Postcode B17 8HD 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 high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 62.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 36% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Rotton Park is £49,962 per year. The nearest station is Smethwick Rolfe Street, about 1.3 miles away. There are 13 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area.
Rotton Park has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,207 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 25% most deprived areas in England.
Rotton Park has an average crime rate, with approximately 62.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 1.9% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near B17 8HD.
Rotton Park near B17 8HD 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 1.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
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 B17 8HD.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 May 2026 | 44, Willow Avenue, Birmingham, B17 8HD | Terraced | Freehold | £365,000 | |
| 24 Apr 2026 | 52, Willow Avenue, Birmingham, B17 8HD | Detached | Freehold | £360,000 | |
| 20 Nov 2025 | 16, Willow Avenue, Birmingham, B17 8HD | Terraced | Freehold | £285,000 | |
| 17 Oct 2025 | 40, Willow Avenue, Birmingham, B17 8HD | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £311,000 | |
| 26 Jun 2025 | Flat 6, Willow Court, Willow Avenue, Birmingham, B17 8HB | Flats | Leasehold | £130,000 |
In the B17 8HD postcode area, located within Rotton Park, there are 13 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B17 8HD
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Londis | Sandon Road, Sandwell, B66 4AD | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.1 mi | International Supermarket Bearwood | Bearwood Road, Sandwell, B66 4DH | Walking directions to International Supermarket Bearwood |
| 0.1 mi | Midlands Mini Market | Bearwood Road, Sandwell, B66 4BE | Walking directions to Midlands Mini Market |
| 0.1 mi | Taas Express | Bearwood Road, Sandwell, B66 4DF | Walking directions to Taas Express |
| 0.1 mi | Simply Local | Three Shires Oak Road, Sandwell, B67 5BT | Walking directions to Simply Local |
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 B17 8HD, 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 B17 8HD records about 62 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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, vehicle crime and anti-social behaviour.
The median sale price around B17 8HD in Rotton Park is £251,000 (about £223 per square foot) based on 81 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 17 schools close to B17 8HD, including Bearwood Primary School (Good), Lordswood Boys' School (Good) and St Gregory's Catholic Primary School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
B17 8HD scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 8,207 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 B17 8HD 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).