Postcode B16 8WE 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 148.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Edgbaston North is £45,900 per year. The nearest station is Five Ways located about 0.8 miles away. There are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest medium park is Chamberlain Gardens.
Edgbaston North has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,238 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 25% most deprived areas in England.
Edgbaston North has a very high crime rate, with approximately 148.3 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
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.
The average income of residents in Edgbaston North is £45,900 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 93 ft away from B16 8WE.
Edgbaston North near B16 8WE 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 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 mi | Five Ways | N/A | Walking directions to Five Ways |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 105 recent sales, the median property price is £275,000 in Edgbaston area, with individual transactions ranging from £45,500 up to £2,050,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 22 | £861,250 |
| Flats | 63 | £199,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 9 | £810,000 |
| Terraced | 11 | £445,000 |
10 year median price trend in Edgbaston
In the B16 8WE postcode area, located within Edgbaston North, there are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B16 8WE
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Safebury's | Hagley Road, Birmingham, B16 9RD | Walking directions to Safebury's |
| 0.1 mi | Select Xpress | Birmingham, B16 9RE | Walking directions to Select Xpress |
| 0.3 mi | Lifestyle Express | Huntly Road, Birmingham, B16 8JS | Walking directions to Lifestyle Express |
| 0.4 mi | Chad News | Hawthorne Road, Birmingham, B15 3TQ | Walking directions to Chad News |
| 0.4 mi | Morrisons | Hagley Road, Birmingham, B16 8PE | Walking directions to Morrisons |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.