Postcode B18 4PH 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 Winson Green & Gib Heath area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 132.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.4× the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Winson Green & Gib Heath is £36,657 per year. The nearest station is Winson Green Outer Circle (West Midlands Metro), about 0.2 miles away. There are 13 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 6 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Black Patch Park.
Winson Green & Gib Heath has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 117 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 1% most deprived areas in England.
Winson Green & Gib Heath has a very high crime rate, with approximately 132.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 36.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 36.7% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Winson Green & Gib Heath is £36,657 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 14 ft away from B18 4PH.
Winson Green & Gib Heath near B18 4PH 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 0.2 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Winson Green Outer Circle (West Midlands Metro) | West Midlands Metro | Walking directions to Winson Green Outer Circle (West Midlands Metro) |
| 0.4 mi | Soho Benson Road (West Midlands Metro) | West Midlands Metro | Walking directions to Soho Benson Road (West Midlands Metro) |
| 0.7 mi | Handsworth Booth Street (West Midlands Metro) | West Midlands Metro | Walking directions to Handsworth Booth Street (West Midlands Metro) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Black Patch Park | Medium | Walking directions to Black Patch Park |
| 0.3 mi | All Saints Park | Medium | Walking directions to All Saints Park |
| 0.3 mi | Norman Street | Medium | Walking directions to Norman Street |
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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B18 4PH.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Jun 2026 | 173, Handsworth New Road, Birmingham, B18 4PH | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £129,100 | |
| 10 Oct 2025 | 175, Handsworth New Road, Birmingham, B18 4PH | Terraced | Freehold | £170,000 | |
| 04 Apr 2025 | 20, Handsworth New Road, Birmingham, B18 4PT | Terraced | Freehold | £215,000 | |
| 23 Apr 2026 | 75, James Turner Street, Birmingham, B18 4ND | Terraced | Freehold | £122,500 | |
| 25 Mar 2026 | 89, James Turner Street, Birmingham, B18 4ND | Terraced | Freehold | £117,820 |
In the B18 4PH postcode area, located within Winson Green & Gib Heath, there are 13 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B18 4PH
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Winson Green Convenience | Winson Green Road, Birmingham, B18 4AW | Walking directions to Winson Green Convenience |
| 0.3 mi | Boulton Convenience Store | 134 Boulton Road, Birmingham, B21 0RE | Walking directions to Boulton Convenience Store |
| 0.4 mi | A & A Foodstore | Boulton Road, Birmingham, B21 0RE | Walking directions to A & A Foodstore |
| 0.5 mi | Thu Cuc Supermarket | 97 Nineveh Road, Birmingham, B21 0SX | Walking directions to Thu Cuc Supermarket |
| 0.5 mi | Khan Foodstore | Nineveh Road, Birmingham, B21 0SU | Walking directions to Khan Foodstore |
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 4PH, 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 4PH records about 133 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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 4PH in Winson Green & Gib Heath 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 4PH, including Oasis Academy Foundry (Outstanding), Windsor Olympus Academy and James Watt Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to B18 4PH is Winson Green Outer Circle (West Midlands Metro), about 355 m away, serving the West Midlands Metro line.
B18 4PH scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 117 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 4PH 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).