Postcode B16 8WF 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 251.3 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 located about 0.4 miles away. There are 8 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 very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,197 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 7% most deprived areas in England.
Five Ways North has a very high crime rate, with approximately 251.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 4.6% 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 8WF.
Five Ways North near B16 8WF 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 0.4 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Five Ways | N/A | Walking directions to Five Ways |
| 0.6 mi | Birmingham New Street | N/A | Walking directions to Birmingham New Street |
| 0.8 mi | Birmingham Snow Hill | N/A | Walking directions to Birmingham Snow Hill |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Ryland Street Park | Large | Walking directions to Ryland Street Park |
| 0.4 mi | Sunset Park | Small | Walking directions to Sunset Park |
| 0.4 mi | City Centre Gardens | Small | Walking directions to City Centre Gardens |
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 8WF postcode area, located within Five Ways North, there are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B16 8WF
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Sainsbury's Local | Broad Street, Birmingham, B1 2HT | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.1 mi | Spar | 1a Brindley Place, Birmingham, B1 2JB | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.1 mi | The Wine Trail | Sheepcote Street, Birmingham, B16 8JZ | Walking directions to The Wine Trail |
| 0.2 mi | Costcutter | 26 Ryland Street, Birmingham, B16 8FW | Walking directions to Costcutter |
| 0.2 mi | Londis | Browning Street, Birmingham, B16 8GZ | Walking directions to Londis |
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: 16/01/2026.