Postcode B18 5JT is located in a major urban area, within the Soho & Jewellery Quarter area 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 173.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.8× 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 median sale price in Soho & Jewellery Quarter is £179,000 (around £249 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £148,563 and £225,000. The nearest station is Soho Benson Road (West Midlands Metro), about 0.3 miles away. There are 12 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest medium park is George's Park.
Winson Green & Gib Heath has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 873 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 3% most deprived areas in England.
Winson Green & Gib Heath has a very high crime rate, with approximately 173.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 23.3% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near B18 5JT.
Winson Green & Gib Heath near B18 5JT has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Soho Benson Road (West Midlands Metro) located about 0.3 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Soho Benson Road (West Midlands Metro) | West Midlands Metro | Walking directions to Soho Benson Road (West Midlands Metro) |
| 0.6 mi | Winson Green Outer Circle (West Midlands Metro) | West Midlands Metro | Walking directions to Winson Green Outer Circle (West Midlands Metro) |
| 0.9 mi | Jewellery Quarter (West Midlands Metro) | West Midlands Metro | Walking directions to Jewellery Quarter (West Midlands Metro) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | George's Park | Medium | Walking directions to George's Park |
| 0.3 mi | Musgrave Road Recreation Ground | Small | Walking directions to Musgrave Road Recreation Ground |
| 0.2 mi | Bacchus Road Park | Small | Walking directions to Bacchus Road Park |
Based on 144 recent sales, the median property price is £179,000 (about £249 per square foot) in Soho & Jewellery Quarter area, with individual transactions ranging from £88,000 up to £500,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 1 | £350,000 | £— |
| Semi-Detached | 7 | £228,000 | £259 |
| Terraced | 45 | £175,000 | £203 |
| Flats | 91 | £172,500 | £280 |
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 | £212,500 | £220,000 | £170,000 |
| 2026 | £192,500 | £232,500 | £205,000 |
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 | £289 | £215 | £195 |
| 2026 | £286 | £258 | £202 |
There were 37 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B18 5JT.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09 Dec 2025 | 11, St Michaels Hill, Birmingham, B18 5JT | Terraced | Freehold | £185,000 | |
| 18 Jul 2025 | 172, South Road, Birmingham, B18 5LE | Other | Freehold | £244,000 | |
| 06 May 2025 | 180, South Road, Birmingham, B18 5LE | Terraced | Freehold | £135,000 | |
| 23 Apr 2026 | 18, Newton Place, Birmingham, B18 5JY | Terraced | Freehold | £125,000 | |
| 19 Aug 2026 | 42, Ashwin Road, Birmingham, B21 0US | Terraced | Freehold | £167,000 |
In the B18 5JT postcode area, located within Winson Green & Gib Heath, there are 12 primary and 3 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 | St Michael's CofE Primary Academy, Handsworth | Academy sponsor led | Ofsted rating. Inspected 5 Mar 2024. | |
St Michael's CofE Primary Academy, Handsworth ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 5 Mar 2024
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| 0.1 mi | Primary | Nishkam Primary School Birmingham | Free schools | Area360 rating. Inspected 8 Apr 2025. | |
Nishkam Primary School Birmingham ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 8 Apr 2025
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| 0.2 mi | Primary | Oasis Academy Benson | Academy sponsor led | Ofsted rating. Inspected 13 Sept 2023. | |
Oasis Academy Benson ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 13 Sept 2023
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9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of B18 5JT
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Wayco Supermarket | Soho Road, Birmingham, B21 9BH | Walking directions to Wayco Supermarket |
| 0.2 mi | Chefline Ltd | 115 Soho Road, Birmingham, B21 9SD | Walking directions to Chefline Ltd |
| 0.3 mi | Thu Cuc Supermarket | 97 Nineveh Road, Birmingham, B21 0SX | Walking directions to Thu Cuc Supermarket |
| 0.3 mi | Khan Foodstore | Nineveh Road, Birmingham, B21 0SU | Walking directions to Khan Foodstore |
| 0.3 mi | Lifestyle Express | 28A Hamstead Road, Birmingham, B19 1DB | Walking directions to Lifestyle Express |
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 5JT, 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 5JT records about 174 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 anti-social behaviour.
The median sale price around B18 5JT in Soho & Jewellery Quarter is £179,000 (about £249 per square foot) based on 144 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to B18 5JT, including St Michael's CofE Primary Academy, Handsworth (Outstanding), Nishkam Primary School Birmingham (Outstanding) and Oasis Academy Benson (Inadequate). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to B18 5JT is Soho Benson Road (West Midlands Metro), about 465 m away, serving the West Midlands Metro line.
B18 5JT scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 873 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 5JT 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).