Postcode B16 9NJ is located in a major urban area, within the North Edgbaston area 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 median sale price in North Edgbaston is £310,000 (around £230 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £165,750 and £379,000. The nearest station is Five Ways, about 1.5 miles away. There are 8 primary and 6 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is St Augustine's Memorial Ground.
Edgbaston North has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,106 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 9% most deprived areas in England.
Edgbaston North has a high crime rate, with approximately 94.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 3.2% 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.
The average income per household in Edgbaston North is £53,437 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 201 ft away from B16 9NJ.
Edgbaston North near B16 9NJ 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 1.5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | St Augustine's Memorial Ground | Small | Walking directions to St Augustine's Memorial Ground |
Based on 86 recent sales, the median property price is £310,000 (about £230 per square foot) in North Edgbaston area, with individual transactions ranging from £47,218 up to £890,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 8 | £382,000 | £300 |
| Semi-Detached | 27 | £380,000 | £235 |
| Terraced | 31 | £227,500 | £220 |
| Flats | 20 | £141,500 | £207 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | £365,000 | £200,000 |
| 2026 | £367,500 | £136,000 | £378,000 | £295,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | £300 | £232 | £259 | £214 |
| 2026 | £353 | £210 | £264 | £223 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B16 9NJ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Mar 2026 | 17, Melville Hall, Holly Road, Birmingham, B16 9NJ | Flats | Leasehold | £47,218 | |
| 05 Jan 2026 | 18, Melville Hall, Holly Road, Birmingham, B16 9NJ | Flats | Leasehold | £136,000 | |
| 15 Sept 2025 | 11, Melville Hall, Holly Road, Birmingham, B16 9NJ | Flats | Leasehold | £240,000 | |
| 13 Jun 2025 | 3, Melville Hall, Holly Road, Birmingham, B16 9NJ | Flats | Leasehold | £175,000 | |
| 21 Aug 2025 | Flat 12, St Michael House, Melville Road, Birmingham, B16 9NF | Flats | Leasehold | £144,560 |
In the B16 9NJ postcode area, located within Edgbaston North, there are 8 primary and 6 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Not applicable | Norfolk House School | Other independent school | Unrated. | |
Norfolk House School ratingInspection information
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| 0.4 mi | Secondary | St Paul's School for Girls | Voluntary aided school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 9 May 2017. | |
St Paul's School for Girls ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 9 May 2017
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| 0.4 mi | Secondary | George Dixon Academy | Academy converter | Area360 rating. Inspected 17 Dec 2024. | |
George Dixon Academy ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 17 Dec 2024
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1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of B16 9NJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Express | Lordswood Road, Birmingham, B17 8DL | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
Annual council tax rates for Birmingham district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for B16 9NJ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Marcus Bernasconi
North Edgbaston - Elected 7 May 2026
Sarina Younas
North Edgbaston - Elected 7 May 2026
Preet Kaur Gill
Birmingham Edgbaston - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around B16 9NJ 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, vehicle crime and criminal damage and arson.
The median sale price around B16 9NJ in North Edgbaston is £310,000 (about £230 per square foot) based on 86 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 16 schools close to B16 9NJ, including Norfolk House School, St Paul's School for Girls (Outstanding) and George Dixon Academy (Requires improvement). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
B16 9NJ 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).
The Member of Parliament for Birmingham Edgbaston covering B16 9NJ 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).