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B16 9NG

Melville Road

North Edgbaston

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Overview

Postcode B16 9NG 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 high crime levels, with around 94.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with 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 Five Ways, about 1.5 miles away. There are 11 primary and 6 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is St Augustine's Memorial Ground.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
95
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
22.9%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

10/10

Edgbaston North has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,106 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 9% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Edgbaston North has a high crime rate, with approximately 94.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

22.9%

Approximately 22.9% 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.

Income level

7/10

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

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 317 ft away from B16 9NG.

Flood risk

No risk

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

Transport

The nearest station is Five Ways located about 1.5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for B16 9NG
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.1 miSt Augustine's Memorial GroundSmallWalking directions to St Augustine's Memorial Ground

Area Profile

Population
246
Population density
8,754.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
33.67(-13%)
Vehicle crime
27.17(+317%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.86(+22%)
Burglary
7.68(+89%)
Anti-social behaviour
5.32(-51%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
125
51.87%
Indian
25
10.37%
Other White
20
8.3%
African
15
6.22%
Caribbean
10
4.15%
Total population: 241

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
122
52.59%
No qualifications
38
16.38%
Level 3 (A level)
21
9.05%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
20
8.62%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
15
6.47%
Total 16+ residents: 232

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
52
37.14%
Owns with a mortgage
28
20%
Owns outright
24
17.14%
Social rents from council
21
15%
Other social rented
11
7.86%
Total households: 140

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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B16 9NG.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B16 9NG
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
08 Aug 2025Flat 16, St Helier House, Melville Road, Birmingham, B16 9NGFlatsLeasehold£154,000
27 Mar 2026Flat 24, St Lawrence House, Melville Road, Birmingham, B16 9NQFlatsLeasehold£125,000
05 Dec 2025Flat 23, St. Dennis House, Melville Road, Birmingham, B16 9NEFlatsLeasehold£140,000
21 Aug 2025Flat 12, St Michael House, Melville Road, Birmingham, B16 9NFFlatsLeasehold£144,560
27 Mar 202617, Melville Hall, Holly Road, Birmingham, B16 9NJFlatsLeasehold£47,218

Schools

In the B16 9NG postcode area, located within Edgbaston North, there are 11 primary and 6 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for B16 9NG
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miNot applicableNorfolk House SchoolOther independent school

N/A

0.4 miSecondarySt Paul's School for GirlsVoluntary aided school

Outstanding

0.4 miSecondaryGeorge Dixon AcademyAcademy converter

Requires improvement

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B16 9NG

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for B16 9NG
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.4 miTesco ExpressLordswood Road, Birmingham, B17 8DLWalking directions to Tesco Express

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 9NG, 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 064DE01008989
Police ForceWest Midlands
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about B16 9NG

Is B16 9NG (Edgbaston North) safe?

The area around B16 9NG records about 95 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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 9NG?

The median sale price around B16 9NG 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 9NG?

There are 20 schools close to B16 9NG, including Norfolk House School, St Paul's School for Girls (Outstanding) and George Dixon Academy (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around B16 9NG?

B16 9NG scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 3,106 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for Birmingham Edgbaston covering B16 9NG 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).