfield Road, Birmingham, B15 3EHFlatsLeasehold£160,000
28 Feb 2025Apartment 17, Bloomsbury House, 7, Highfield Road, Birmingham, B15 3EHFlatsLeasehold£285,000
16 Jul 20252, Highfield Mews, 5D, Highfield Road, Birmingham, B15 3EGTerracedLeasehold£565,000

Schools

In the B15 3EE postcode area, located within Edgbaston North, there are 6 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for B15 3EE
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimarySt George's Church of England Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.2 miNot applicableHopwood Hall SchoolOther independent special school

N/A

0.3 miNot applicableMander Portman Woodward Independent CollegeOther independent school

N/A

Local amenities

8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B15 3EE

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for B15 3EE
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miOne StopHagley Road, Birmingham, B16 9RDWalking directions to One Stop
0.2 miLifestyle ExpressHuntly Road, Birmingham, B16 8JSWalking directions to Lifestyle Express
0.2 miSelect XpressHagley Road, Birmingham, B16 9REWalking directions to Select Xpress
0.2 miMorrisonsHagley Road, Birmingham, B16 8PEWalking directions to Morrisons
0.4 miChad NewsHawthorne Road, Birmingham, B15 3TQWalking directions to Chad News

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 3EE, 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)Edgbaston NorthE02001890
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Birmingham 064CE01008988
Police ForceWest Midlands
Postcode Introduced2012-10-01

Frequently asked questions about B15 3EE

Is B15 3EE (Edgbaston North) safe?

The area around B15 3EE records about 129 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, shoplifting and vehicle crime.

What is the average house price near B15 3EE?

The median sale price around B15 3EE in Edgbaston North is £362,500 (about £333 per square foot) based on 112 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near B15 3EE?

There are 20 schools close to B15 3EE, including St George's Church of England Primary School (Good), Hopwood Hall School and Mander Portman Woodward Independent College. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to B15 3EE?

The closest station to B15 3EE is Edgbaston Village (West Midlands Metro), about 297 m away, serving the West Midlands Metro line.

How deprived is the area around B15 3EE?

B15 3EE scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 8,290 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents B15 3EE (Edgbaston North) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Birmingham Edgbaston covering B15 3EE 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).