Postcode B17 8LS is located in a major urban area, within the North Edgbaston area 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 72.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 25% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Rotton Park is £49,962 per year. The median sale price in North Edgbaston is £310,000 (around £230 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £165,750 and £379,000. The nearest station is Smethwick Rolfe Street, about 1.4 miles away. There are 11 primary and 5 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Montague Road Open Space.
Rotton Park has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,539 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 29% most deprived areas in England.
Rotton Park has a high crime rate, with approximately 72.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.8% 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 191 ft away from B17 8LS.
Rotton Park near B17 8LS 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 1.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Montague Road Open Space | Small | Walking directions to Montague Road Open Space |
Based on 86 recent sales, the median property price is £310,000 (about £230 per square foot) in North Edgbaston area, with individual transactions ranging from £47,218 up to £890,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 8 | £382,000 | £300 |
| Semi-Detached | 27 | £380,000 | £235 |
| Terraced | 31 | £227,500 | £220 |
| Flats | 20 | £141,500 | £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 | £365,000 | £200,000 |
| 2026 | £367,500 | £136,000 | £378,000 | £295,000 |
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 | £300 | £232 | £259 | £214 |
| 2026 | £353 | £210 | £264 | £223 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B17 8LS.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Mar 2026 | 226, Portland Road, Birmingham, B17 8LR | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £235,000 | |
| 30 Mar 2026 | 226, Portland Road, Birmingham, B17 8LR | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £185,000 | |
| 29 May 2026 | 294, City Road, Birmingham, B16 0NE | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £390,000 | |
| 24 Oct 2025 | 421, City Road, Birmingham, B17 8LD | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £315,000 | |
| 04 Jul 2025 | 397, City Road, Birmingham, B17 8LD | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £220,000 |
In the B17 8LS postcode area, located within Rotton Park, there are 11 primary and 5 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Secondary | George Dixon Academy | Academy converter | Area360 rating. Inspected 17 Dec 2024. | |
George Dixon Academy ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 17 Dec 2024
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| 0.2 mi | Primary | George Dixon Primary School | Community school | Area360 rating. Inspected 24 Feb 2026. | |
George Dixon Primary School ratingOfsted report cardInspected 24 Feb 2026
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| 0.4 mi | Primary | Shireland Hall Primary Academy | Academy converter | Area360 rating. Inspected 9 Jun 2026. | |
Shireland Hall Primary Academy ratingOfsted report cardInspected 9 Jun 2026
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4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of B17 8LS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Best-one | Ridgeway, Birmingham, B17 8JS | Walking directions to Best-one |
| 0.4 mi | Tesco Express | Lordswood Road, Birmingham, B17 8DL | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.5 mi | Masala Bazaar | Florence Road, Sandwell, B66 4PH | Walking directions to Masala Bazaar |
| 0.5 mi | Farmfoods | Florence Road, Sandwell, B66 4PH | Walking directions to Farmfoods |
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 8LS, 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 8LS records about 73 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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 8LS in North Edgbaston is £310,000 (about £230 per square foot) based on 86 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 18 schools close to B17 8LS, including George Dixon Academy (Requires improvement), George Dixon Primary School (Inadequate) and Shireland Hall Primary Academy (Outstanding). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
B17 8LS scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 9,539 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 8LS 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).