Postcode B16 8EL is located in a major urban area, within the Ladywood ward of Birmingham in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Five Ways North area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 160.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Five Ways North is £39,300 per year. The nearest station is Five Ways located about 0.6 miles away. There are 8 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, closest large park is Ryland Street Park.
Five Ways North has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 765 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 2% most deprived areas in England.
Five Ways North has a very high crime rate, with approximately 160.8 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 87.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 40.0% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Five Ways North is £39,300 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near B16 8EL.
Five Ways North near B16 8EL has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Five Ways located about 0.6 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | Five Ways | N/A | Walking directions to Five Ways |
| 0.9 mi | Jewellery Quarter | N/A | Walking directions to Jewellery Quarter |
| 1 mi | Birmingham New Street | N/A | Walking directions to Birmingham New Street |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Ryland Street Park | Large | Walking directions to Ryland Street Park |
| 0.3 mi | Chamberlain Gardens | Medium | Walking directions to Chamberlain Gardens |
| 0.4 mi | Osler Street Play Area | Small | Walking directions to Osler Street Play Area |
Based on 217 recent sales, the median property price is £209,995 in Ladywood area, with individual transactions ranging from £68,000 up to £680,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 2 | £303,750 |
| Flats | 191 | £200,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 5 | £290,000 |
| Terraced | 19 | £390,000 |
10 year median price trend in Ladywood
In the B16 8EL postcode area, located within Five Ways North, there are 8 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
13 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B16 8EL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Lifestyle Express | 194 St Vincent Street West, Birmingham, B16 8RP | Walking directions to Lifestyle Express |
| 0.1 mi | Nisa Local | 204,206 St Vincent Street West, Birmingham, B16 8RP | Walking directions to Nisa Local |
| 0.2 mi | Monument News Life Style Express | Kilby Avenue, Birmingham, B16 8EN | Walking directions to Monument News Life Style Express |
| 0.2 mi | Londis | Browning Street, Birmingham, B16 8GZ | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.3 mi | The Wine Trail | Sheepcote Street, Birmingham, B16 8JZ | Walking directions to The Wine Trail |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.