Postcode B16 8LB 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 156.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.6× the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Five Ways North is £47,303 per year. The nearest station is Edgbaston Village (West Midlands Metro), about 0.1 miles away. There are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is Ryland Street Park.
Five Ways North has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,325 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 4% most deprived areas in England.
Five Ways North has a very high crime rate, with approximately 156.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 36.9% 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.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 94 ft away from B16 8LB.
Five Ways North near B16 8LB has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Edgbaston Village (West Midlands Metro) located about 0.1 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Edgbaston Village (West Midlands Metro) | West Midlands Metro | Walking directions to Edgbaston Village (West Midlands Metro) |
| 0.5 mi | Five Ways (West Midlands Metro) | West Midlands Metro | Walking directions to Five Ways (West Midlands Metro) |
| 0.5 mi | Five Ways | N/A | Walking directions to Five Ways |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Ryland Street Park | Large | Walking directions to Ryland Street Park |
| 0.2 mi | Chamberlain Gardens | Medium | Walking directions to Chamberlain Gardens |
| 0.5 mi | Osler Street Play Area | Small | Walking directions to Osler Street Play Area |
Based on 143 recent sales, the median property price is £192,500 (about £279 per square foot) in Ladywood area, with individual transactions ranging from £15,800 up to £680,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 6 | £310,000 | £352 |
| Terraced | 26 | £275,500 | £275 |
| Detached | 1 | £237,500 | £306 |
| Flats | 110 | £167,400 | £272 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £240,000 | £165,000 | £175,000 | £173,750 |
| 2017 | £202,500 | £179,950 | £190,000 | £161,000 |
| 2018 | £267,500 | £194,000 | £190,000 | £177,500 |
| 2019 | £235,000 | £202,000 | £225,000 | £295,000 |
| 2020 | £290,000 | £221,086 | £156,500 | £379,000 |
| 2021 | £335,000 | £226,476 | £289,950 | £368,000 |
| 2022 | £315,000 | £194,000 | £235,000 | £250,000 |
| 2023 | — | £205,000 | £187,000 | £325,000 |
| 2024 | £275,000 | £202,500 | £280,000 | £310,500 |
| 2025 | £303,750 | £200,000 | £305,000 | £382,500 |
| 2026 | — | £142,500 | £237,500 | £241,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £201 | £270 | £211 | £189 |
| 2017 | £326 | £307 | £226 | £172 |
| 2018 | £278 | £338 | £213 | £196 |
| 2019 | £233 | £348 | £243 | £269 |
| 2020 | £271 | £399 | £205 | £255 |
| 2021 | £266 | £400 | £274 | £270 |
| 2022 | £395 | £315 | £266 | £259 |
| 2023 | — | £305 | £354 | £292 |
| 2024 | £206 | £317 | £326 | £312 |
| 2025 | £306 | £310 | £349 | £291 |
| 2026 | — | £253 | £350 | £231 |
There were 19 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B16 8LB.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Feb 2026 | 69, Duchess Road, Birmingham, B16 8JD | Terraced | Freehold | £260,000 | |
| 03 Mar 2025 | 57, Duchess Road, Birmingham, B16 8JD | Flats | Leasehold | £70,000 | |
| 04 Mar 2026 | Apartment 19, St James Court, 5B, Highfield Road, Birmingham, B15 3EE | Flats | Leasehold | £300,000 | |
| 26 Feb 2025 | Flat 4, Dixon House, Huntly Road, Birmingham, B16 8JP | Flats | Leasehold | £70,000 | |
| 13 May 2025 | Flat 21, Bradbeer House, Francis Road, Birmingham, B16 8JE | Flats | Leasehold | £107,000 |
In the B16 8LB postcode area, located within Five Ways North, there are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B16 8LB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Lifestyle Express | Huntly Road, Birmingham, B16 8JS | Walking directions to Lifestyle Express |
| 0.2 mi | Morrisons | Hagley Road, Birmingham, B16 8PE | Walking directions to Morrisons |
| 0.3 mi | One Stop | Hagley Road, Birmingham, B16 9RD | Walking directions to One Stop |
| 0.3 mi | Select Xpress | Hagley Road, Birmingham, B16 9RE | Walking directions to Select Xpress |
| 0.4 mi | Nisa Local | 204,206 St Vincent Street West, Birmingham, B16 8RP | Walking directions to Nisa Local |
Annual council tax rates for Birmingham district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for B16 8LB, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Raheem Humphreys
Ladywood - Elected 7 May 2026
Siobhan Bridget Harper-Nunes
Ladywood - Elected 7 May 2026
Shabana Mahmood
Birmingham Ladywood - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around B16 8LB records about 156 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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, vehicle crime and other theft.
The median sale price around B16 8LB in Five Ways North is £192,500 (about £279 per square foot) based on 143 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to B16 8LB, including St George's Church of England Primary School (Good), Mander Portman Woodward Independent College and Hopwood Hall School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to B16 8LB is Edgbaston Village (West Midlands Metro), about 152 m away, serving the West Midlands Metro line.
B16 8LB scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,325 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Birmingham Ladywood covering B16 8LB is Shabana Mahmood (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Raheem Humphreys (Green Party) and Siobhan Bridget Harper-Nunes (Green Party).