Postcode B16 8FQ 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 moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 97.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Five Ways North is £47,303 per year. The nearest station is Five Ways (West Midlands Metro) located about 0.2 miles away. There are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 5 parks nearby, closest large park is Ryland Street Park.
Five Ways North has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 10,899 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 33% most deprived areas in England.
Five Ways North has a high crime rate, with approximately 97.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 2.4% 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 per household in Five Ways North is £47,303 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near B16 8FQ.
Five Ways North near B16 8FQ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Five Ways (West Midlands Metro) located about 0.2 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Five Ways (West Midlands Metro) | West Midlands Metro | Walking directions to Five Ways (West Midlands Metro) |
| 0.3 mi | Brindleyplace (West Midlands Metro) | West Midlands Metro | Walking directions to Brindleyplace (West Midlands Metro) |
| 0.4 mi | Edgbaston Village (West Midlands Metro) | West Midlands Metro | Walking directions to Edgbaston Village (West Midlands Metro) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Ryland Street Park | Large | Walking directions to Ryland Street Park |
| 0.4 mi | Chamberlain Gardens | Medium | Walking directions to Chamberlain Gardens |
| 0.5 mi | City Centre Gardens | Small | Walking directions to City Centre Gardens |
Based on 156 recent sales, the median property price is £200,000 in Ladywood area, with individual transactions ranging from £40,000 up to £680,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 7 | £305,000 |
| Flats | 127 | £180,000 |
| Terraced | 20 | £322,500 |
| Detached | 2 | £303,750 |
10 year median price trend in Ladywood
In the B16 8FQ postcode area, located within Five Ways North, there are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
13 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B16 8FQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Costcutter | 26 Ryland Street, Birmingham, B16 8FW | Walking directions to Costcutter |
| 0.1 mi | Londis | Browning Street, Birmingham, B16 8GZ | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.1 mi | The Wine Trail | Sheepcote Street, Birmingham, B16 8JZ | Walking directions to The Wine Trail |
| 0.2 mi | Spar | 1a Brindley Place, Birmingham, B1 2JB | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.2 mi | Lifestyle Express | 194 St Vincent Street West, Birmingham, B16 8RP | Walking directions to Lifestyle Express |
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: 16/05/2026.