Postcode B18 5QR 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 163 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.7× 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 Soho Benson Road (West Midlands Metro), about 0.4 miles away. There are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest medium park is All Saints Park.
Winson Green & Gib Heath has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,659 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 5% most deprived areas in England.
Winson Green & Gib Heath has a very high crime rate, with approximately 163 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 75.3% 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.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 56 ft away from B18 5QR.
Winson Green & Gib Heath near B18 5QR has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Soho Benson Road (West Midlands Metro) located about 0.4 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Soho Benson Road (West Midlands Metro) | West Midlands Metro | Walking directions to Soho Benson Road (West Midlands Metro) |
| 0.5 mi | Jewellery Quarter (West Midlands Metro) | West Midlands Metro | Walking directions to Jewellery Quarter (West Midlands Metro) |
| 0.5 mi | Jewellery Quarter | N/A | Walking directions to Jewellery Quarter |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | All Saints Park | Medium | Walking directions to All Saints Park |
| 0.4 mi | Musgrave Road Recreation Ground | Small | Walking directions to Musgrave Road Recreation Ground |
| 0.5 mi | Bacchus Road Park | Small | Walking directions to Bacchus Road Park |
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 28 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B18 5QR.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Nov 2025 | 9, Abbey Street, Birmingham, B18 5QS | Terraced | Freehold | £245,000 | |
| 13 Jun 2025 | 31, Abbey Street, Birmingham, B18 5QS | Terraced | Freehold | £170,000 | |
| 28 Oct 2025 | 304, Lodge Road, Birmingham, B18 5QX | Terraced | Freehold | £180,000 | |
| 25 Mar 2026 | 17, Harmer Street, Birmingham, B18 7RT | Terraced | Freehold | £150,000 | |
| 17 Dec 2025 | 17, Harmer Street, Birmingham, B18 7RT | Terraced | Freehold | £150,500 |
In the B18 5QR postcode area, located within Winson Green & Gib Heath, there are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B18 5QR
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Nisa | 47-49 Crabtree Road, Birmingham, B18 7HR | Walking directions to Nisa |
| 0.4 mi | Hursts | Icknield Street, Birmingham, B18 6PP | Walking directions to Hursts |
| 0.5 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 5QR, 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 5QR records about 163 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 5QR 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 5QR, including Future First Independent School (Inadequate), Flexible Learning School (Good) and Brookfields Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to B18 5QR is Soho Benson Road (West Midlands Metro), about 640 m away, serving the West Midlands Metro line.
B18 5QR scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,659 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 5QR 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).