Postcode B17 8HG 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 high crime levels, with around 76.2 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 1.1 miles away. There are 15 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest small park is Montague Road Open Space.
Rotton Park has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 11,582 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 35% most deprived areas in England.
Rotton Park has a high crime rate, with approximately 76.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 2.5% 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 8HG.
Rotton Park near B17 8HG 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 1.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Montague Road Open Space | Small | Walking directions to Montague Road Open Space |
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 8HG postcode area, located within Rotton Park, there are 15 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B17 8HG
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Premier- Warley Stores | Bearwood Road, Sandwell, B66 4DL | Walking directions to Premier- Warley Stores |
| 0.2 mi | U Mista Polish Supermarket | Bearwood Road, Sandwell, B66 4DP | Walking directions to U Mista Polish Supermarket |
| 0.2 mi | Best-one | Ridgeway, Birmingham, B17 8JS | Walking directions to Best-one |
| 0.2 mi | Polo Taste Mała Wioska | Bearwood Road, Sandwell, B66 4EX | Walking directions to Polo Taste Mała Wioska |
| 0.2 mi | International Food Store | Bearwood Road, Sandwell, B66 4EX | Walking directions to International Food Store |
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.