Postcode B17 8BL is located in a major urban area, within the North Edgbaston ward of Birmingham in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Rotton Park area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 161.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Rotton Park is £45,500 per year. The nearest station is Smethwick Rolfe Street located about 1.6 miles away. There are 10 primary and 5 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest small park is Ravenhurst Playing Fields.
Rotton Park has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,695 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 8% most deprived areas in England.
Rotton Park has a very high crime rate, with approximately 161.9 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 14.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 9.7% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Rotton Park is £45,500 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 64 ft away from B17 8BL.
Rotton Park near B17 8BL has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Smethwick Rolfe Street located about 1.6 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Ravenhurst Playing Fields | Small | Walking directions to Ravenhurst Playing Fields |
Based on 94 recent sales, the median property price is £220,000 in North Edgbaston area, with individual transactions ranging from £65,000 up to £875,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 11 | £390,000 |
| Flats | 19 | £142,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 24 | £370,000 |
| Terraced | 40 | £192,500 |
10 year median price trend in North Edgbaston
In the B17 8BL postcode area, located within Rotton Park, there are 10 primary and 5 secondary schools in close proximity.
13 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B17 8BL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Londis | Hagley Road, Sandwell, B66 4AU | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.2 mi | The Pop Shop 24/7 | Hagley Road, Sandwell, B66 4AX | Walking directions to The Pop Shop 24/7 |
| 0.2 mi | Dylan's 24/7 Off Licence & Convenience Store | Bearwood Road, Sandwell, B66 4BL | Walking directions to Dylan's 24/7 Off Licence & Convenience Store |
| 0.3 mi | Aldi | Bearwood Road, Sandwell, B66 4BH | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.3 mi | Londis | Sandon Road, Sandwell, B66 4AD | Walking directions to Londis |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.