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B16 9AF

Parker Street

North Edgbaston

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Overview

Postcode B16 9AF is located in a major urban area, within the North Edgbaston ward of Birmingham in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Edgbaston North area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 201.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 2.1× the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Edgbaston North is £53,437 per year. The nearest station is Edgbaston Village (West Midlands Metro), about 0.4 miles away. There are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Chamberlain Gardens.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
201
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
39.2%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

9/10

Edgbaston North has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,425 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 10% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Edgbaston North has a very high crime rate, with approximately 201.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

39.2%

Approximately 39.2% 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.

Income level

7/10

The average income per household in Edgbaston North is £53,437 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 274 ft away from B16 9AF.

Flood risk

No risk

Edgbaston North near B16 9AF has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Edgbaston Village (West Midlands Metro) located about 0.4 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for B16 9AF
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

Edgbaston Village (West Midlands Metro)

West Midlands Metro

Walking directions to Edgbaston Village (West Midlands Metro)
0.7 mi

Five Ways (West Midlands Metro)

West Midlands Metro

Walking directions to Five Ways (West Midlands Metro)
0.9 mi

Five Ways

N/A

Walking directions to Five Ways

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for B16 9AF
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miChamberlain GardensMediumWalking directions to Chamberlain Gardens
0.3 miOsler Street Play AreaSmallWalking directions to Osler Street Play Area

Area Profile

Population
377
Population density
7,725.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
87.77(+127%)
Vehicle crime
26.33(+304%)
Criminal damage and arson
23.2(+218%)
Other theft
15.05(+164%)
Burglary
15.05(+271%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
152
40.11%
African
54
14.25%
Caribbean
33
8.71%
Other White
25
6.6%
Other Asian
20
5.28%
Total population: 379

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
104
31.04%
Level 3 (A level)
82
24.48%
No qualifications
51
15.22%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
38
11.34%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
30
8.96%
Total 16+ residents: 335

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
66
38.6%
Social rents from council
56
32.75%
Owns outright
19
11.11%
Owns with a mortgage
12
7.02%
Other social rented
11
6.43%
Total households: 171

Property prices in North Edgbaston

Median price£251,000
Price per sq ft£223
Sales (last 12 months)81
Typical range (middle 50%)£165K – £365K

Based on 81 recent sales, the median property price is £251,000 (about £223 per square foot) in North Edgbaston area, with individual transactions ranging from £47,218 up to £712,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in North Edgbaston over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached7£384,000£330
Semi-Detached25£370,000£239
Terraced29£220,000£197
Flats20£133,000£207

10-year price trendmedian sale price in North Edgbaston

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in North Edgbaston.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£346,975£128,975£235,626£115,000
2017£299,995£140,000£244,500£131,000
2018£319,995£145,000£299,995£146,000
2019£415,000£140,000£300,000£140,000
2020£435,000£130,500£310,000£146,000
2021£418,750£146,250£310,000£150,500
2022£402,500£147,500£325,000£178,000
2023£450,000£152,500£358,750£193,750
2024£513,750£144,000£360,000£175,250
2025£507,500£142,000£362,500£200,000
2026£369,500£122,500£385,000£220,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in North Edgbaston.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in North Edgbaston.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£209£174£199£121
2017£269£215£237£152
2018£267£232£228£162
2019£252£219£208£155
2020£270£235£232£166
2021£299£214£240£178
2022£312£214£273£192
2023£320£232£260£214
2024£286£242£282£197
2025£306£232£260£214
2026£353£173£292£221
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in North Edgbaston.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for North Edgbaston in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 43 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B16 9AF.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B16 9AF
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
24 Apr 202664, Parker Street, Birmingham, B16 9AFTerracedFreehold£165,000
18 Mar 20258, Meyrick Walk, Birmingham, B16 9AJTerracedFreehold£240,000
30 Jun 202516, Bellis Street, Birmingham, B16 9AATerracedFreehold£113,870
07 Mar 202597, Stirling Road, Birmingham, B16 9BDTerracedFreehold£360,000
15 Aug 202534, Parker Street, Birmingham, B16 9AGTerracedFreehold£227,500

Schools

In the B16 9AF postcode area, located within Edgbaston North, there are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for B16 9AF
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimarySt George's Church of England Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.3 miPrimaryThe Oratory Roman Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Special Measures

0.3 miPrimaryThe Oratory Roman Catholic Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led

N/A

Local amenities

6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B16 9AF

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for B16 9AF
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miSelect XpressHagley Road, Birmingham, B16 9REWalking directions to Select Xpress
0.1 miOne StopHagley Road, Birmingham, B16 9RDWalking directions to One Stop
0.3 miLifestyle ExpressHuntly Road, Birmingham, B16 8JSWalking directions to Lifestyle Express
0.5 miChad NewsHawthorne Road, Birmingham, B15 3TQWalking directions to Chad News
0.5 miMorrisonsHagley Road, Birmingham, B16 8PEWalking directions to Morrisons

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Birmingham district.

Band A£1,575
Band B£1,838
Band C£2,100
Band D£2,363
Band E£2,888
Band F£3,413
Band G£3,938
Band H£4,726

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for B16 9AF, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Marcus Bernasconi

North Edgbaston - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Sarina Younas

North Edgbaston - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Preet Kaur Gill

Birmingham Edgbaston - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour and Co-operative Party

Geographic Information

RegionWest MidlandsUKG
DistrictBirminghamE08000025
Parliamentary ConstituencyBirmingham EdgbastonE14001092
WardNorth EdgbastonE05011157
ParishBirmingham, unparished areaE43000250
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Edgbaston NorthE02001890
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Birmingham 064BE01008987
Police ForceWest Midlands
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about B16 9AF

Is B16 9AF (Edgbaston North) safe?

The area around B16 9AF records about 201 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, shoplifting and vehicle crime.

What is the average house price near B16 9AF?

The median sale price around B16 9AF in Edgbaston North is £251,000 (about £223 per square foot) based on 81 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near B16 9AF?

There are 20 schools close to B16 9AF, including St George's Church of England Primary School (Good), The Oratory Roman Catholic Primary School (Special Measures) and The Oratory Roman Catholic Primary School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to B16 9AF?

The closest station to B16 9AF is Edgbaston Village (West Midlands Metro), about 647 m away, serving the West Midlands Metro line.

How deprived is the area around B16 9AF?

B16 9AF scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 3,425 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents B16 9AF (Edgbaston North) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Birmingham Edgbaston covering B16 9AF is Preet Kaur Gill (Labour and Co-operative Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Marcus Bernasconi (Labour Party) and Sarina Younas (Labour Party).