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B16 9NX

Edgbaston

Birmingham

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Detailed insights for B16 9NX

Overview

Postcode B16 9NX 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 average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 82.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 15% below 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 0.6 miles away. There are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Chamberlain Gardens.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
82
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
0%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

5/10

Edgbaston North has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 19,681 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 40% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Edgbaston North has a high crime rate, with approximately 82.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0%

Approximately 0.0% 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

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 136 ft away from B16 9NX.

Flood risk

No risk

Edgbaston North near B16 9NX 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 0.6 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for B16 9NX
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.6 mi

Edgbaston Village (West Midlands Metro)

West Midlands Metro

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

Five Ways (West Midlands Metro)

West Midlands Metro

Walking directions to Five Ways (West Midlands Metro)

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for B16 9NX
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miChamberlain GardensMediumWalking directions to Chamberlain Gardens
0.5 miOsler Street Play AreaSmallWalking directions to Osler Street Play Area
0.4 miSt Augustine's Memorial GroundSmallWalking directions to St Augustine's Memorial Ground

Area Profile

Population
466
Population density
4,926 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
34.02(-12%)
Vehicle crime
17.54(+169%)
Burglary
14.89(+267%)
Shoplifting
7.97(-8%)
Anti-social behaviour
4.78(-56%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

African
109
23.34%
Indian
65
13.92%
Pakistani
63
13.49%
British
46
9.85%
Arab
46
9.85%
Total population: 467

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
83
29.75%
Level 4+ (Degree)
78
27.96%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
35
12.54%
Level 3 (A level)
32
11.47%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
28
10.04%
Total 16+ residents: 279

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
24
47.06%
Owns with a mortgage
19
37.25%
Private landlord or letting agency
8
15.69%
Total households: 51

Property prices in Edgbaston

Median price£362,500
Price per sq ft£333
Sales (last 12 months)112
Typical range (middle 50%)£186K – £686K

Based on 112 recent sales, the median property price is £362,500 (about £333 per square foot) in Edgbaston area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £2,950,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Edgbaston over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached32£915,000£460
Semi-Detached10£730,000£344
Terraced16£450,750£369
Flats54£180,000£236

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Edgbaston

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Edgbaston.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£575,000£165,500£490,000£250,000
2017£625,000£185,000£472,720£283,500
2018£700,000£197,000£548,750£290,000
2019£762,500£200,000£480,000£265,000
2020£782,500£185,000£411,500£295,000
2021£840,000£200,000£780,250£330,000
2022£712,000£232,500£600,000£301,500
2023£967,500£199,000£745,000£345,000
2024£855,000£190,000£515,000£362,500
2025£975,000£189,000£750,000£395,000
2026£595,500£180,000£835,000£388,250
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Edgbaston.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Edgbaston.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£347£219£300£251
2017£358£247£347£282
2018£387£263£356£283
2019£359£271£344£300
2020£403£237£348£293
2021£433£252£324£263
2022£445£273£424£302
2023£432£251£359£318
2024£449£254£349£369
2025£455£244£344£355
2026£470£212£494£372
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Edgbaston.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B16 9NX.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B16 9NX
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
04 Mar 202617, Heaton Drive, Birmingham, B15 3LWDetachedFreehold£900,000
03 Oct 20253, Heaton Drive, Birmingham, B15 3LWDetachedFreehold£867,500
14 Oct 20259, Portland Road, Birmingham, B16 9HNDetachedFreehold£1,000,000
28 Nov 2025Flat 5, Griffin House, 231, Hagley Road, Birmingham, B16 9RRFlatsLeasehold£120,000
05 Jun 20265, Wyndham Road, Birmingham, B16 9RJTerracedFreehold£220,000

Schools

In the B16 9NX postcode area, located within Edgbaston North, there are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

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

N/A

0.3 miSecondarySt Paul's School for GirlsVoluntary aided school

Outstanding

0.4 miPrimarySt George's Church of England Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led

Good

Local amenities

4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B16 9NX

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for B16 9NX
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miSelect XpressHagley Road, Birmingham, B16 9REWalking directions to Select Xpress
0.2 miOne StopHagley Road, Birmingham, B16 9RDWalking directions to One Stop
0.3 miChad NewsHawthorne Road, Birmingham, B15 3TQWalking directions to Chad News
0.5 miLifestyle ExpressHuntly Road, Birmingham, B16 8JSWalking directions to Lifestyle 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 9NX, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Deirdre Caroline Alden

Edgbaston - Elected 7 May 2026

Conservative

Matt Bennett

Edgbaston - Elected 7 May 2026

Conservative

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
WardEdgbastonE05011134
ParishBirmingham, unparished areaE43000250
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Edgbaston NorthE02001890
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Birmingham 064FE01008991
Police ForceWest Midlands
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about B16 9NX

Is B16 9NX (Edgbaston North) safe?

The area around B16 9NX records about 82 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 9NX?

The median sale price around B16 9NX in Edgbaston North is £362,500 (about £333 per square foot) based on 112 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near B16 9NX?

There are 20 schools close to B16 9NX, including Norfolk House School, St Paul's School for Girls (Outstanding) and St George's Church of England Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to B16 9NX?

The closest station to B16 9NX is Edgbaston Village (West Midlands Metro), about 899 m away, serving the West Midlands Metro line.

How deprived is the area around B16 9NX?

B16 9NX scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 19,681 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for Birmingham Edgbaston covering B16 9NX is Preet Kaur Gill (Labour and Co-operative Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Deirdre Caroline Alden (Conservative and Unionist Party) and Matt Bennett (Conservative and Unionist Party).