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B17 8DS

North Edgbaston

Birmingham

England / West Midlands / Birmingham / Rotton Park / North Edgbaston / B17 8DS

Overview

Postcode B17 8DS 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 158.3 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 1.5 miles away. There are 11 primary and 5 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
158
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
14.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

10/10

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.

Crime level

9/10

Rotton Park has a very high crime rate, with approximately 158.3 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.

Social housing

14.8%

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.

Income level

7/10

The average income of residents in Rotton Park is £45,500 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 38 ft away from B17 8DS.

Flood risk

No risk

Rotton Park near B17 8DS has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Smethwick Rolfe Street located about 1.5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Property prices in North Edgbaston

Based on 98 recent sales, the median property price is £235,000 in North Edgbaston area, with individual transactions ranging from £65,000 up to £885,000.

By property type (last year):
TypeSalesMedian
Detached12£592,500
Flats14£135,000
Semi-Detached25£357,000
Terraced47£180,000

10 years price trend in North Edgbaston

Schools

In the B17 8DS postcode area, located within Rotton Park, there are 11 primary and 5 secondary schools in close proximity.

DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miSecondaryLordswood Boys' SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.3 miPrimaryGeorge Dixon Primary SchoolCommunity school

Requires improvement

0.3 miPrimaryGeorge Dixon PrimaryAcademy sponsor led

N/A

Local amenities

DistanceNameAddress
0.2 miLondisHagley Road, Sandwell, B66 4AU
0.2 miThe Pop Shop 24/7Hagley Road, Sandwell, B66 4AX
0.2 miDylan's 24/7 Off Licence & Convenience StoreBearwood Road, Sandwell, B66 4BL
0.2 miLondisSandon Road, Sandwell, B66 4AD
0.2 miAldiBearwood Road, Sandwell, B66 4BH

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.