Postcode B18 4NS is located in a major urban area, within the Soho & Jewellery Quarter 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 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 nearest station is Winson Green Outer Circle (West Midlands Metro), about 0.5 miles away. There are 15 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 5 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Black Patch Park.
Summerfield has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,534 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, 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 8.5% 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 rail, approximately 55 ft away from B18 4NS.
Summerfield near B18 4NS 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 0.5 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Winson Green Outer Circle (West Midlands Metro) | West Midlands Metro | Walking directions to Winson Green Outer Circle (West Midlands Metro) |
| 0.6 mi | Soho Benson Road (West Midlands Metro) | West Midlands Metro | Walking directions to Soho Benson Road (West Midlands Metro) |
| 0.9 mi | Handsworth Booth Street (West Midlands Metro) | West Midlands Metro | Walking directions to Handsworth Booth Street (West Midlands Metro) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Black Patch Park | Medium | Walking directions to Black Patch Park |
| 0.4 mi | All Saints Park | Medium | Walking directions to All Saints Park |
| 0.2 mi | Moillett Street Play Area | Medium | Walking directions to Moillett Street Play Area |
Based on 145 recent sales, the median property price is £178,000 (about £246 per square foot) in Soho & Jewellery Quarter area, with individual transactions ranging from £65,000 up to £500,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 5 | £220,000 | £259 |
| Flats | 97 | £178,000 | £279 |
| Terraced | 43 | £175,000 | £200 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £175,000 | £112,000 | £98,500 |
| 2017 | £195,000 | £120,000 | £100,000 |
| 2018 | £193,000 | £150,000 | £112,000 |
| 2019 | £198,000 | £136,000 | £120,000 |
| 2020 | £212,000 | £145,000 | £116,000 |
| 2021 | £212,000 | £115,000 | £135,750 |
| 2022 | £215,500 | £198,000 | £157,000 |
| 2023 | £220,000 | £165,000 | £167,500 |
| 2024 | £230,000 | £215,500 | £160,000 |
| 2025 | £211,750 | £220,000 | £170,000 |
| 2026 | £192,500 | £232,500 | £206,500 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £260 | £149 | £119 |
| 2017 | £307 | £150 | £123 |
| 2018 | £306 | £176 | £129 |
| 2019 | £350 | £175 | £147 |
| 2020 | £315 | £143 | £144 |
| 2021 | £313 | £153 | £159 |
| 2022 | £337 | £219 | £178 |
| 2023 | £350 | £274 | £200 |
| 2024 | £345 | £200 | £188 |
| 2025 | £288 | £215 | £196 |
| 2026 | £283 | £275 | £201 |
There were 22 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B18 4NS.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Feb 2025 | 153, Heath Street, Birmingham, B18 4DA | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £197,000 | |
| 12 Jan 2026 | Unit 3, Northside Business Centre, Birmingham, B18 4NR | Other | Freehold | £1,850,000 | |
| 03 Jun 2025 | 3, Tudor Street, Birmingham, B18 4DG | Terraced | Freehold | £210,000 | |
| 16 May 2025 | 30, Tudor Street, Birmingham, B18 4DG | Terraced | Freehold | £160,000 | |
| 13 Feb 2026 | 48, Bryant Street, Birmingham, B18 4BH | Terraced | Freehold | £158,000 |
In the B18 4NS postcode area, located within Summerfield, there are 15 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B18 4NS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Winson Green Convenience | Winson Green Road, Birmingham, B18 4AW | Walking directions to Winson Green Convenience |
| 0.3 mi | Magazin Romanesc | Dudley Road, Birmingham, B18 4HJ | Walking directions to Magazin Romanesc |
| 0.3 mi | Sedana | Birmingham, B16 0BW | Walking directions to Sedana |
| 0.4 mi | Lidl | 167-193 Dudley Road, Birmingham, B18 7QY | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.4 mi | Carol's Convenience | Dudley Road, Birmingham, B18 7QX | Walking directions to Carol's Convenience |
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 4NS, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Shuranjeet Singh
Soho & Jewellery Quarter - Elected 7 May 2026
Su Brooks
Soho & Jewellery Quarter - Elected 7 May 2026
Shabana Mahmood
Birmingham Ladywood - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around B18 4NS 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 criminal damage and arson.
The median sale price around B18 4NS in Summerfield is £178,000 (about £246 per square foot) based on 145 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to B18 4NS, including Summerfield Primary School, Oasis Academy Foundry (Outstanding) and Windsor Olympus Academy. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to B18 4NS is Winson Green Outer Circle (West Midlands Metro), about 854 m away, serving the West Midlands Metro line.
B18 4NS 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 Ladywood covering B18 4NS is Shabana Mahmood (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Shuranjeet Singh (Labour Party) and Su Brooks (Labour Party).