Postcode B16 9QY 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 high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 136.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.4× 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 13 primary and 5 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is St Augustine's Memorial Ground.
Edgbaston North has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,361 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 25% most deprived areas in England.
Edgbaston North has a very high crime rate, with approximately 136.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 4.0% 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.
The average income per household in Edgbaston North is £53,437 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near B16 9QY.
Edgbaston North near B16 9QY 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 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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 7 | £384,000 | £330 |
| Semi-Detached | 25 | £370,000 | £239 |
| Terraced | 29 | £220,000 | £197 |
| Flats | 20 | £133,000 | £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 | £362,500 | £200,000 |
| 2026 | £369,500 | £122,500 | £385,000 | £220,000 |
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 | £306 | £232 | £260 | £214 |
| 2026 | £353 | £173 | £292 | £221 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B16 9QY.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03 Jul 2025 | 29, Deblen Drive, Birmingham, B16 9QY | Terraced | Freehold | £180,000 | |
| 21 Aug 2025 | 391, Gillott Road, Birmingham, B16 9LL | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £430,000 | |
| 06 Jun 2025 | Flat 1, 16, Holly Road, Birmingham, B16 9NH | Flats | Leasehold | £170,000 | |
| 25 Feb 2025 | 25, Holly Road, Birmingham, B16 9NH | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £400,000 | |
| 16 Jan 2026 | 40, Melville Road, Birmingham, B16 9JR | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £585,000 |
In the B16 9QY postcode area, located within Edgbaston North, there are 13 primary and 5 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B16 9QY
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 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 9QY, 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 9QY records about 136 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.
The median sale price around B16 9QY in Edgbaston North is £251,000 (about £223 per square foot) based on 81 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 19 schools close to B16 9QY, including George Dixon Academy (Requires improvement), St Paul's School for Girls (Outstanding) and George Dixon Primary. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
B16 9QY scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 8,361 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 9QY 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).