Postcode B16 8SY 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. The average income per household in Five Ways North is £47,303 per year. The nearest station is Five Ways located about 0.6 miles away. There are 7 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 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 156.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 87.2% 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 36 ft away from B16 8SY.
Five Ways North near B16 8SY 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 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | Five Ways | N/A | Walking directions to Five Ways |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Ryland Street Park | Large | Walking directions to Ryland Street Park |
| 0.1 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 173 recent sales, the median property price is £210,000 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 2 | £303,750 |
| Flats | 149 | £200,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 5 | £290,000 |
| Terraced | 17 | £390,000 |
10 year median price trend in Ladywood
In the B16 8SY postcode area, located within Five Ways North, there are 7 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
12 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B16 8SY
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Nisa Local | 204,206 St Vincent Street West, Birmingham, B16 8RP | Walking directions to Nisa Local |
| 0.1 mi | Lifestyle Express | Huntly Road, Birmingham, B16 8JS | Walking directions to Lifestyle Express |
| 0.2 mi | Lifestyle Express | 194 St Vincent Street West, Birmingham, B16 8RP | Walking directions to Lifestyle Express |
| 0.3 mi | Londis | Browning Street, Birmingham, B16 8GZ | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.3 mi | Costcutter | 26 Ryland Street, Birmingham, B16 8FW | Walking directions to Costcutter |
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: 01/01/2026.