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B18 4ES

Halifax Grove

North Edgbaston

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Detailed insights for B18 4ES

Overview

Postcode B18 4ES is located in a major urban area, within the North Edgbaston ward of Birmingham in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Summerfield area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 196.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 2.0× the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Summerfield is £34,740 per year. The nearest station is Soho Benson Road (West Midlands Metro), about 0.8 miles away. There are 14 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 6 parks nearby, the closest large park is Summerfield Park.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
196
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
30.2%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

10/10

Summerfield has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 202 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 1% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Summerfield has a very high crime rate, with approximately 196.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

30.2%

Approximately 30.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 33.4% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

1/10

The average income per household in Summerfield is £34,740 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 265 ft away from B18 4ES.

Flood risk

No risk

Summerfield near B18 4ES has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Soho Benson Road (West Midlands Metro) located about 0.8 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for B18 4ES
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.8 mi

Soho Benson Road (West Midlands Metro)

West Midlands Metro

Walking directions to Soho Benson Road (West Midlands Metro)
0.8 mi

Winson Green Outer Circle (West Midlands Metro)

West Midlands Metro

Walking directions to Winson Green Outer Circle (West Midlands Metro)

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for B18 4ES
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miSummerfield ParkLargeWalking directions to Summerfield Park
0.5 miAll Saints ParkMediumWalking directions to All Saints Park
0.2 miMoillett Street Play AreaMediumWalking directions to Moillett Street Play Area

Area Profile

Population
597
Population density
5,462 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
99.57(+157%)
Other crime
36.68(+1672%)
Shoplifting
19.53(+124%)
Vehicle crime
10.96(+68%)
Criminal damage and arson
10.48(+44%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Pakistani
225
37.5%
African
81
13.5%
British
42
7%
Caribbean
41
6.83%
Other
39
6.5%
Total population: 600

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
162
38.03%
Level 4+ (Degree)
76
17.84%
Level 3 (A level)
58
13.62%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
53
12.44%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
52
12.21%
Total 16+ residents: 426

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
49
26.92%
Owns with a mortgage
43
23.63%
Private landlord or letting agency
43
23.63%
Owns outright
33
18.13%
Other forms of private rent
7
3.85%
Total households: 182

Property prices in North Edgbaston

Median price£251,000
Price per sq ft£223
Sales (last 12 months)81
Typical range (middle 50%)£165K – £365K

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in North Edgbaston over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached7£384,000£330
Semi-Detached25£370,000£239
Terraced29£220,000£197
Flats20£133,000£207

10-year price trendmedian sale price in North Edgbaston

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in North Edgbaston.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in North Edgbaston.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in North Edgbaston.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in North Edgbaston.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for North Edgbaston in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 28 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B18 4ES.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B18 4ES
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
05 Jan 202620, Bellefield Road, Birmingham, B18 4EPTerracedFreehold£162,500
17 Jul 202558, Bellefield Road, Birmingham, B18 4EPTerracedFreehold£149,000
13 Jun 2025241 - 243, Dudley Road, Birmingham, B18 4EJOtherFreehold£365,000
17 Mar 2025255, Dudley Road, Birmingham, B18 4EJOtherFreehold£300,000
23 May 2025242, Dudley Road, Birmingham, B18 4HNTerracedFreehold£110,000

Schools

In the B18 4ES postcode area, located within Summerfield, there are 14 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for B18 4ES
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimarySummerfield Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led

N/A

0.3 miPrimaryCity Road Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.3 miPrimaryBarford Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B18 4ES

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for B18 4ES
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miCarol's ConvenienceDudley Road, Birmingham, B18 7QXWalking directions to Carol's Convenience
0.2 miFarah SupermarketDudley Road, Birmingham, B18 7QXWalking directions to Farah Supermarket
0.2 miLidl167-193 Dudley Road, Birmingham, B18 7QYWalking directions to Lidl
0.2 miMagazin RomanescDudley Road, Birmingham, B18 4HJWalking directions to Magazin Romanesc
0.2 miWinson Green ConvenienceWinson Green Road, Birmingham, B18 4AWWalking directions to Winson Green Convenience

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Birmingham district.

Band A£1,575
Band B£1,838
Band C£2,100
Band D£2,363
Band E£2,888
Band F£3,413
Band G£3,938
Band H£4,726

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for B18 4ES, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Marcus Bernasconi

North Edgbaston - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Sarina Younas

North Edgbaston - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Preet Kaur Gill

Birmingham Edgbaston - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour and Co-operative Party

Geographic Information

RegionWest MidlandsUKG
DistrictBirminghamE08000025
Parliamentary ConstituencyBirmingham EdgbastonE14001092
WardNorth EdgbastonE05011157
ParishBirmingham, unparished areaE43000250
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)SummerfieldE02001879
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Birmingham 053DE01009345
Police ForceWest Midlands
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about B18 4ES

Is B18 4ES (Summerfield) safe?

The area around B18 4ES records about 196 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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 criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near B18 4ES?

The median sale price around B18 4ES in Summerfield is £251,000 (about £223 per square foot) based on 81 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near B18 4ES?

There are 20 schools close to B18 4ES, including Summerfield Primary School, City Road Primary School (Good) and Barford Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to B18 4ES?

The closest station to B18 4ES is Soho Benson Road (West Midlands Metro), about 1,233 m away, serving the West Midlands Metro line.

How deprived is the area around B18 4ES?

B18 4ES scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 202 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents B18 4ES (Summerfield) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Birmingham Edgbaston covering B18 4ES 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).