Postcode B18 4LE is located in a major urban area, within the North Edgbaston area 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 202.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 2.1× the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Summerfield is £34,740 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 Winson Green Outer Circle (West Midlands Metro), about 0.8 miles away. There are 12 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 5 parks nearby, the closest large park is Summerfield Park.
Summerfield has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,534 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 5% most deprived areas in England.
Summerfield has a very high crime rate, with approximately 202.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 27.9% 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.
The average income per household in Summerfield is £34,740 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 181 ft away from B18 4LE.
Summerfield near B18 4LE has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Winson Green Outer Circle (West Midlands Metro) located about 0.8 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 mi | Winson Green Outer Circle (West Midlands Metro) | West Midlands Metro | Walking directions to Winson Green Outer Circle (West Midlands Metro) |
| 0.8 mi | Soho Benson Road (West Midlands Metro) | West Midlands Metro | Walking directions to Soho Benson Road (West Midlands Metro) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Summerfield Park | Large | Walking directions to Summerfield Park |
| 0.1 mi | Moillett Street Play Area | Medium | Walking directions to Moillett Street Play Area |
| 0.4 mi | Norman Street | Medium | Walking directions to Norman Street |
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 32 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B18 4LE.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Jun 2026 | 19, West Heath Road, Birmingham, B18 4DL | Terraced | Freehold | £127,500 | |
| 10 Apr 2026 | 11, West Heath Road, Birmingham, B18 4DL | Terraced | Freehold | £150,000 | |
| 07 Apr 2026 | 9, Wood Green Road, Birmingham, B18 4DJ | Terraced | Freehold | £165,000 | |
| 18 Jul 2025 | 5, Cavendish Road, Birmingham, B16 0HY | Terraced | Freehold | £240,000 | |
| 03 Jun 2025 | 3, Tudor Street, Birmingham, B18 4DG | Terraced | Freehold | £210,000 |
In the B18 4LE postcode area, located within Summerfield, there are 12 primary and 4 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 | Primary | Summerfield Primary School | Academy sponsor led | Ofsted rating. Inspected 12 Jul 2022. | |
Summerfield Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 12 Jul 2022
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| 0.2 mi | Primary | City Road Primary School | Academy sponsor led | Ofsted rating. Inspected 24 Jan 2023. | |
City Road Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 24 Jan 2023
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| 0.4 mi | Primary | Cape Primary School | Community school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 27 Jun 2023. | |
Cape Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 27 Jun 2023
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7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of B18 4LE
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Magazin Romanesc | Dudley Road, Birmingham, B18 4HJ | Walking directions to Magazin Romanesc |
| 0.1 mi | Sedana | Birmingham, B16 0BW | Walking directions to Sedana |
| 0.3 mi | Carol's Convenience | Dudley Road, Birmingham, B18 7QX | Walking directions to Carol's Convenience |
| 0.3 mi | Farah Supermarket | Dudley Road, Birmingham, B18 7QX | Walking directions to Farah Supermarket |
| 0.3 mi | Lidl | 167-193 Dudley Road, Birmingham, B18 7QY | Walking directions to Lidl |
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 B18 4LE, 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 B18 4LE records about 202 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 public order.
The median sale price around B18 4LE in North Edgbaston is £310,000 (about £230 per square foot) based on 86 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to B18 4LE, including Summerfield Primary School (Requires improvement), City Road Primary School (Good) and Cape Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to B18 4LE is Winson Green Outer Circle (West Midlands Metro), about 1,279 m away, serving the West Midlands Metro line.
B18 4LE scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,534 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 B18 4LE 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).