Postcode B17 8DR 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 143.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Rotton Park is £49,962 per year. The nearest station is Smethwick Rolfe Street located about 1.6 miles away. There are 11 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 143.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population 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 per household in Rotton Park is £49,962 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 166 ft away from B17 8DR.
Rotton Park near B17 8DR 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 91 recent sales, the median property price is £221,000 in North Edgbaston area, with individual transactions ranging from £65,000 up to £780,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 10 | £490,000 |
| Flats | 20 | £155,750 |
| Semi-Detached | 22 | £365,000 |
| Terraced | 39 | £195,000 |
10 year median price trend in North Edgbaston
In the B17 8DR postcode area, located within Rotton Park, there are 11 primary and 5 secondary schools in close proximity.
13 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B17 8DR
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | Lordswood Road, Birmingham, B17 8DL | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.3 mi | Londis | Hagley Road, Sandwell, B66 4AU | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.3 mi | The Pop Shop 24/7 | Hagley Road, Sandwell, B66 4AX | Walking directions to The Pop Shop 24/7 |
| 0.3 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 | Londis | Sandon Road, Sandwell, B66 4AD | Walking directions to Londis |
Annual council tax rates for Birmingham district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.